Commanders and Giants tie after overtime in rare NFL stalemate

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Commanders and Giants tie after overtime in rare NFL stalemate
Summary

The New York Giants and Washington Commanders concluded a game in a tie, marking the NFL's first deadlock of the season. The Giants rallied from a two-score deficit to level the game at 27-27, forcing overtime. In overtime, both teams missed opportunities, including a missed field goal by the Giants and a costly fumble by New York. With time running out, the Commanders failed to get a final kick off due to a mismanaged clock, resulting in the stalemate. This tie marks the third in the rivalry’s history.

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  • •Score ended at 27-27 after overtime.
  • •Giants scored 14 unanswered points to tie.
  • •Commanders fumbled late in overtime, allowing the tie.
  • •This marks the third tie in the teams' history.
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  • 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — NFL tie history: Commanders-Giants play to rare stalemate in NFC East battle
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These two teams tied for the third time in their rivalry history.

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