Commanders lead Giants 10-7 at halftime after Daniels touchdown pass
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a touchdown pass to give the Commanders a 10-7 halftime lead over the New York Giants in a rain-soaked Thursday night game.
Washington took a 10-7 lead into the break after quarterback Jayden Daniels connected on a short touchdown pass to Ben Sinnott with 6:53 left in the third quarter. The drive followed a 31-yard strike to Antonio Williams that had put the Commanders ahead earlier in the period.
The Giants responded earlier in the third with a 13-yard rushing touchdown by Cam Skattebo, capping a 55-yard drive and giving New York a 14-10 advantage. Skattebo has logged 92 yards and two touchdowns on 12 touches.
Defensive pressure increased in the second half as the Giants recorded their first sack of Daniels, while Washington’s defense forced a quick punt on the Giants’ opening drive of the third quarter.
At halftime, the Commanders held 10 first downs to the Giants’ 12, and total yardage was close at 143 for Washington and 151 for New York. Both teams have been effective in the red zone, each converting one of their opportunities.
Quarterback Daniels, who completed 11 of 15 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown, said the game is a "must-win" for Washington’s playoff hopes. The weather has been rainy throughout, with forecasts indicating continued precipitation during the second half.