Washington Commanders mishandling costs them win against New York Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Washington Commanders faced an unprecedented blunder in overtime against the New York Giants on October 11, 2026. With seconds remaining and a chance to win on a field goal, the team failed to execute a crucial play, resulting in a tie. Head coach Dan Quinn accepted responsibility for the mismanagement, while quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive coordinator David Blough also faced scrutiny for their roles. Washington's inability to effectively manage the clock has raised questions about their preparedness as they head into a challenging matchup against the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers next Sunday.
- •The game ended in a tie after overtime against the Giants.
- •Washington failed to spike the ball with time running out.
- •Dan Quinn took responsibility for the mismanagement of the final seconds.
- •Jayden Daniels and David Blough faced criticism for their execution.
- •The Commanders will play the 5-0 San Francisco next.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Who’s to blame for Washington’s season-defining blunder?
"The Commanders blunder Sunday was an all-timer, and there is plenty of blame to go around.
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