Commander Country

Commanders vs. Giants Fourth Quarter Live Game Updates

The Commanders are looking to secure their second win against the New York Giants this season.

Joanne Coley

Oct 27, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball as Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98)chases during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Oct 27, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball as Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98)chases during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

After a two-week home stand at Northwest Stadium, the Washington Commanders are set to take on the New York Giants in Week 9. The last time these rivals faced off in Week 2, the Commanders clinched a 21-18 victory, and they’re looking to repeat that success.

Riding high from a last-second win against the Chicago Bears, Commanders are hungry for another win. This week's victory would mark their first 7-2 record since 1996.

As Washington gears up for this divisional matchup, they’re looking to capitalize on the Giants’ struggles; New York currently sits at 2-6. A win against their division rivals could enhance their playoff prospects and further solidify their status as contenders in the NFC East.

PREGAME:

- Commanders Inactives: RB Brian Robinson Jr., QB Jeff Driskel (emergency third quarterback), S Darrick Forrest, TE Colson Yankoff, LB Dominique Hampton, T Cornelius Lucas

- Gaints Inactives: WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton, P Jamie Gillan, G Jake Kubas, DT Jordan Riley, CB Tre Hawkins, QB Tommy DeVito (emergency third quarterback)

1st Quarter:

-Washington won the coin toss and elected to defer, giving Daniel Jones and the Giants the ball first. Commanders will get the ball the start of the second half.

-Commanders Austin Seibert kicks 60 yards, Eric Gray returns it to Giants 30 for 25 yard gain.

- Daniel Jones pass short right to Theo Johnson to Giants 38 for 1 yard gain.

- Washington safety Jeremy Chinn tackled tight end Theo Johnson short of the line to gain on a third-down completion to force New York’s first punt.

- Giants are three and out; Matt Haack punts 32 yards to Washington 30 yard line.

- On Commanders first possession of the game, Jayden Daniels throw incomplete for Noah Brown on the Commanders first third down.

- Tress Way punts the ball 56 yards, landing it at the Giants' 9-yard line. Ihmir Smith-Marsette returns it to the Giants' 18-yard line but is tackled by Nick Bellore. However, the Giants get an 8-yard penalty for an illegal blindside block by Tomon Fox, which moves them back to their own 8-yard line.

- Tavian Tracy runs up the middle for a 4-yard gain to the Giants 12-yard line, where he's tackled by Bobby Wagner.

-Tavian Tracy runs to the left guard for a 10-yard gain, reaching the Giants 22-yard line, where he's tackled by Frankie Luvu and Clelin Ferrell.

- Daniel Jones runs to the right end for a 24-yard gain, reaching the Giants 46-yard line before being tackled by Quan Martin.

- Devin Singletary runs through the right guard for a 15-yard gain, reaching Washington's 39-yard line, where he's tackled by Dante Fowler and Jeremy Chinn.

- Daniel Jones attempts a short left pass to Devin Singletary, but it's initially ruled incomplete, with Dante Fowler applying pressure. Washington challenges the ruling, and after review, the play is reversed. It turns out Jones was sacked by Fowler for a 10-yard loss at Washington 39-yard line. Jones fumbles during the sack, with Fowler causing the fumble. The ball is touched at Washington 37-yard line and recovered by Bobby Wagner at the Giants’ 31-yard line.

- Jayden Daniels throws a deep right pass intended for Noah Brown, but it falls incomplete with Cor'Dale Flott defending. However, Flott is penalized for defensive pass interference, resulting in a 22-yard penalty. The ball is moved to the Giants' 4-yard line, and the play does not count.

-Austin Ekeler runs to the left guard for a 3-yard gain, bringing the ball to the Giants 1-yard line.

- Jayden Daniels throws a short left pass to Terry McLaurin for a 1-yard gain, resulting in a touchdown; Aldrick Seibert successfully kicks the extra point.

- Seibert kicks the ball 62 yards from Washington 35-yard line to the Giants 3-yard line. Eric Gray returns it to the Giants' 27-yard line for a 24-yard gain.

- Devin Singletary runs up the middle for a 4-yard gain, reaching the Giants 31-yard line.

- Devin Singletary runs up the middle for a 5-yard gain to the Giants 36-yard line, tackled by Jeremy Chinn and Soloman Day.

- Singletary runs to the right guard for a 1-yard gain to the Giants 37-yard line, tackled by Dorrance Armstrong and Da'Ron Payne.

- Tavian Tracy runs to the right guard for a 4-yard gain to the Giants 41-yard line, tackled by Phil Butler.

- Tracy runs to the left tackle for a 5-yard gain to the Giants 46-yard line, tackled by Bobby Wagner and Jeremy Chinn.

- Daniel Jones runs up the middle for a 1-yard gain to the Giants 47-yard line, tackled by Jonathon Newton.

