The race in the NFC East got hotter and more intense following a thrilling ending to Thursday Night Football's game between the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants.

The Commanders overcame a late-game deficit and thwarted JJ McCarthy and the Giants with some big plays on both sides of the field for a 24-21 victory at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

The defining moment of the contest was Washington star wide receiver Stefon Diggs' 32-yard touchdown with under a minute left in the fourth quarter that put the Commanders in front for good.

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