Washington Commanders vs NY Giants: Studs, Duds From Week Ten Win

On Thursday, the Washington Commanders scored a big 24-21 win over the New York Giants to move within two games of them .Moreover and most importantly now own the the tiebreaker after the come-from-behind win, courtesy of a 32-yard TD pass from Jayden Daniels to Stephon Diggs with just over a minute to go. As always, here are the studs and duds from Thursday night's thrilling and dramatic win against division rival Giants.

Stud: QB Jayden Daniels

Daniels went 23-for-33 for 249 yards and three touchdowns. He showed the skill and composure that got him to the top of the game, particularly on the final drive where he came through when it mattered. He showed the requisite poise and ability to come through under pressure, having been in and out of the lead six times during the game. He used both his legs and his arm to make the plays and was the complete package in those crucial moments.

Dud: Daniels’ two fourth-quarter interceptions

Daniels did throw two INTs in the 4th quarter (Holland's was the second) and that second INT led directly to a Giants TD. The two INTs were the reason the Giants took the 4th quarter lead and meant they couldn't put it away earlier. It was the first multi-INT game of the season.

Stud: Tight End Ben Sinnott

On Thursday, the second round pick from the 2024 draft at last delivered on his potential, recording his first career touchdown along with four catches for 44 yards. Sinnott made some key catches, including a couple of hurdling catches, coming in for the injured Chig Okonkwo who exited the game in the first half.

Dud: Pre-Snap Procedural Penalties

The Commanders had another false start and a delay of game on Thursday. Only two, but it's still an issue thats been lingering throuout the season.

Stud: MLB Sonny Styles

Styles went play for play with his former Ohio State teammate in Giant edge rusher Avril Reese and made the key third down stop, tackling JJ McCarthy for a two yard loss to force a punt that set up the go ahead TD. He finished with 13 tackles.

Stud: WR Stefon Diggs

Diggs made the game-winning play with a catch and run TD with 1:03 to play to seal it. Washington needed Diggs to show the leadership and the flashes of the elite receiver that he's been for over 10 years and he did so with six catches for 83 yards and a touchdown.

Other Studs

- CB Rasul Douglas: game winning interception on his second attempt at the play.

- Offensive Line: Only one sack allowed on Thursday with Nick Allegretti back in the lineup.

- WR Treylon Burks: drew the pass interference on Dionte Banks on the game winning drive.

Other Duds

- Giants tight end Isaiah Likely caught nine passes for 127 yards and a touchdown.

- Play calling sequence which resulted in a turnover on downs via the shotgun on three consecutive plays and then passing up a field goal to tie the game.