Despite his first two interceptions of the season, Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a 24-21 road victory over the New York Giants on Thursday night.
The Commanders took the lead with 49 seconds left when Daniels and Stefon Diggs connected for a 32-yard touchdown. Washington then sealed the victory when Rasul Douglas picked off JJ McCarthy on the Giants’ comeback attempt on their final possession.
Daniels completed nearly 70 percent of his pass attempts for 249 yards, three touchdowns and both picks. Along with Diggs, Ben Sinnott and Antonio Williams caught TD passes for Washington.
The Giants finished with 399 total yards of offense, with McCarthy throwing for 293 yards with a touchdown and a pick. Cam Skattebo paced the Giants backfield with 78 yards and two scores on 18 carries.
Washington closed the gap in the division by improving to 3-5-1 this season, behind the Cowboys (4-5) and Giants (5-3-1).
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