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Commanders Tie Giants in Overtime After Botched Final Play

Washington's failure to execute a field goal in overtime led to a tie instead of a win.

New York Editorial News Desk October 12, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Commanders tied Giants after failing to execute a field goal in overtime.
  • Quarterback Jayden Daniels was unaware of the timeout situation.
  • Coach Dan Quinn criticized team's final sequence as a missed opportunity.

The Washington Commanders tied the New York Giants in overtime after failing to execute a field goal during the final moments of the game.

With 55 seconds remaining in overtime, the Commanders were on the Giants' 26-yard line and needed only to kick a field goal to secure the win.

Instead, the team opted to run the ball, gaining two yards on a scramble by Jayden Daniels, before attempting to throw a pass with no timeouts left.

Daniels, who was tackled and remained on the ground, did not spike the ball or attempt to stop the clock, leaving the team without a chance to kick the field goal.

Coach Dan Quinn expressed disappointment, stating that the team should have kicked the field goal earlier and that the responsibility for the mistake rested with him.

Quinn described the final sequence as a missed opportunity, emphasizing the importance of making the right call in high-pressure situations.

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