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Commanders 24, Giants 21: Stefon Diggs' Late Touchdown Wins It for Washington

By MayreDukaan Editorial TeamPublished 14 Nov 20262 min read

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Jayden Daniels threw three touchdowns, including the 32-yard winner to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds to go. Washington improved to 3-5-1; the Giants fell to 5-3-1.

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 24–21 on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Jayden Daniels found Stefon Diggs for a 32-yard touchdown with 57 seconds left to win it. Washington improved to 3–5–1, and the Giants dropped to 5–3–1.

Game card

Player	Stats
Jayden Daniels (WAS)	23 of 33, 249 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Stefon Diggs (WAS)	6 catches, 83 yards, 1 TD (game winner)
J.J. McCarthy (NYG)	23 of 36, 293 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

The winning drive

With the game on the line late in the fourth quarter, Daniels hit Diggs on a 32-yard score with 0:57 on the clock. The Giants' final possession could not answer, and Washington held on.

What went right and wrong

Daniels threw three touchdowns but also two interceptions, keeping the Giants in the game.
McCarthy out-gained Daniels through the air (293 to 249 yards), but Washington made the bigger plays at the end.
Diggs was the difference, delivering when Washington needed one play.

Standings after the game

Records of both teams after the game — Original MayreDukaan graphic

Team	Record
Washington Commanders	3–5–1
New York Giants	5–3–1

Why searches spiked

Thursday night games are the only NFL game of the night, so a last-minute winner draws big search interest. A second reason: Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman was named The Bachelor Season 30 lead the next day.

Box score details beyond those listed here are on NFL.com. We do not show live scores.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Commanders vs Giants?

Washington won 24–21 on Thursday, Nov 12, 2026.

Who scored the winning touchdown?

Stefon Diggs, on a 32-yard pass from Jayden Daniels with 57 seconds left.

What are the Commanders' and Giants' records?

Washington 3–5–1 and New York 5–3–1 after the game.

How did Jayden Daniels play?

23 of 33 for 249 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

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Sources

Facts last checked against these sources on Nov 13, 2026, 9:14 PM ET.

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