Commanders Rally to Beat Giants 24-21 on Late Touchdown

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday, November 12, scoring a late touchdown before an interception ended New York’s final possession. The defeat came after the Giants had held a fourth-quarter lead and twice had the ball with opportunities to extend it.

Washington took possession with 1:46 remaining, trailing by four, and moved ahead when Stefon Diggs caught a 32-yard touchdown pass with 57 seconds left, according to a game account. New York still had three timeouts and 48 seconds to respond. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy completed a 21-yard pass to Malachi Fields, moving the Giants to Washington’s 48-yard line, but two incompletions followed. On third-and-10, McCarthy’s downfield pass intended for Malik Nabers was intercepted by cornerback Rasul Douglas, ending the game.

The Giants had created three fourth-quarter defensive stops before Washington’s winning drive, including interceptions by Jevon Holland and Ar’Darius Washington. After Holland’s interception gave New York possession at the Commanders’ 46 with 2:15 left, Cam Skattebo’s runs gained seven yards. A McCarthy keeper lost two, and New York punted. The punt traveled 12 yards, according to...