Washington Commanders tie with New York Giants after late-game blunder

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Washington Commanders tie with New York Giants after late-game blunder
Summary

The Washington Commanders and New York Giants finish with a 27-27 tie on October 11. A missed opportunity for a game-winning kick occurred when the Commanders failed to stop the clock, leading to a critical mistake in overtime. Coach Dan Quinn's frustration was evident as he slammed his headset after the play. Following this misstep, fans expressed disappointment and called for accountability from Quinn and general manager Adam Peters. The tie leaves Washington with a record of 1-3-1, prompting questions about Quinn's future as head coach.

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  • •Commanders tie Giants 27-27 in overtime on October 11
  • •Mistake in the final possession costs a potential victory
  • •Dan Quinn visibly frustrated, slams headset after the blunder
  • •Fans criticize coaching decisions and call for accountability
  • •Washington's record now stands at 1-3-1
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  • 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Spare Me The Theatrics,’ ‘Head Coaching Career Over’ — NFL Fans Mock Dan Quinn for Destroying Headset As Commanders Get ‘Embarrassed’ vs. Giants
What they're saying
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Dan Quinn’s headset took the punishment after Washington let a potential winning kick disappear. Fans had a few suggestions about who should answer for the mistake.

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