- Tracy runs to the left guard for a 4-yard gain to Washington 49-yard line, tackled by Clelin Ferrell.

- Tracy runs up the middle for another 4-yard gain to Washington 45-yard line, tackled by Wagner and Newton.

- Singletary runs to the left tackle for a 6-yard gain to Washington 39-yard line, tackled by Newton and Chinn.

- Daniel Jones throws a short left pass to Wan'Dale Robinson, which results in a 6-yard loss to Washington's 45-yard line, tackled by Chinn.

- Daniel Jones scrambles up the middle for an 11-yard gain to Washington 34-yard line, tackled by Noah Igbinoghene.

- Daniel Jones scrambles up the middle for an 11-yard gain, reaching Washington 34-yard line.

- There’s a penalty on Washington infraction by Frankie Luvu, resulting in a 4-yard penalty enforced at Washington 34-yard line.

- End of the 1st Quarter

2nd Quarter:

- Daniel Jones runs up the middle for a 2-yard gain, reaching Washington 28-yard line.

- Daniel Jones runs to the right end for a 12-yard gain, pushed out of bounds at Washington 16-yard line.

- Daniel Jones throws a short left pass to Tavian Tracy, who makes the catch and gains 3 yards, reaching Washington13-yard line.

- Darius Slayton runs to the left tackle for an 11-yard gain, reaching Washington's 2-yard line.

- Daniel Jones throws a short right pass to Chris Manhertz for a 2-yard gain, resulting in a Giants touchdown; Jake McAtamney successfully kicks the extra point.

- Jake McAtamney kicks the ball 65 yards from the Giants 35-yard line into the end zone for a touchback, resulting in the ball will be placed on Washington 30-yard line.

- Commanders first possession of the second quarter, Jayden Daniels runs to the left end for a 9-yard gain, pushed out of bounds.

- Austin Ekeler runs to the left end for a 1-yard gain.

- Jayden Daniels throws a deep right pass to Noah Brown, who makes the catch and runs out of bounds at the Giants' 44-yard line for a 16-yard gain.

- Daniels throws a short left pass to Noah Brown, who catches it and gains 3 yards, reaching the Giants' 41-yard line.

- Austin Ekeler runs through the right guard for a 20-yard gain. Jayden Daniels throws a short right pass againt to Austin Ekeler, who catches it and gains 9 yards.

- Jayden Daniels runs to the right end but loses 1 yard.

- Direct snap is made to Jeremy McNichols, who runs to the left end for a 1-yard gain.

- Tyler Biadasz is reported as eligible. Jayden Daniels scrambles to the right end for a 6-yard gain, pushed out of bounds at the Giants 6-yard line.

- Austin Ekeler runs through the right guard for a 1-yard gain for a Commanders touchdown. Austin Seibert extra point is good and the Commanders take the lead 14-7.

- Aldrick Seibert kicks the ball 61 yards from Washington's 35-yard line to the Giants' 4-yard line. Eric Gray returns it to the Giants' 33-yard line for a 29-yard gain.

- Daniel Jones throws a short pass to the middle intended for Malik Nabers, but the pass is incomplete.

- Tavian Tracy runs through the right guard for a 2-yard gain, reaching the Giants 35-yard line.

- Daniel Jones throws a short pass to the left intended for Theo Johnson, but the ball goes in and out of his hands, resulting in an incomplete pass.

- Matt Haack punts the ball 60 yards to Washington 5-yard line. Olamide Zaccheaus returns it and runs out of bounds at Washington13-yard line after gaining 8 yards.

- Jeremy McNichols runs to the right tackle for a 6-yard gain.

- Jayden Daniels scrambles up the middle, gaining 7 yards for Washington. On the next play Austin Ekeler runs to the right tackle but loses 1 yard.

- Jayden Daniels throws a deep left pass to Noah Brown, who makes the catch for a 31-yard gain.

- Jeremy McNichols runs to the right end but loses 2 yards.

- Jayden Daniels throws a short right pass to O. Zaccheaus, who catches it and runs out of bounds. 2 minutes left in the first half of the game. Commanders will recieve at the beginning of the second half.

- Daniels throws a short middle pass to Zach Ertz, who catches it for a 5-yard gain, shy of the first down.

- Austin Ekeler runs up the middle for a 1-yard gain, reaching the Giants' 34-yard line, where he's tackled by Micah McFadden and Alton Watts. The Replay Official reviews the first down ruling, and the call on the field is upheld; the ruling stands.

- Jayden Daniels runs up the middle for a 16-yard gain, pushed out of bounds by Micah McFadden. However, there's a penalty on Washington for offensive holding against Nick Allegretti, resulting in a 10-yard penalty.

- Jayden Daniels throws a short pass to the left intended for Jeremy McNichols, but the pass is incomplete; Washington takes their first timeout with 40 seconds remaining.

