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Jayden Daniels’ clock management blunder cost the Commanders a chance to beat the Giants

The Washington Commanders’ late-game collapse against the New York Giants on Sunday resulted in the first tie of the 2026 NFL season, as both teams settled for a 27-27 deadlock in overtime. Washington’s momentum crumbled after Jayden Daniels’ strong fourth-quarter performance, including a 26-yard touchdown scramble that extended their lead to 27-13.

However, Jameis Winston led a Giants resurgence, throwing three touchdown passes—two to Isaiah Likely and Malik Nabers—to tie the game with under two minutes left. The Commanders’ subsequent punt sent the game into overtime, where rookie kicker Dominic Zvada’s missed 46-yard field goal attempt set the stage for further drama.

A series of turnovers—including a fumble recovery by Dyami Brown and a forced turnover by Cam Skattebo—kept the game alive, but Daniels’ clock management ultimately proved costly as Washington failed to capitalize on their final possession.

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