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Giants fall to Commanders 24-21 in fourth quarter thriller

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 11:19 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Giants fall to Commanders 24-21 in fourth quarter thriller

Summary

The New York Giants lost to the Washington Commanders 24-21 in a tightly contested game on Thursday Night Football. The Giants trailed 17-14 entering the fourth quarter but reclaimed the lead with a touchdown pass from J.J. McCarthy to Isaiah Likely. However, the Commanders responded with a touchdown from Jayden Daniels to Stefon Diggs in the final minute, regaining the lead. John Harbaugh faced criticism for conservative play-calling in crucial moments, as the Giants failed to capitalize on turnovers. The loss has led to fans questioning Harbaugh's coaching decisions and history with the Ravens.

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By the Numbers

•Giants led 21-17 late before Commanders scored the winning touchdown.
•Jayden Daniels threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter.
•Harbaugh faced backlash for conservative fourth-quarter decisions.
•Rasul Douglas sealed the win with a late interception for Washington.
•The game continued to show the Giants' struggles under pressure.

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11:19 AMYahoo Sports — “No Wonder the Ravens Ran Him Out of Town”: NFL Fans Slam John Harbaugh on Getting Outcoached by Dan Quinn in Giants’ Loss vs. Commanders

What they're saying

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John Harbaugh’s New York Giants played a nail-biting contest against Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. The fourth quarter featured interceptions, touchdowns, and a costly defensive pass interference.
— Yahoo Sports

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