NFL roundup: Daniels’ overtime blunder costs Commanders as Giants salvage wild 27-27 tie

By the Editorial Team · Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The Washington Commanders and New York Giants ended their game in a 27-27 tie after the Commanders failed to attempt a game-winning field goal in overtime due to a last-minute clock mismanagement by quarterback Jayden Daniels. This result highlights critical execution errors that cost Washington a potential victory despite Daniels’ dual-threat performance and sets up continued competition in their division standings.

The Washington Commanders and New York Giants played to a 27-27 tie on Sunday in a game marked by critical errors from both sides in overtime. The match, held at Northwest Stadium, saw the Commanders squander a late scoring opportunity when quarterback Jayden Daniels, operating with a brace on his left elbow, chose to avoid a quick spike and instead ran out the clock with 12 seconds remaining and no timeouts left.

Washington secured possession two minutes before the end of overtime after Dan Payne forced a fumble from Giants quarterback Cam Skattebo near field-goal range. Daniels advanced the Commanders to the Giants’ 24-yard line, but his decision to hold the ball led to time expiring before Washington could attempt a game-winning field goal. Coach Dan Quinn expressed visible frustration on the sidelines.

The Commanders had built a two-touchdown lead late in the fourth quarter, with Daniels contributing 199 passing yards and 103 rushing yards, including two touchdowns. However, Giants quarterback Jameis Winston orchestrated a rally, throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns. Winston connected twice with Isaiah Likely, who scored two touchdowns, and once with Malik Nabers, who caught 11 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. Notably, after a touchdown reception by Likely, the ball was knocked loose near the goal line but the score stood upon review.

Despite New York’s offensive resurgence, the Giants struggled on special teams, with kicker Dominic Zvada converting only two of five field-goal attempts. On the defensive side, New York was unable to contain Daniels’ mobility. The Commanders ultimately failed to capitalize on a final chance in regulation, stalling at midfield.

Elsewhere, the New England Patriots overpowered the Las Vegas Raiders 45-17 at home. Drake Maye threw four touchdown passes and ran for another, completing 26 of 34 attempts for 374 yards in his second career 300-yard game. The Patriots amassed a season-high 536 yards despite missing key defensive and offensive players due to injury. The Raiders’ offense, led by Kirk Cousins who threw for 243 yards and one touchdown, stalled for much of the game after briefly tying the score early.

In New York, the Jets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 17-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns in rainy conditions. Braelon Allen’s 22-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter secured the win after the Jets recovered a fumbled punt snap. New York’s defense pressured Cleveland’s quarterback Deshaun Watson with eight sacks, including a crucial strip-sack by Will McDonald on the final drive. Quarterback Geno Smith threw a touchdown pass on the Jets’ opening drive, finishing with 182 yards.

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-22 behind Jaylen Warren’s 188 total yards and two long touchdowns. Warren’s contributions—six receptions for 87 yards and 101 rushing yards—helped Pittsburgh bounce back after a prior loss. Aaron Rodgers, completing 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns, absorbed a significant hit during the game but continued leading the offense. Tight end Pat Freiermuth caught two touchdown passes, including a key score late in the fourth quarter.

Finally, the Houston Texans recorded their first win of the season by shutting out the Tennessee Titans 26-3. Quarterback CJ Stroud threw for 261 yards and a touchdown while adding a rushing score. Houston dominated after a slow start, forcing turnovers and limiting Tennessee to 187 total yards—the Titans’ lowest output this season. The Texans’ defense registered four sacks, with Will Anderson Jr. accounting for three, and kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn contributed four field goals. Tennessee’s losing streak extended to 11 games within the AFC South and six overall dating back to last season.

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