Instant Analysis: Giants fall to Commanders, 24-21

Director, Editorial Strategy Copied! AT A GLANCE Playing in their second divisional game in a five-day span, the New York Giants had a chance to add to their NFC East lead on Thursday night but fell to the Washington Commanders, 24-21, at MetLife Stadium. Tight end Isaiah Likely had put the Giants ahead by four points midway through the fourth quarter with a 66-yard touchdown pass from J.J. McCarthy, who threw for a career-high 293 yards. Safeties Jevón Holland and Ar'Darius Washington then intercepted Jayden Daniels twice on back-to-back drives, but the Giants' offense went three-and-out each time on the ensuing possessions. It left the door open for Stefon Diggs' 32-yard, go-ahead touchdown with 57 seconds remaining. The Giants, who defeated the Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday, still lead the division at 5-3-1, but Thursday marked their first loss in the division. The Commanders improved to 3-5-1 on the season.

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