Commanders beat Giants 24-21 on Thursday night as Daniels throws late winning touchdown
Washington beat the New York Giants 24-21 in Week 10 at MetLife Stadium. Jayden Daniels threw three touchdowns, including a late 32-yard score to Stefon Diggs, and the Commanders moved two games behind the Giants in the NFC East.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 24-21 in a Week 10 NFC East game on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium. Fox NewsR “The Week 10 matchup was never tied, and Washington ultimately won 24-21” Read at Fox News ↗ NewsweekN “the Washington Commanders escaped the New York Giants 24-21 in Week 10” Read at Newsweek ↗ Mixed · 2Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels threw three touchdowns and two interceptions; Newsweek reports he finished 23 of 33 for 249 yards. Fox NewsR “Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels threw three touchdowns and two interceptions at MetLife Stadium” Read at Fox News ↗ NewsweekN “He finished 23 of 33 for 249 yards and three touchdowns.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Daniels found Stefon Diggs for a 32-yard touchdown with under a minute left. Newsweek says the Giants showed a cover zero blitz, Daniels signalled Diggs, and Diggs beat cornerback Dru Phillips on a slant. NewsweekN “Jayden Daniels found Stefon Diggs for a 32-yard score with under a minute left”“Daniels signaled Diggs, who beat cornerback Dru Phillips on a slant and broke free.” Read at Newsweek ↗
Right · 1Daniels' interceptions came from Jevon Holland on his 208th pass attempt and Ar'Darius Washington on his 211th. Fox News says they looked likely to cost Washington, because Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy then hit Isaiah Likely for a 66-yard go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. Fox NewsR “Daniels getting picked off by Jevon Holland on his 208th pass attempt and Ar’Darius Washington on his 211th looked like it would haunt Washington”“McCarthy and Isaiah Likely to hook up for a 66-yard, go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter” Read at Fox News ↗ Mixed · 2The Giants could not run the clock down on the ground and punted several times. Newsweek says Washington then covered 71 yards in three plays after one punt. Fox NewsR “the Giants were unable to move the ball effectively enough on the ground to run the clock” Read at Fox News ↗ NewsweekN “Washington covered 71 yards in three plays.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Right · 1McCarthy, in his first home start for the Giants since a late-September trade from Minnesota, had one touchdown, one interception and a career-high 293 yards, according to Fox News. He played days after injuring his right hip in a 19-11 Week 9 win over the Eagles. Fox NewsR “J.J. McCarthy made his first home start since joining the Giants in a late-September trade from Minnesota.”“McCarthy finished the loss with career-high 293 yards.” Read at Fox News ↗
Mixed · 2The win left Washington, now 3-5-1, two games behind the 5-3-1 Giants, and gave it the tiebreaker after the teams tied in Week 5. Newsweek says a loss would have left the Commanders four games back. NewsweekN “The win kept Washington, now 3-5-1, a pair of games back of the 5-3-1 Giants for the NFC East lead and swung the tiebreaker the Commanders’ way.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox NewsR “now own the tiebreaker after last month's tie” Read at Fox News ↗ Centre · 1Newsweek says it was Daniels' first winning drive since the 2024 wild-card win at Tampa Bay. Three of Washington's previous four games were decided in the last 60 seconds, and the Commanders went 0-2-1 in them. NewsweekN “Daniels produced his first winning drive since the 2024 wild-card victory at Tampa Bay”“Three of Washington’s previous four games were decided in the last 60 seconds, and the Commanders went 0-2-1 in them.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Diggs said of Daniels: "He'll be the same player he is in the beginning of the game as he is in the end of the game." Daniels said: "It just shows resilience and the belief that the team had in me." NewsweekN ““He’ll be the same player he is in the beginning of the game as he is in the end of the game,” Diggs said.”““Got that out of my system, so got to move forward about that,” Daniels said.” Read at Newsweek ↗
Mixed · 2Washington hosts the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night in Week 11 (Nov. 23), and the Giants host the Jacksonville Jaguars the day before. Fox NewsR “The Commanders host the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night in Week 11, while the Giants host the Jacksonville Jaguars the day before.” Read at Fox News ↗ NewsweekN “the Commanders get the Cincinnati Bengals in prime time on Nov. 23” Read at Newsweek ↗
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Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Newsweek leads with Daniels' late winning drive and a nickname Diggs gave him, with player quotes and Washington's recent close-game record.
- Emphasis
- The winning touchdown, Daniels' redemption after two interceptions and the scrutiny on him, and the remaining schedule.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Says little about McCarthy's performance or the Giants' go-ahead touchdown to Likely.
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“Stefon Diggs handed Jayden Daniels a Lakers-inspired nickname after the Commanders’ last-minute win over the Giants.” — Newsweek
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- Framing
- Fox News (OutKick) runs a game recap that leads with Daniels' three touchdowns and Washington's rally, and gives much space to Giants quarterback McCarthy.
- Emphasis
- McCarthy's first home start, his hip injury and career-high 293 yards, the Giants' failure to run out the clock, and the Jameis Winston "Who Let the Dogs Out" hard count.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not describe the winning touchdown to Diggs or quote players.
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- “mediocre NFC East”
What every side reports
- Washington beat the Giants 24-21 in Week 10 on Thursday night.
- Daniels threw three touchdowns and two interceptions.
- The win left Washington two games behind the Giants in the NFC East and gave it the tiebreaker after the Week 5 tie.
- Washington plays the Bengals next on Monday night.
Jayden Daniels person
Daniels said he had put the interceptions behind him and that the win showed the team's belief in him.
““It just shows resilience and the belief that the team had in me.”” — Newsweek
Washington Commanders organisation
The Commanders came back to win and moved within two games of the division-leading Giants, holding the tiebreaker.
“moved the Commanders to two games back of the division-leading Giants” — Fox News
New York Giants organisation
The Giants lost a game they led late and stay atop the NFC East at 5-3-1; Fox says they could not run out the clock.
“the Giants were unable to move the ball effectively enough on the ground to run the clock” — Fox News
“the 5-3-1 Giants” — Newsweek
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Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Earns Fitting Nickname After Win Over Giants
Sympathetic Feature on Daniels' late winning drive and the nickname Diggs gave him, placing the win after recent criticism.
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Jayden Daniels throws three touchdowns as Commanders rally past Giants Thursday night
Neutral Straight game recap centred on Daniels' rally and McCarthy's night, with light colour.
- 13 Nov 05:08 First Fox NewsR Jayden Daniels throws three touchdowns as Commanders rally past Giants Thursday night
- 13 Nov 16:06 +10h 58m NewsweekN Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Earns Fitting Nickname After Win Over Giants
- 13 Nov 16:20 +11h 11m NewsweekN Commanders Troll Giants QB Jameis Winston Over Viral 'TNF' Hard Count
- 13 Nov 16:44 +11h 35m NewsweekN Giants HC John Harbaugh Addresses Jameis Winston's Viral Cadence After Loss
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