Magic Johnson criticizes Commanders for overtime clock management blunder
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Magic Johnson expressed his disappointment with the Washington Commanders following their overtime mishap against the New York Giants on October 8, 2026. The team failed to manage the clock effectively, resulting in a tie after they could not set up for a final field goal attempt. Quarterback Jayden Daniels took responsibility for the lapse, while head coach Dan Quinn deflected blame from him. This mistake leaves the Commanders with a 1-3-1 record, complicating their season further as they aimed for a vital win.
- •Magic Johnson criticized Commanders for poor overtime clock management.
- •Team failed to set up for a potential game-winning field goal.
- •Jayden Daniels took responsibility for the blunder during press comments.
- •Coach Dan Quinn defended Daniels, shifting blame to the coaching staff.
- •Commanders hold a 1-3-1 record following the tie against the Giants.
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders’ meltdown vs. Giants was so bad even Magic Johnson can’t believe it
- 11:45 PMCBS NFL — Commanders minority owner Magic Johnson sounds off after stunning end-of-game botch
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Magic Johnson calls out Commanders for clock management debacle vs. Giants
"Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders missed a big opportunity to get a key win over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon. They made crucial errors in the overtime game that even NBA legend Magic Johnson chimed in with his thoughts. Both teams traded blows throughout the course of the game as they were even at 27 apiece. They needed an […] The post Commanders’ meltdown vs. Giants was so bad even Magic Johnson can’t believe it appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Johnson joined Commanders fans in questioning a disastrous final sequence that cost Washington an opportunity to defeat the Giants
"Magic Johnson did not mince words about the Commanders' late-game debacle.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 11:46 PMCommanders’ meltdown vs. Giants was so bad even Magic Johnson can’t believe it
Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders missed a big opportunity to get a key win over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon. They made crucial errors in the overtime game that even NBA legend Magic Johnson chimed in with his thoughts. Both teams traded blows throughout the course of the game as they were even at 27 apiece. They needed an […] The post Commanders’ meltdown vs. Giants was so bad even Magic Johnson can’t believe it appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- CBS NFLOct 11, 2026, 11:45 PMCommanders minority owner Magic Johnson sounds off after stunning end-of-game botch
Johnson joined Commanders fans in questioning a disastrous final sequence that cost Washington an opportunity to defeat the Giants
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 10:30 PMMagic Johnson calls out Commanders for clock management debacle vs. Giants
Magic Johnson did not mince words about the Commanders' late-game debacle.
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