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Commanders Rally Past Giants, Cutting Into NFC East Lead

Jayden Daniels' late touchdown preserved Washington's realistic playoff chances, shrinking the Giants' divisional cushion.

Nov 11, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Nils Hoglander (21) moves in for a shot on goal against Anaheim Ducks goaltender Laurent Brossoit (31) during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy (18) hands off to running back Cam Skattebo (44) during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Commanders beat the Giants 24-21 on Thursday night when Jayden Daniels connected with Stefon Diggs for a 32-yard go-ahead touchdown with under a minute remaining.
  • Giants tight end Isaiah Likely broke a fourth-quarter tie with a 66-yard touchdown and finished with 127 receiving yards while Cam Skattebo returned to rush for 122 yards and two touchdowns.
  • J.J. McCarthy made his first home start for New York after the late-September trade and played through a recent right-hip issue, finishing with roughly 293 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception.
  • Rookie kicker Dominic Zvada's recent string of misses continued to draw scrutiny and the Giants have a brief break in the schedule to evaluate potential replacements.
  • The result narrows New York's lead in the NFC East and keeps Washington within reach, raising immediate questions about roster depth and coaching decisions as both teams move into the season's second half.