The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night, overcoming Isaiah Likely’s 127-yard receiving performance to secure a narrow NFC East road victory at MetLife Stadium. Washington established a three-point halftime advantage and matched New York’s scoring in each remaining quarter, leaving East Rutherford with an important regular-season win.
The November 12 matchup unfolded before 80,450 fans, with neither team scoring in the opening quarter. That quiet start gave way to a competitive finish: both teams scored in every subsequent period, but the Giants never erased Washington’s advantage on the quarter-ending scoreboard.
A Three-Point Edge That Held Up
Washington gained its decisive scoring separation in the second quarter, outscoring New York 10-7 to take the lead into halftime. In a game ultimately settled by three points, that was the only quarter in which either team outscored the other.
The Giants kept pace after the break. Each team added seven points in the third quarter, putting Washington ahead 17-14 entering the fourth. Another seven points apiece in the final period produced the 24-21 result, with no overtime required.
The quarter totals tell the story of a close contest, but they do not establish the sequence of individual scoring drives. Washington’s victory was about finishing with its narrow margin intact rather than a documented last-second score or fourth-quarter comeback.
Key Performers: Giants Trio Supplies the Production
J.J. McCarthy — 23/36, 293 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT. New York’s passing leader completed 63.9 percent of his attempts and averaged 8.1 yards per attempt. His interception was a turnover in a game with little room for error, although the supplied data does not identify when it happened or whether Washington scored afterward.
Cam Skattebo — 18 CAR, 78 YDS, 2 TD. The Giants’ rushing leader averaged 4.3 yards per carry and provided two of New York’s three touchdowns. His scoring production complemented McCarthy’s passing yardage, giving the Giants meaningful contributions through both phases of the offense.
Isaiah Likely — 9 REC, 127 YDS, 1 TD. Likely led the game’s listed receivers, averaging 14.1 yards per catch. He accounted for a substantial share of McCarthy’s passing production and supplied New York’s lone receiving touchdown. Despite those numbers, the Giants finished one score short.
NerdSports Stat: Isaiah Likely accounted for 43.3 percent of J.J. McCarthy’s 293 passing yards, turning nine receptions into 127 yards.
What Comes Next
Washington’s division victory leaves the Commanders at 3-5-1, while New York stands at 5-3-1. The result tightens the gap between these rivals, though the Giants still hold the better overall record. Washington hosts Cincinnati on Monday, November 23; New York hosts Jacksonville on Sunday, November 22, as both teams pursue stronger footing in the NFC playoff picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 24-21 on November 12, 2026.
Washington’s passing leader and passing statistics are not identified in the supplied game data.
No. Washington won 24-21 in regulation.
Washington is now 3-5-1; New York is 5-3-1.
Washington hosts the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, November 23, 2026, at 5:15 PM PST.
