Commanders keep NFC East hopes alive with win over Giants - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Washington Commanders might have saved their season Thursday night. If nothing else, the Commanders extended the belief that they can contend for the NFC East title.

Washington's comeback 24-21 win against the New York Giants improved its record to 3-5-1. Now, the Commanders are two games behind New York while owning the tiebreaker. They have more work to do to climb back into the race, but the win staved off questions about Dan Quinn's coaching future.

If they had lost Thursday, they would have been all but eliminated — and Quinn's job security would have become a primary topic considering they entered the game 7-17-1 since the start of last season. It was the first time Washington won by scoring a touchdown on its final drive. The Commanders had been 1-3-1 in games decided by a touchdown or less before Thursday.

Here are the most important things to know for both teams:

What to make of Daniels' performance: Jayden Daniels overcame his first two interceptions of the season and delivered when Washington needed him most. His strength has been shaking off bad plays, and after consecutive series ended with picks in the fourth quarter, he led the go-ahead touchdown drive — with a 32-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs. Daniels had been highly efficient prior to that pass. He has gotten better at keeping his eyes downfield, which resulted in one play for 30 yards.

Trend to watch: Washington's defense has forced six turnovers in its past three games combined. The Commanders now have 14 takeaways this season, but none was bigger than corner Rasul Douglas' interception to end the Giants' final possession. Washington forced a fumble in the red zone, preventing a potential field goal if nothing else.

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