Thursday Night Football: Stefon Diggs' late TD gives Commanders 24-21 win
The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 24-21 in a back-and-forth Thursday Night Football game. Stefon Diggs secured the win with a late 32-yard touchdown catch following a critical pass interference penalty.
Why it matters
This game impacts the divisional standings and playoff positioning for both NFC East teams as the season progresses.
With 3:27 remaining in Thursday’s game, the Giants lined up with Jameis Winston under center on fourth-and-1 from their own 11. The team’s backup quarterback, who runs the team’s quarterback sneaks, yelled, “Hut One. Hut Two. Hut Three. Who let the dogs out? Who, who, who, who?”
The Giants took a delay of game and then punted.
The Commanders got the last laugh, winning 24-21 on Stefon Diggs’ 32-yard touchdown with 57 seconds left. The Commanders are 3-5-1 and the Giants 5-3-1.
In an entertaining second half, the teams traded the lead four times.
The Giants took a 21-17 lead with 8:13 left on Isaiah Likely’s 66-yard catch-and-run.
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