Giants beat Commanders in prime time to end winless streak
New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Susan Walsh]
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Daniel Jones and the New York Giants ended their winless streak by beating the Washington Commanders 20-12. Jones was 21 of 32 passing to win in prime time for the first time in 10 chances in the NFL. Kayvon Thibodeaux scored a touchdown on a fumble he forced and recovered after declaring earlier this week that prime time likes him. The Giants forced a second fumble by Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke with six minutes left in the fourth quarter. New York bolstered its playoff chances by improving to 8-5-1 and hurt Washington’s postseason hopes two weeks after the teams played to a tie.
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates a touchdown by running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Bobby McCain (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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