What happened: Quarterback J.J. McCarthy connected with Isaiah Likely on a 66-yard touchdown pass to take the lead against the Washington Commanders. The scoring strike pushed Likely to nine receptions for 127 yards on the night.
Why it matters: New York entered Thursday at 5-2-1 atop the NFC East, looking to protect its division advantage. The explosive play delivers key momentum for McCarthy in his first home start under center.
By the numbers: McCarthy has completed 43 of 68 passes for 622 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in 2026 through 4 games.
What to watch: New York will look to protect its second-half lead as Washington counters in the fourth quarter.