EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Stefon Diggs caught a 32-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels with 57 seconds left Thursday night, and the Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 24-21 at MetLife Stadium.
Daniels finished with three touchdown passes despite two interceptions on back-to-back possessions in the fourth quarter. After the second pick, New York twice went three-and-out, and Washington got the ball back with time to win it.
The Giants had taken their only lead, 21-17, with 8:13 to play when J.J. McCarthy hit tight end Isaiah Likely for a 66-yard score. McCarthy threw for a career-best 293 yards with one touchdown and one interception, the pick coming on a desperation throw in the final half-minute. Likely caught nine passes for 127 yards, and running back Cam Skattebo ran for two touchdowns.
New York still leads the NFC East at 5-3-1 but lost a division game for the first time this season. Washington moved to 3-5-1 and now holds the tiebreaker after the two teams played to a tie in Week 5.
Washington hosts Cincinnati on Monday night. New York plays host to Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon.
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