Commanders run out the clock on themselves, settle for tie with Giants in overtime meltdown
Jameis Winston rallied the Giants from 14 down, but a key fumble and Jayden Daniels' clock misread left both NFC East rivals stuck in a tie.
The Giants and Commanders played to a 27-27 tie after a chaotic overtime period that saw both teams make critical errors. Washington relinquished a 14-point fourth-quarter lead before fumbling in overtime, and then failed to manage the clock effectively, preventing a game-winning field goal attempt. Both teams left with a tie, a result that coach Dan Quinn described as feeling like a loss.
- The Giants and Commanders tied 27-27 in overtime, marking the Giants’ second tie in three seasons.
- Washington blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead but had a chance to win in overtime.
- A fumble by Cam Skattebo gave the Commanders possession, but they were unable to set up a game-winning field goal due to clock mismanagement by Jayden Daniels.
- Both Skattebo and Daniels took responsibility for the late-game mistakes.
- Coach Dan Quinn and Commanders part-owner Magic Johnson expressed frustration with the outcome and the clock management.
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