Commanders defeat Giants 24-21 as Jayden Daniels throws three TDs
Washington rallied in the fourth quarter to beat New York 24-21, with quarterback Jayden Daniels accounting for three touchdowns.
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels threw three touchdown passes as the Commanders overcame a late deficit to defeat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night. The victory gave Washington a crucial win in the NFC East and moved the team to within two games of the division-leading Giants, while also securing the tiebreaker after the teams had tied earlier in the season.
Giants rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, making his first home start since being acquired from Minnesota, completed 293 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception. He briefly left the game after a right-hip injury but returned to finish the contest.
The Commanders' comeback was sparked by a 66-yard touchdown connection between McCarthy and receiver Isaiah Likely in the fourth quarter, but Washington responded with two more scoring drives by Daniels. Despite two interceptions—one by Jevon Holland and another by Ar’Darius Washington—Daniels' 208- and 211-yard pass attempts helped keep the offense moving.
Washington will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11, while the Giants travel to face the Jacksonville Jaguars the day before.