- Jeremy McNichols runs to the left guard for a 2-yard gain; Washington takes their second timeout with 20 seconds left, aiming to limit the Giants' chances before halftime.

- Jayden Daniels throws a short right pass to Dyami Brown, who makes the catch and gains 24 yards. Commanders Washington takes their third and final timeout with 11 seconds remaining.

- Daniels connects with a deep left pass to Terry McLaurin, who catches it for an 18-yard touchdown. Extra point is good and Commanders will end the half on top of the Giants 21-7.

HALFTIME: Commanders 21, Giants 7

3rd Quarter:

- Second half is underway, Commanders will receive. Giants kicker Jake McAtamney kicks the ball 65 yards into the end zone for a touchback.

- First possseion of the third quarter, Daniels throws to Austin Ekeler for a 2-yard gain.

- Jayden Daniels throws a short pass to the middle, but it’s incomplete. He then attempts a deep left pass to Terry McLaurin, which also falls incomplete, resulting in a failed third down attempt. T. Way punts the ball. Ihmir Smith-Marsette returns the punt for 6 yards.

- As Giants get the ball for the first time in the quarter, Daniel Jones is sacked at the Giants 14-yard line for a loss of 7 yards by Dorance Armstrong. However, there’s a penalty on Washington for roughing the passer against Armstrong, resulting in a 15-yard penalty.

- Tavian Tracy runs up the middle but is stopped for no gain. Daniel Jones then completes a short pass to Malik Nabers on the left for a 6-yard gain. Jones follows up with another short pass to Nabers on the right, gaining 3 yards. Jones connects with Nabers again on a short pass through the middle, this time for a 16-yard gain. Finally, Tracy runs for 1 yard to Washington 36, but Jones is sacked at the Washington 40 for a loss of 4 yards.

- Daniel Jones throws a short pass to Darius Slayton, who makes the catch. Jones throws another short pass to Malik Nabers, who catches it.

- Giants Daniel Jones throws a short pass to Malik Nabers, but it’s incomplete. He then connects with Darius Slayton on a short pass for a 15-yard gain, reaching Washington 12-yard line. Tavian Tracy runs to the left end for a 3-yard, followed by another run to the left tackle, gaining 2 yards and bringing the ball to the 7-yard line.

- Daniel Jones throws a short pass to Wan'Dale Robinson for a 3-yard touchdown, but the play is called by a penalty. Darius Slayton is flagged for offensive pass interference. Giant forced to kick a field goal making the score 21-10. Commanders still ahead.

- After a touchback on Jake McAtamney's kick, the Commanders start their drive at their own 30-yard line. Jayden Daniels scrambles to the right end, gaining 16 yards for a first down.

- Chris Rodriguez runs for 1 yard with Bobby Okereke and Tomon Fox on the tackle. Jayden Daniels then throws a short pass to Nick Brown for 8 yards. On third down and 1, Daniels connects with Ben Sinnott, who is pushed out of bounds, securing a new set of downs.

- Rodriguez follows up with another run gaining 6 yards, and then runs for 8 yards. Daniels throws a short pass to Austin Ekeler, gaining 4 yards, and completes another short pass to Nick Brown for 2 yards.

- Jayden Daniels throws a short pass to Nick Brown, gaining 2 yards, with Jason Pinnock making the tackle. On the next play, Daniels attempts a short right pass, but it's incomplete, pressured by Azeez Ojulari.

- Commanders can't come away with the touchdown is forced to settle for a field goal. Seibert successfully kicks a 31-yard field goal. Score changes to 24-10.

- Seibert kicks the ball into the end zone, resulting in a touchback for the Giants. Daniel Jones attempts a deep left pass to Theo Johnson, but it's incomplete. On the next play, Devin Singletary runs up the middle, gaining 1 yard, but tackled by Bo bby Wagner and Efe Obada. This will close out the third quarter.

4th Quarter:

- Still Giants ball, Daniel Jones completes a short pass to Wan'Dale Robinson, who makes the catch and runs for 10 yards.

- Devin Singletary runs for a gain of 1 yard, where he's met by Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner. On the next play, Jones connects with Nabers for a short pass, advancing 13 yards. However, a subsequent pass attempt to Theo Johnson falls incomplete, and Washington Phidarian Mathis is injured during the play, prompting a timeout.

- Daniel Jones completes a short pass to Malik Nabers at the 50-yard line for a gain of 5 yards. However, his next attempt to Nabers on a short pass is incomplete. A defensive pass interference penalty is called on Washington Benjamin St-Juste, resulting in an 8-yard penalty.

- Jones throws a short right pass to Nabers, but it results in a loss of 5 yards, Wan'Dale Robinson is injured during the play. The play is under review for a potential penalty.

