The Washington Commanders (6-2) lead the New York Giants (2-6) 21-7 at halftime of their Week 9 game at MetLife Stadium.

New York initially went on the offensive, but the Commanders quickly forced a three-pointer. The Commanders returned the favor when Tress Way had his first punt against the Giants this season.

From then on, the Giants leaned on the running game and Washington had no answer. Luckily for the Commanders, edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. sacked quarterback Daniel Jones and forced a fumble, which linebacker Bobby Wagner rushed down the field to recover.

A few plays later, Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels found Terry McLaurin for a short touchdown pass.

The Giants stayed on the ground and beat the Commanders with a 16-play, 73-yard drive that took nearly 10 minutes to clinch the game.

After another defensive stop, the Commanders turned to running back Austin Ekeler for two big plays, capping the drive with a short touchdown run.

Just before halftime, Daniels quickly led the Commanders down the field and found McLaurin again for an 18-yard touchdown with less than 10 seconds left. Washington had one last play before kicking a field goal, and Daniels went into the end zone. The play was set up by Daniels' completion of Dyami Brown on the previous play for a huge gain on third-and-long.

Daniels completed nine of 11 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. He also rushed for 21 yards. Ekeler paced Washington with 40 rushing yards, while Noah Brown caught three passes for 50 yards. Both of McLaurin's receptions were touchdowns.

The Commanders start the second half with football.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: At halftime, the Commanders led the Giants 21-7