The Washington Commanders stunned the New York Giants 24-21 to keep their season alive.
Jayden Daniels threw his third touchdown pass of the game, a 32-yarder to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left, as the Washington Commanders rallied to defeat the New York Giants 24-21 in what was essentially a must-win game.
Daniels’ connection with Diggs in the final minute came after he threw his first two interceptions of the season to end the previous two drives.
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He was 23 of 33 for 249 yards and had TD throws to Ben Sinnott and Antonio Williams while running 10 times for 28 yards.
“You could mess up the whole game but still have a chance to win,” said Daniels.
Coming back keeps hope alive for the Commanders (3-5-1), who moved two games back of the NFC East-leading Giants (5-3-1).
“It just gives you confidence we can go out there and compete and we can close out a game versus the top dog,” Daniels said.
“Last time we played them it didn’t go the way that we wanted to or planned to, so we went out there and we improved from the last time. We responded when we had those moments.”
“It’s a missed opportunity, certainly, but it doesn’t change things for us,” Giants coach John Harbaugh said. “There is still a lot of football to play. We played well – just not well enough. We worked hard for this, but you can’t let it bring you down. This was one that got away.”
JJ McCarthy threw for a career-high 293 yards in his first home start for New York since a trade from Minnesota in late September but was intercepted by Rasul Douglas in the final minute, sending fans to the exit doors.
“It’s easy to second-guess the final two passes,” McCarthy said. “The pressure was coming. It’s one-on-one outside. I wanted to give my playmaker a chance. This football team is going to get better from this. I know it.”
Stats leaders
Washington Commanders
- Passing: Jayden Daniels, 23/33, 249 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
- Rushing: Rachaad White, 11 carries, 47 yards
- Receiving: Stefon Diggs, 6 catches, 83 yards, 1 TD
- Defense: Odafe Oweh (1 sack, 3 solo tackles), Rasul Douglas (1 INT)
New York Giants
- Passing: J.J. McCarthy, 23/36, 293 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Cam Skattebo, 18 carries, 78 yards, 2 TDs
- Receiving: Isaiah Likely, 9 catches, 127 yards, 1 TD
- Defense: Shelby Harris (1 sack, 3 solo tackles), Jevon Holland (1 INT)
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