Jayden Daniels Leads Late Comeback as Commanders Edge Giants 24-21

Jayden Daniels threw a 32-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs to secure a 24-21 victory over the New York Giants.

The Washington Commanders improved to 3-5-1 on Thursday night with a 24-21 comeback victory over the New York Giants. Quarterback Jayden Daniels secured the win by leading a 71-yard touchdown drive in just 49 seconds late in the fourth quarter, culminating in a 32-yard scoring pass to Stefon Diggs. The result moves Washington within two games of the Giants for the NFC East lead and gives the Commanders the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Daniels overcame two fourth-quarter interceptions to finish the game, while tight end Ben Sinnott contributed four receptions for 42 yards and his first touchdown of the season. Washington’s defense recorded its 14th takeaway of the year when cornerback Rasul Douglas intercepted a pass to end the Giants' final possession. The unit also forced a fumble in the red zone earlier in the contest.

Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy completed 23-of-36 passes for a career-high 293 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown strike to Isaiah Likely that briefly gave New York the lead. However, McCarthy threw a game-ending interception with 25 seconds remaining. Running back Cam Skattebo provided the rest of the Giants' scoring with two rushing touchdowns, including a one-yard run that capped a 16-play, 7-minute and 48-second drive in the first half.

New York safety Ar'Darius Washington recorded an interception and a forced turnover on downs in the loss. The Giants (5-3-1) saw their 2.5-game division lead shrink ahead of their Nov. 22 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Commanders next face the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 23.