EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Interstat) — Marcus Mariota threw for 211 yards and a touchdown Sunday as the Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 29 to 21 at MetLife Stadium. Washington built a commanding 22-7 halftime lead behind a 19-point second quarter, highlighted by a 16-yard touchdown run from Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The Giants, led by rookie Jaxson Dart’s two touchdown passes, closed within eight points in the fourth quarter but missed two field goals. Mariota’s 51-yard scoring strike to Terry McLaurin early in the final period secured the win before an announced crowd of 77,481. The Commanders improved to 4-10 while the Giants fell to 2-12.