- Jones connects with Nabers again for a short middle pass, gaining 8 yards. The New York Giants challenge the ruling, believing the play was short of the line to gain. After review, the call is reversed. On the next play, Jones again throws to Nabers, this time completing the pass for 10 yards.

- Daniel Jones completes a short pass to Wan'Dale Robinson, who gains 7 yards. On the following play, Jones finds Darius Slayton with a short middle pass, advancing 22 yards to the 2-yard line. Jones then takes it himself, rushing for a 2-yard touchdown. Giants creeping up on the Commanders. Score is now 24-16.

- Following the touchdown, the New York Giants attempt a two-point conversion, but the attempt fails.

- After the timeout, Aust Ekeler returns it 35 yards where he is tackled by Tyler Nubin and Darius Muasau. On first down, Jeremy McNichols rushes for a gain of 2 yards.

- Daniels attempts a short pass to Austin Ekeler, but it falls incomplete. Facing a 3rd down and 9 situation, Daniels connects again with Ekeler on a short middle pass that goes for 28 yards. Giants Amdru Phillips sustains an injury.

- On the next play, J. McNichols rushes left tackle for a gain of 1 yard. McNichols follows up with a run picking up 8 yards. Facing a 3rd down and 1, Jeremy McNichols drives up the middle for 3 yards, securing a fresh set of downs. Chris Rodriguez rushes for a substantial 17-yard gain.

- Rodriguez pushes through again for a 1-yard gain. On the next play, Rodriguez finds more room, charging up the middle for 4 yards, setting up a crucial 3rd down. Daniels attempts a pass to the short right, but it's incomplete, leaving the Commanders facing a 4th down.

- With the clock winding down, Seibert steps in and successfully kicks a 20-yard field goal, putting points on the board for the Commanders. Commanders still in the lead 27-16.

- A. Seibert's kickoff sails 65 yards from the Washington 35, landing in the end zone, allowing Eric Gray to return it 26 yards he is stopped by tackled by Jordan Magee.

- With a fresh set of downs, Jones complets a short pass to Malike Nabers for 9 yards. In a hurry-up offense, Jones finds Theo Johnson with a short pass, moving the chains for 15 yards to the 50-yard line.

- Jones throws a deep pass intended for Darius Slayton, but it’s INTERCEPTED by Commanders Quan Martin. Martin returns it for gain of 2 yards before being brought down by Slayton.

- In a twist, the ball is fumbled by Slayton but recovered by him, where he picks up an additional 5 yards.The defensive pass interference penalty against Washington Mike Sainristil was declined. However, the replay official reviews the fumble ruling, and after review, the play is REVERSED. The original interception stands, and a penalty for defensive pass interference on Sainristil is enforced resulting in a fresh set of downs for the Giants.

- Jones attempts a pass to Wan'Dale Robinson but it’s incomplete. Then, on 2nd down Jones connects with Theo Johnson for a deep pass. Touchdown for the Giants. During the two-point conversion attempt, Jones is sacked, and the attempt fails.

- With the score now 27-22, the Commanders starting from their 30, Chris Rodriguez runs for 1 yard, tackled by Micah McFadden and Azeez Ojulari.

- On 2nd down, Daniels delivers a deep pass to Olamide Zaccheaus, gaining 42 yards as Tyler Nubin makes the tackle. The play occurs right before the two-minute warning.

- Chris Rodriguez runs gaining 5 yards before a face mask penalty on D.J. Davidson of the Giants adds 11 yards. On 1st down, Chris Rodriguez runs again, this time for 5 yards where he’s tackled by Cor'Dale Flott. New York takes their first timeout

- On 2nd down Rodriguez runs right , gaining 4 yards. The Giants call their second timeout.

- With 1:41 left on the clock, it's 3rd down and 1. Rodriguez drives up the middle, where he is met by Davidson and Dexter Lawrence. The Giants use their final timeout.

- On 1st and goal Daniels takes a knee. On 2nd and goal from Daniels kneels again. With 25 seconds left, Daniels kneels for the last time to finish the game. The Commanders will defeat the Giants advancing their record to 7-2 for the first time since 1996.

FINAL: Commanders 27, Giants 22

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

More Washington Commanders News

• Washington Commanders Final Inactives List vs. Giants Revealed

• Commanders Eyeing Second NFC East Division Win in Week 9

• Commanders May Have Best Rookie Class

• Commanders Have 'New Wrinkles' for Giants Game

Published |Modified
Joane Coley
JOANNE COLEY

Joanne Coley, from Prince George’s County, MD, is a communications professional passionate about storytelling and sports. She holds a bachelor’s in Communications from Kent State University and a Master’s in Communications/Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University. Since 2018, she has served as Communications Manager at the Council of the Great City Schools. A foodie and traveler, Joanne is also a former state champion in high school shotput and standout athlete in softball.

Home/News