Was there any doubt a matchup between the Giants and Commanders would come down to the very end? Two weeks after these two franchises finished in a 20-20 tie, it took everything in the Giants' power to prevent another 20-20 score at the end of regulation in the rematch.The Giants, leading 20-12, watched the Commanders quickly march down the field in the final two minutes, but their defense didn't break. New York held Washington out of the end zone in the final minute, with a pair of crucial decisions by the officials sealing a monumental win in the Giants' struggle to earn their first playoff berth since 2016.An illegal formation penalty on wide receiver Terry McLaurin erased what would have been a touchdown by Brian Robinson Jr., and officials opted against calling pa s interference in the end zone on a fourth-down pa s breakup that featured plenty of contact.MORE:While Ron Rivera might take i sue with the officiating, his team is now in a fight for its playoff life. The No. 7 Commanders (7-6-1) lead the Lions and Seahawks by a half-game with three weeks remaining. They still have to face the 49ers and Cowboys, so the schedule won't do them any favors.The Giants, on the other hand Fran Tarkenton Jersey , are in excellent position. While Sunday night marked their first win in more than a month, a great start to the season has New York sitting at 8-5-1 through 14 games. With the tiebreaker over the Commanders in hand, the Giants are poised to claim the NFC's No. 6 seed.MORE:As well as quarterback Daniel Jones played in Sunday's win (21 for 32, 160 yards, no INTs; 10 carries for 35 yards), the Giants continue to rely on their running game (Saquon Barkley rushed for 87 yards and a score) and defense. Rookie edge Kayvon Thibodeaux stole the show against the Commanders, wrecking the game in the first half with six solo tackles and a strip-sack he recovered for a touchdown.A third NFC East team benefited from the Giants' win: the Cowboys. Dallas lost a heartbreaker to the Jaguars earlier in the day but clinched a playoff berth as a result of the Commanders' lo s. That leaves only three spots up for grabs in the NFC. Dallas, Philadelphia, Minnesota and San Francisco are in.MORE:The Sporting News tracked live scoring Daunte Culpepper Jersey updates and highlights as the Commanders hosted the Giants on "Sunday Night Football." Check out all of the key moments you might have mi sed from the Week 15 matchup. 1234FGiants0143320Commanders306312 Final: Giants 20, Commanders 1211:27 p.m. Heinicke's fourth down pa s is broken up in the end zone. Could it have been pa s interference? Po sibly, but the officials don't call anything. The Commanders fought to the end, but the Giants are going to win this one and take one giant step toward the playoffs.Pa s interference or nah? CBS Sports (@CBSSports) 11:25 p.m. Oh man. A Robinson touchdown is erased by an illegal formation penalty. Washington now has 3rd Goal from the six, and that call is already causing controversy.You can literally see McLaurin gesturing like, I just asked you if I was on the line! Im totally with him, I dont understand that call right there on the illegal formation. Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) 11:22 p.m. Now Heinicke wisely takes off and runs all the way down to the 1-yard line. It's 3rd goal for the Commanders.11:20 p.m. Exhale, Commanders fans. Heinicke panics after a botched snap and throws what should've been an interception, but Nick McCloud drops it in the end zone.11:19 p.m. How about these Commanders receivers? Dotson makes a great grab at the 10-yard line and goes out of bounds.11:15 p.m. Wow, a great throw to Curtis Samuel along the sideline. The Commanders are at the Giants' 30-yard line.11:15 p.m. A great return by Antonio Gibson gives the Commanders nice field position. Taylor Heinicke will have 1 Andrew Booth Jr. Jersey :47 to work with.Giants 20, Commanders 1211:13 p.m. FIELD GOAL It wasn't the absolute smoothest kick, but Gano got the job done. The lead is back to eight, so the Commanders will need a two-point conversion with any touchdown they get.Crucial 3 points from Graham Gano: on NBC: Stream on NFL+ NFL (@NFL) 11:11 p.m. The Commanders are finally able to get a stop, but Graham Gano will have a chance to extend the lead with a 50-yard field goal try.11:08 p.m. Jones takes off and picks up another huge first down for the Giants. They're approaching field goal range, and more importantly approaching the two-minute warning.11:07 p.m. Now Barkley is hitting his stride. He runs for 12, 15, and 14 yards on consecutive plays to get the Giants moving and keep the clock running.Saquon taking over : on NBC: Stream on NFL+ NFL (@NFL) 11:05 p.m. FUMBLE Replay finds that Heinicke did lose control of the ball before he was down. A crushing end to a Commanders drive that started with so much fanfare. Can the Giants capitalize Tyler Conklin Jersey on this? There's at least plenty of clock to run.11:01 p.m. Great response by the Giants' defense, which rises up to force a field goal attempt. New York is going to challenge Dexter Lawrence's sack of Heinicke first, believing he fumbled. Interesting...10:59 p.m. Brian Robinson Jr. with a great run to take Washington into the red zone. He's having a very efficient night on the ground, even if his usage has been hit-or-mi s.10:58 p.m. Have a night, Jahan Dotson! Heinicke throws deep, and Dotson goes up and gets it to bring the Commanders well into Giants territory. Say what you will about Heinicke, he's about as entertaining as any quarterback in this league.Heinicke goes deep to Dotson for a huge gain! : on NBC: Stream on NFL+ NFL (@NFL) 10:54 p.m. Darrick Forrest nearly intercepts Jones on third down, and his pa s breakup will keep the Giants out of field goal range. Here comes a punt and a huge opportunity for the Commanders.10:52 p.m. A nice third down conversion for the Giants, this one from Jones to Barkley.10:51 p.m. Richie James with a nice 15-yard gain to jumpstart the Giants' drive. Any points here for New York would be huge.Giants 17, Commanders 1210:46 p.m. FIELD GOAL The Commanders are forced to attempt a long field goal, but Slye drills it. The Giants' lead is back to five.10:45 p.m Stephen Weatherly Jersey . Antonio Gibson, who's had his share of fumbling i sues, looses the football but is able to quickly recover.10:43 p.m. Heinicke makes something happen with his legs, rumbling his way to the Gian