Isaiah Likely’s 66‑Yard TD Falls Short as Giants Lose to Commanders

Likely’s breakout receiving night signals a growing J.J. McCarthy connection that highlights New York’s ongoing trouble finishing close games.

Overview

Isaiah Likely led the Giants with nine catches for 127 yards and turned a J.J. McCarthy pass into a 66‑yard go‑ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Washington rallied late when Jayden Daniels found Stefon Diggs for a 32‑yard go‑ahead touchdown with 57 seconds remaining to secure the win.
The Giants squandered multiple chances to seal the game, including a missed 33‑yard field goal by Dominic Zvada and two possessions that crossed midfield but produced no points.
J.J. McCarthy finished with a career‑high 293 passing yards and engineered the big play to Likely, reinforcing their developing on‑field chemistry.
Likely’s strong night continued a pattern from the teams’ Week 5 meeting and sharpens questions about the Giants’ ability to close tight, divisional games and build momentum.