The New York Giants let a golden opportunity slip away Thursday night, falling 24-21 to the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium and surrendering sole control of the NFC East.

New York held a 21-17 lead with under one minute remaining after Isaiah Likely turned a short throw from J.J. McCarthy into a 66-yard touchdown. Cam Skattebo had already powered the offense with two rushing scores, including a 13-yard touchdown that put the Giants ahead in the third quarter.

Instead of closing out the division rival, the Giants allowed Jayden Daniels to find Stefon Diggs for a 32-yard touchdown with 57 seconds left. McCarthy’s final deep shot was intercepted, sealing the defeat.

Skattebo finished with 78 rushing yards and both of New York’s ground scores, while Likely caught nine passes for 127 yards. McCarthy completed 23 of 36 attempts for 293 yards and a touchdown before the late interception.

The loss drops the Giants to 5-3-1.