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Daniels' 32‑Yard Pass to Diggs Gives Commanders 24-21 Win Over Giants

The late touchdown secures Washington the NFC East tiebreaker and keeps its playoff hopes alive despite trailing the division leader.

Overview

  • Washington rallied in the final minute after a Giants punt and a pass‑interference call set up Jayden Daniels' 32‑yard touchdown to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left, and Rasul Douglas intercepted J.J. McCarthy on New York's last drive to seal the 24-21 victory.
  • Daniels overcame two interceptions that were his first of the season and finished 23 of 33 for 249 yards with three touchdown passes and 28 rushing yards on 10 carries.
  • Stefon Diggs scored on the game‑winner for his 80th career receiving touchdown, making him the 30th player in NFL history to reach that mark.
  • J.J. McCarthy threw for a career‑high 293 yards and connected with Isaiah Likely on a 66‑yard go‑ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter before Douglas' final‑minute pick ended New York's rally.
  • The win moves Washington to 3-5-1, gives the team the tiebreaker with the Giants despite being two games back, and leaves both clubs facing pivotal AFC opponents next week while coaches monitor minor back injuries and mixed results from their rookie kickers.