Giants and Commanders Tie 27-27 After Late Comeback
The New York Giants and Washington Commanders tied 27-27 on October 11 after New York erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit, then both teams failed to convert chances to win in overtime. The Giants trailed 27-13 before quarterback Jameis Winston threw touchdown passes to Isaiah Likely and Malik Nabers. Likely’s 17-yard score on fourth-and-8 cut the deficit, and Nabers caught a 17-yard touchdown with 1:43 remaining to tie the game. Winston finished with 326 passing yards and three touchdowns. Nabers had 11 catches for 121 yards, while Likely caught 11 passes for 94 yards and two scores. New York had a chance to take the lead in overtime, but running back Cam Skattebo fumbled in Washington territory. The Commanders recovered and moved into position for a potential winning kick. Earlier in the period, Giants kicker Dominic Zvada missed a 46-yard field-goal attempt, giving Washington another possession. Washington advanced to the Giants’ 24-yard line on its final drive. With 12 seconds remaining and no timeouts, quarterback Jayden Daniels ran up the middle and went down as the clock expired, leaving the Commanders unable to attempt a field goal.