Jayden Daniels threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns as the Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium.
The lead changed hands six times. The Commanders led 10-7 at halftime. After the Giants went ahead 21-17 on J.J. McCarthy's 66-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely with 8:13 left, Daniels' 32-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with 0:57 left put the Commanders ahead for good at 24-21.
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For Washington, Daniels completed 23 of 33 passes for 249 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions, Diggs had six catches for 83 yards and a touchdown, and Antonio Williams had two catches for 42 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Odafe Oweh had a sack, and Rasul Douglas had an interception.
For New York, McCarthy completed 23 of 36 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown and an interception, Cam Skattebo ran for 78 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, and Likely had nine catches for 127 yards and a touchdown.
New York outgained Washington 399-340 but could not make up the difference. The Commanders moved to 3-5-1. The Giants fell to 5-3-1.
The Commanders sit third in the NFC East. The Giants sit first in the NFC East. The Commanders lead the season series 1-0 with one draw.
The Commanders next host the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 23, at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Giants next host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 4:25 p.m. ET.
