Giants Tie Commanders 27-27 in Overtime

The New York Giants and Washington Commanders delivered a thrilling performance in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, culminating in a 27-27 overtime tie at Northwest Stadium. The game, played on a rainy afternoon in Landover, Maryland, featured a back-and-forth contest with both teams showcasing their offensive and defensive capabilities.

Washington struck first with a 69-yard drive, capped by a 33-yard touchdown run from Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The Commanders led 6-0 after the opening quarter. New York responded with a 22-yard drive, ending in a 51-yard field goal by rookie kicker Dominic Zvada, trimming the deficit to 6-3.

Despite the Giants’ efforts, they managed only three points in the first half. The team struggled with rushing, averaging just 2.2 yards per carry. A key moment came in the second quarter when Winston was sacked by K’Lavon Chaisson, and the Giants failed to capitalize on a late drive, allowing Washington to extend its lead to 12-3 at halftime.

In the third quarter, the Giants mounted a comeback, scoring a touchdown on a 63-yard drive. Winston found tight end Isaiah Likely for the game’s first touchdown, cutting the Commanders’ lead to 19-13. Washington responded with an 81-yard drive, including a 26-yard touchdown run by Daniels and a two-point conversion, putting the Commanders up 27-13.

The Giants continued their resurgence, scoring another touchdown on a 72-yard drive, cutting the deficit to 27-20. On their next possession, Winston led New York to a 10-play, 72-yard drive for the game-tying touchdown, making the score 27-27 with under two minutes remaining in regulation.

Overtime saw both teams exchange possessions, with Zvada missing a 46-yard field goal attempt. Washington eventually punted, giving the Giants the ball at their own 9-yard line. After a series of plays, Skattebo fumbled the ball, recovered by Shy Tuttle. With 12 seconds left, the Commanders failed to align for the final snap, resulting in the game ending in a 27-27 tie.