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What Commanders' Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels said after jarring end-of-game mistake in tie vs. Giants

The Washington Commanders' season-high stakes game against the New York Giants ended in a 27-27 tie after a costly sequence of errors in the final seconds of overtime. With the clock winding down and a field goal attempt their only realistic path to victory, the Commanders' offense failed to execute under pressure.

On second-and-8 with just 12 seconds remaining, quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambled and held the ball out of bounds, stalling the clock and eliminating any chance to spike it or kick the field goal before time expired. The misstep came after Washington had already wasted their final timeout earlier in the drive, leaving them with no options as the seconds ticked away.

Coach Dan Quinn and Daniels both acknowledged the mistake afterward, with Daniels emphasizing personal accountability and the need for better situational awareness from the entire offense. The tie marked the first of the 2026 season, underscoring the Commanders' struggles to close out games when it mattered most.

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