Commanders rally to defeat Giants 24-21 in final minute
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Last updated Nov 13, 2026
The Washington Commanders came from behind to win 24-21 against the New York Giants on November 12, 2026, at MetLife Stadium. Jayden Daniels threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left, capping a crucial offensive drive after the Giants had led. The Giants' attempt to secure a commanding position in the NFC East fell short as their special teams struggled, including a shanked punt late in the game. The loss ended their two-game winning streak, while the Commanders' victory helped keep their season alive. New York remains on top of the NFC East with a 5-3-1 record, closely followed by the Dallas Cowboys and the Commanders.
- •Jayden Daniels finished with 249 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- •JJ McCarthy threw for 293 yards and a touchdown for the Giants.
- •Giants kicker Dominic Zvada missed a critical 33-yard field goal.
- •Punter Jordan Stout had a 12-yard shanked punt with under two minutes left.
- •Washington improved to 3-5-1, while the Giants fell to 5-3-1.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Instant analysis of the Commanders' win against the New York Giants
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Commanders beat Giants behind huge plays from Stefon Diggs, Rasul Douglas
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders beat Giants 24-21 with late Diggs touchdown
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Giants cough up chance to command NFC East in 24-21 loss to Commanders
- 4:43 AMThe Guardian Sport — Washington Commanders keep their season alive with last-gasp win over New York Giants
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Giants' Offense Lets Down Defense in Loss to Commanders
"Washington Commanders 24-21 New York Giants Stefon Diggs’s TD seals win in final minute Jayden Daniels threw his third touchdown pass of the game, a 32-yarder to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left, and the Commanders rallied to defeat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night in what was essentially a must-win game for Washington. Daniels’ connection with Diggs in the final minute came after the quarterback had thrown his first two interceptions of the season to end the previous two drives. He was 23 of 33 for 249 yards and also had TD throws to Ben Sinnott and Antonio Williams. Continue reading...
"EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — J.J. McCarthy fired a laser beam touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, and safeties Jevon Holland and Ar’Darius Washington both intercepted Washington Jayden Daniels, all in Thursday night’s fourth quarter. But Daniels and the Commanders got the last laugh, downing the Giants, 24-21, at MetLife Stadium on a 32-yard Daniels touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds ...
"Stefon Diggs' late touchdown secured a tense 24-21 Washington Commanders win over the New York Giants after Cam Skattebo had rushed for two touchdowns Thursday.But after a poor Giants punt with under two minutes remaining, the Commanders scored the winning touchdown from a three-play, 49-second drive.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 5:25 AMInstant analysis of the Commanders' win against the New York Giants
Here is the instant analysis from the Washington Commanders' 24-21 comeback win against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 5:05 AMWATCH: Commanders beat Giants behind huge plays from Stefon Diggs, Rasul Douglas
The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 24-21 after Stefon Diggs' 32-yard touchdown and Rasul Douglas' game-sealing interception.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 4:56 AMCommanders beat Giants 24-21 with late Diggs touchdown
Stefon Diggs' late touchdown secured a tense 24-21 Washington Commanders win over the New York Giants after Cam Skattebo had rushed for two touchdowns Thursday.But after a poor Giants punt with under two minutes remaining, the Commanders scored the winning touchdown from a three-play, 49-second drive.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 4:51 AMGiants cough up chance to command NFC East in 24-21 loss to Commanders
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — J.J. McCarthy fired a laser beam touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, and safeties Jevon Holland and Ar’Darius Washington both intercepted Washington Jayden Daniels, all in Thursday night’s fourth quarter. But Daniels and the Commanders got the last laugh, downing the Giants, 24-21, at MetLife Stadium on a 32-yard Daniels touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds ...
- The Guardian SportNov 13, 2026, 4:43 AMWashington Commanders keep their season alive with last-gasp win over New York Giants
Washington Commanders 24-21 New York Giants Stefon Diggs’s TD seals win in final minute Jayden Daniels threw his third touchdown pass of the game, a 32-yarder to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left, and the Commanders rallied to defeat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night in what was essentially a must-win game for Washington. Daniels’ connection with Diggs in the final minute came after the quarterback had thrown his first two interceptions of the season to end the previous two drives. He was 23 of 33 for 249 yards and also had TD throws to Ben Sinnott and Antonio Williams. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 4:34 AMGiants' Offense Lets Down Defense in Loss to Commanders
The New York Giants fell to their division rival on Thursday night in a disappointing loss.
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