Commanders rally past Giants 24-21 on late Daniels touchdown

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 24-21 after Jayden Daniels threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds remaining, keeping Washington’s season hopes alive. The win followed two interceptions by Daniels on consecutive possessions and a fourth-quarter Giants lead.

New York led 21-17 after quarterback J.J. McCarthy connected with tight end Isaiah Likely for a 66-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Giants’ defense then intercepted Daniels twice, first through Jevon Holland near the goal line and later through Ar’Darius Washington near midfield. New York could not turn either turnover into a win, as its offense failed to run out the clock and punted the ball back.

Washington took possession with 1:49 remaining and needed to travel 71 yards for a touchdown, according to one game account. Daniels completed a deep pass to Treylon Burks, drawing a defensive pass-interference penalty that advanced the Commanders. A few plays later, Daniels found Diggs for the go-ahead score. The pass-interference call was a key part of the drive; one account questioned whether the throw was underthrown, while another described the penalty as moving Washington closer.