Commanders Tie Giants 27-27 After Overtime Clock Mistake

The Washington Commanders and New York Giants finished 27-27 on Sunday, October 11, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, after a dramatic NFL Week 5 matchup ended with Washington failing to attempt a potential game-winning field goal in overtime. Quarterback Jayden Daniels returned from a left elbow injury, but a late clock-management mistake prevented the Commanders from converting a promising final possession into a victory. Washington led by 14 points in the fourth quarter before New York rallied behind quarterback Jameis Winston.

The Giants improved to 3-1-1 and remained atop the NFC East, while the Commanders moved to 1-3-1, according to the game reports published by ABC7 New York and Bleacher Report. Daniels completed 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards without an interception and rushed nine times for 103 yards and two touchdowns. Wearing a brace on his left elbow, he returned after dislocating the non-throwing elbow in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys and missing Washington's next two games.

Winston completed 33 of 54 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. New York's comeback featured major contributions from wide receivers Malik Nabers and tight end Isaiah Likely, who each caught 11 passes.

Likely finished with 94 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Nabers recorded 121 yards and one touchdown. Terry McLaurin, returning from a hamstring injury, caught four passes for 62 yards for Washington. Washington established an early advantage when running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored on a 33-yard run during the opening drive. A missed extra point by kicker Drew Stevens and multiple missed field goals by New York contributed to a 9-3 Commanders lead at halftime.

Daniels extended Washington's advantage with touchdown runs of 38 yards in the third quarter and 26 yards in the fourth. A successful two-point conversion involving Daniels and McLaurin helped the Commanders build a 27-13 lead. New York responded with four consecutive scoring possessions.

Winston connected with Likely for a one-yard touchdown after a controversial pass-interference penalty against Washington cornerback Amik Robertson, then found Likely again for a 17-yard score in the fourth quarter. Replay review confirmed that Likely had crossed the goal line before the ball came loose.

Winston completed the comeback by throwing a 17-yard touchdown pass to Nabers with 1:43 remaining in regulation, tying the game at 27. Washington's final drive before overtime stalled near midfield. The Giants had an opportunity to win during the extra period, but kicker Dominic Zvada missed a 46-yard field-goal attempt.

New York subsequently advanced into Washington territory before linebacker Daron Payne stripped the ball from running back Cam Skattebo, giving the Commanders possession with approximately two minutes remaining. Daniels moved Washington into field-goal range with a 16-yard scramble and completions to McLaurin and Treylon Burks. However, with 12 seconds left and no timeouts available, he scrambled and was tackled for no gain instead of stopping the clock to set up the kick.

Washington attempted to spike the ball, but the clock expired before the team could execute the play. Coach Dan Quinn reacted by removing his headset as the Commanders settled for the tie.

Zvada made only two of five field-goal attempts for New York, while Washington also missed an extra point. The Giants additionally suffered injuries to right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor, cornerback Colton Hood and safety Tyler Nubin during the game, according to ABC7 New York. Washington will visit the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 19, while New York is scheduled to host the New Orleans Saints the following Sunday.