What happened: The Washington Commanders recovered a fumble to halt a New York Giants drive. Washington retained possession while maintaining a 17-14 edge in the in-progress matchup.

Why it matters: The defensive stop protects Washington's narrow advantage in a tightly contested divisional battle. The takeaway continues a season-long emphasis on generating turnovers for Washington.

What to watch: Washington takes over on offense looking to capitalize on the turnover as play continues.