Commanders Rally Late to Beat Giants 24-21

The Washington Commanders overcame two late interceptions by Jayden Daniels to beat the New York Giants 24-21 at MetLife Stadium on November 12. Daniels threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds remaining, completing Washington’s comeback in a game the Commanders needed to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Giants had taken a 21-17 lead in the fourth quarter when J.J. McCarthy connected with Isaiah Likely for a 66-yard touchdown. McCarthy finished with a career-best 293 passing yards, completing 23 of 36 attempts in his first appearance as New York’s home starter since arriving in a trade from Minnesota in late September.

Washington’s chances appeared to fade when Jevon Holland and Ar’Darius Washington intercepted Daniels on consecutive drives. But New York could not gain enough on the ground to run down the clock, and punts gave the Commanders another opportunity. A pass-interference penalty helped move Washington closer before Daniels found Diggs for the decisive score.

Daniels completed 23 of 33 passes for 249 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for 28 yards. McCarthy had a pass picked off by Rasul Douglas during the closing minute. Washington improved to 3-5-1 and moved two games behind NFC East-leading New York, which is 5-3-1; the Commanders also hold the tiebreaker after the teams’ earlier tie.

Washington hosts Cincinnati on November 23. New York is scheduled to host Jacksonville on November 22. Giants kicker Dominic Zvada missed a 33-yard field goal, while Washington’s Drew Stevens made a 46-yarder.