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Giants and Commanders tie in overtime amid game mishaps on October 12

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Giants and Commanders tie in overtime amid game mishaps on October 12

Summary

The New York Giants and Washington Commanders ended their October 12 matchup in a tie after an overtime struggle. The game saw the Giants rallying from a 27-13 fourth-quarter deficit, led by Jameis Winston's scoring drives. Both teams had opportunities to secure a win, but the Giants missed a critical field goal and the Commanders failed to spike the ball in time for a winning kick. This tie marks the first of the NFL season.

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By the Numbers

•The tie followed a fourth-quarter comeback from the Giants.
•Jameis Winston guided two scoring drives in the fourth quarter.
•Dominic Zvada missed a 46-yard field goal for the Giants in overtime.
•The Commanders failed to spike the ball to attempt a game-winning field goal.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Giants, Commanders get ‘Dumb & Dumber’ treatment from New York Post after appalling tie

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The NFL media world is having a field day after the New York Giants and Washington Commanders’ tie , including the New York Post, which dubbed the teams “Dumb & Dumber” on the back pages. The Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, edition of the Post featured a picture of Commanders head coach Dan Quinn frustrated after the game. “Giants gifted ugly tie after […] The post Giants, Commanders get ‘Dumb & Dumber’ treatment from New York Post after appalling tie appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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