Commanders settle for tie after late overtime mistake
Washington and the Giants finished level in Week 5 after a costly error on the game's last play. Questions now surround where the team heads next.
By Standard Topic. AI-generated from the reporting listed under Coverage. Published . Updated .
This story is no longer being updated. It reflects reporting up to .
What happened
The Commanders appeared set to win their Week 5 game against the Giants. On the final play of overtime, they made an unthinkable mistake that let the game end in a tie. A week later, questions remain about the team's direction.
Why it matters
The rare outcome has left the team facing doubts about its next steps. Reports describe the result as a rare feat, underlining how unusual the ending was.
Coverage
- Dan Quinn on viral clip: "I definitely knew it was fourth down" (nbcsports.com)
- Week 5 NFL contests spark debate over referee decisions and game-clock errors (Yahoo Sports)
- A week removed from embarrassing tie, where do Commanders go from here? (espn.com)
- How did the Commanders tie? Jayden Daniels, Dan Quinn gaffe led to rare feat (USA Today)
More from Sports
- Celtics and Pistons headline NBA's season-opening triple-header
- Titans cut tackle Jordan Elliott over undisclosed facility incident
- LeBron James debuts for 76ers against Knicks on opening night
- Ciryl Gane's coach praises Josh Hokit before UFC 334
- Real Madrid reportedly seeks $90 million from Premier League clubs
- Bears climb into top five of NFL Week 7 rankings