Giants and Commanders Tie in Chaotic Overtime Game
The Washington Commanders tied the New York Giants 27-27 on Sunday. Washington lost a shot at a game-winning field goal in the final seconds of overtime.
- A Cam Skattebo fumble gave Washington the ball late in overtime.
- 13 seconds remained with Washington at the Giants' 24-yard line, out of timeouts.
- Daniels scrambled, then slid down with eight seconds left.
- Receivers stayed downfield, and Washington could not line up to spike.
Why it matters: The result was the NFL's first tie since Dallas and Green Bay drew 40-40 in Week 4 of 2025. It turned a near-certain Washington win into a split.
- Coach Dan Quinn threw his headset to the ground as time ran out.
- Minority owner Magic Johnson criticized the team's clock management on X.
How 12 sources split on this story
Where they split: Coverage differs on blame: most outlets focus on Daniels' scramble, while Mediaite also faults Quinn for calling a play instead of kicking.
Center coverage, 6 sources: The center treats the tie as a costly clock-management error, with some faulting both the quarterback and the coaching staff.
Right coverage, 3 sources: The right emphasizes Quinn's angry reaction and the fan backlash aimed at Daniels.
What’s next: Daniels called the ending a communication failure and said, "Ultimately, it's on me."
- The tie lets the Giants build on their NFC East lead.
- Who on Washington's staff decided to run a play rather than set up the kick?
- Will the team change how it handles end-of-game situations?