Eagles and Commanders struggle to win as Giants fumble opportunities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Eagles lost a tight game to the Jaguars, with critical mistakes in time management leading to a last-second defeat. Nick Sirianni's decision to kick inbounds with eight seconds remaining is under scrutiny after the Jaguars capitalized to score. In the NFC East matchup, both the Giants and Commanders failed to secure a win in overtime, with the Giants fumbling an opportunity to set up a game-winning field goal. Despite trailing late, the Commanders couldn't capitalize on their chances either, finishing with the game still tied as time expired.
- •Eagles lose to Jaguars after mismanaging final seconds on October 8.
- •Giants and Commanders both miss overtime opportunities on October 8.
- •Giants fumble the ball while in position for a game-winning kick.
- •Commanders waste chances, including a missed extra point.
- •No NFC East teams secured a win in Week 5.
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"The Eagles blew the game prior to the final kickoff, and somehow both the Giants and Commanders blew overtime.
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