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Commanders rally to beat Giants 24-21 on late Daniels touchdown
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Washington trailed late, but quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a 32-yard touchdown to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left.
Daniels had thrown two interceptions earlier, then led the winning drive after the Giants punted.
New York had taken a 21-17 lead on a 66-yard touchdown pass from J.J. McCarthy to Isaiah Likely.
The result leaves the Giants at 5-3-1 and the Commanders at 3-5-1, with Washington holding the tiebreaker after the teams’ earlier tie.
The win keeps Washington in the NFC East race and ends a run of late-game struggles for Daniels and his team.
The Giants’ final chance ended when McCarthy was intercepted, and the division race continues with Washington two games behind New York.
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday after Jayden Daniels threw a go-ahead touchdown pass with 57 seconds left.
Daniels found Stefon Diggs for a 32-yard score, his third touchdown pass of the game.
Washington improved to 3-5-1 and moved within two games of the NFC East-leading Giants, while holding the tiebreaker.
The Giants took a 21-17 lead in the fourth quarter on a 66-yard touchdown pass from J.J. McCarthy to Isaiah Likely.
Rasul Douglas intercepted McCarthy in the final minute to end New York’s last possession.
- Who
- The Washington Commanders and the New York Giants.
- What
- Washington won 24-21 after Jayden Daniels threw a late touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs.
- When
- Thursday night, November 12, 2026.
- Where
- East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Why
- The win kept Washington’s hopes of contending for the NFC East title alive.
Washington Commanders
New York Giants
Game result
Washington Commanders
Washington won 24-21 with a touchdown on its final drive.
New York Giants
New York lost after giving up a late touchdown and throwing a final-minute interception.
NFC East race
Washington Commanders
The win moved Washington within two games of New York, and the Commanders hold the tiebreaker.
New York Giants
The loss left the division race open after the Giants had a chance to extend their lead.
Daniels threw his first two interceptions of the season on consecutive Washington drives.
J.J. McCarthy connected with Isaiah Likely for a 66-yard touchdown that gave the Giants the lead.
Daniels threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Diggs to put Washington ahead.
Rasul Douglas intercepted McCarthy to end the Giants’ final possession.
- Final score
- Commanders 24, Giants 21
- Winning touchdown
- 32-yard pass from Jayden Daniels to Stefon Diggs
- Time remaining
- 57 seconds
- Washington record
- 3-5-1
- New York record
- 5-3-1
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What people are saying
It’s been a crazy year for us, but we’re 1-0 this week so we’re heading in the right direction
[Like] Kobe Bryant. Poised, he didn’t flinch, he rallied behind us