The Washington Commanders bounced back with a 24-21 victory over the New York Giants on Thursday, responding after a disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams last week.

However, the Commanders still managed to keep fans on their toes, committing unnecessary penalties and allowing the Giants to make things much closer than they needed to be. Despite the mistakes, the Burgundy and Gold persevered, thanks to key contributions from quarterback Jayden Daniels, the defense, and two important pieces in Washington's wide receiver room.

Let's take a look at three key takeaways from Washington's third win of the season.

You could argue this was one of Daniels' most resilient performances of the season. The former Offensive Rookie of the Year threw his first interception of the year late in the fourth quarter, followed by another interception on Washington's next drive.

Those mistakes threatened to derail what had otherwise been a strong performance. However, Daniels refused to let them define his night.

He responded by throwing the game-winning touchdown to wide receiver Stefon Diggs in the final seconds, adding to the two touchdown passes he recorded earlier in the game, one in the second quarter and another in the third.

Of course, the two interceptions are something Daniels will want to clean up. However, quarterbacks are ultimately judged by their ability to make winning plays, especially when the game is on the line.

Daniels did exactly that. When Washington needed him most, he delivered, and that's what matters at the end of the day.

Was Washington's defense dominant against the Giants? No. Did it make stops when the team needed them most? Absolutely.

Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones deserves credit for putting his unit in positions to make an impact. The defense consistently made life uncomfortable for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, particularly in crucial situations.

Rookie linebacker Sonny Styles came up with a pivotal tackle for loss on McCarthy on third down late in the fourth quarter, forcing a punt and giving Washington another opportunity to take control. This helped set the stage for Daniels' game-winning connection with Diggs.

Veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas also came through with a game-sealing interception in the final seconds, putting an end to New York's comeback hopes.

Washington still has plenty of room for improvement defensively, but its ability to generate stops and create turnovers in critical moments was instrumental in Thursday's victory.

With McLaurin out for the season, Washington needs its other receivers to shoulder more responsibility in the passing game. Thursday was an encouraging step in the right direction.

Diggs wasn't just responsible for the game-winning touchdown. He finished with six receptions for 83 yards, leading Washington in both catches and receiving yards.

Meanwhile, rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams continued to show why the organization is excited about his potential. Williams found the end zone in the third quarter for a 31-yard touchdown.

The Commanders will need more performances like these from both receivers moving forward. Losing a player like McLaurin is never easy, but Diggs and Williams have an opportunity to establish themselves as reliable targets for Daniels.

Thursday's victory wasn't pretty, and the Commanders certainly made things harder on themselves than necessary. The penalties, turnovers and defensive inconsistencies are all areas that need to be addressed.

However, there's something to be said about a team finding a way to win when things aren't going its way.

Daniels delivered in the biggest moment, the defense came up with timely stops, and Washington's receivers showed they can make an impact without McLaurin.

The Commanders still have plenty of work ahead, but Thursday's win provides some much-needed momentum. Now, the challenge is turning that performance into something they can build on moving forward.