Commanders tie with Giants after late-game collapse in Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

The Washington Commanders played to a tie against the New York Giants in Week 5, concluding 27-27. The Commanders held a 27-13 lead in the fourth quarter but allowed the Giants to score two late touchdowns, forcing overtime. Neither team could secure a win in the extra period. Quarterback Jayden Daniels had a notable performance, completing 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards and rushing for 103 yards and two touchdowns. The coaching staff faced criticism for late-game decisions and the secondary's inability to stop the Giants’ offense was highlighted.
- •Commanders led 27-13 in the fourth quarter
- •Giants scored two touchdowns to force overtime
- •Jayden Daniels accounted for 302 total yards and two touchdowns
- •Commanders' secondary allowed 326 passing yards and three touchdowns
- •Game ended in a tie after overtime scoreless period
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