The Commanders Run Out of Time in a Stunning Tie With the Giants

The Commanders escaped the jaws of defeat Sunday against the Giants, but it wasn’t enough earn them a win as Washington was forced to settle for a stunning 27-27 tie.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels took a sack with six seconds left in overtime, and his team was out of timeouts, leaving Washington unable to attempt what could have been a game-winning field goal.

The game had reached overtime only after Washington blew a 27-13 lead with less than 10 minutes remaining. It appeared New York was on the brink of a win late in the extra period, but a Cam Skattebo fumble on Washington’s 24-yard line gave the Commanders one final chance. Washington put a drive together, but the game ended with Washington on New York’s 24-yard line and kicker Drew Stevens still on the sideline.

Daniels, in his first game back since dislocating his elbow in Week 2, threw for 199 yards, ran for another 103 and had two rushing scores. But his stellar return performance was capped by a disastrous final play.

On the other side of the ball, Washington’s defense fell apart in the second half after stifling the Giants’ offense for the majority of the afternoon. The Giants scored touchdowns on their final three series in regulation to help erase a late deficit. Tight end Isaiah Likely caught 11 passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns and receiver Malik Nabers added 11 catches for 121 yards and the touchdown that helped send the game to overtime.

Washington allowed a long drive on New York’s second possession of overtime, and it looked to be fatal. But on a first-and-10, Skattebo had the ball ripped out by defensive tackle Daron Payne.

The Commanders marched down the field, with key receptions by Terry McLaurin, Antonio Williams and Treylon Burks. But all momentum was lost when Daniels took a sack and the Commanders ran out of time.