Commanders let overtime win slip away against Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
In an overtime clash on October 11, 2026, the Washington Commanders faced the New York Giants but failed to capitalize on a potential game-winning field goal opportunity. Jayden Daniels mishandled the clock management, leading to a missed chance as time expired. This blunder has drawn criticism, with Rex Ryan calling it the 'dumbest thing' he's seen. The Giants remain atop the NFC East following this dramatic finish.
- •Commanders were poised for a game-winning field goal in overtime.
- •Jayden Daniels allowed the clock to expire before snapping the ball.
- •Rex Ryan criticized the ending as the 'dumbest thing' he's ever seen.
- •Giants maintain their position at the top of the NFC East.
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime NFL coach claims Commanders’ meltdown is dumbest thing he’s ever seen
"Everyone is still trying to make sense of how the Giants-Commanders game ended.
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