The Washington Commanders entered Thursday night’s road game against the first-place New York Giants knowing they needed to treat every remaining matchup like a playoff game. With their season on the line, they rallied for a 24–21 victory, capped by Jayden Daniels’ 32-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter.
The comeback came after Daniels threw two consecutive interceptions—his first two of the season. He shook off the mistakes and made the decisive play late, prompting praise for his composure in a high-pressure moment. Diggs compared Daniels’ poise to Kobe Bryant’s, saying the quarterback “didn’t flinch” and looked the same after the turnovers.
The win moved Washington to 3–5–1 and extended Daniels’ unbeaten record against the Giants to 4–0–1. It also kept the Commanders in contention in the NFC East.
## Daniels Bounces Back After a Difficult Stretch
Daniels’ resilience stood out after a challenging period that began with the 2025 season. Following a 2024 campaign in which he earned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and helped Washington finish 12–5, Daniels missed 10 games because of injuries in 2025. The Commanders went 5–12 that season.
He has already missed three games this season with a dislocated left elbow. Against New York, Daniels completed 23 of 33 passes for 249 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He also ran for 28 yards.
Despite the turnovers, Daniels helped deliver the late-game comeback. His ability to move past the mistakes and lead the winning drive became a defining moment in the Commanders’ crucial victory.
