New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders ended in a 27–27 overtime tie on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Washington was close to attempting a game-winning field goal in the final moments of overtime, but the offense failed to get another snap off before time expired. The Giants had earlier missed a potential winning field goal and lost a fumble in overtime. The result and extraordinary ending are confirmed in the New York Giants’ official October 11 game analysis.
Giants vs. Commanders: final score and key facts
| Detail | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Game | New York Giants at Washington Commanders |
| Date | October 11, 2026, NFL Week 5 |
| Final | Giants 27, Commanders 27 (overtime tie) |
| Washington halftime lead | 12–3 |
| Giants quarterback | Jameis Winston: 326 passing yards, three passing TDs |
| Washington quarterback | Jayden Daniels: 103 rushing yards, two rushing TDs |
| Records afterward | Giants 3–1–1; Commanders 1–3–1 |
| Decisive final moment | Washington ran out of overtime before its potential game-winning field-goal attempt |
Why did Giants vs. Commanders end in a tie?
The short answer is that neither team scored a winning point during overtime. New York had the first possession of the extra period and tried a 46-yard field goal by rookie Dominic Zvada, but the attempt went wide left. Later, the Giants drove close to Washington territory before a costly fumble gave the ball back to the Commanders. Washington’s final drive then reached the Giants’ 24-yard line. However, after Jayden Daniels was stopped for no gain on second-and-eight, the offense did not get the next play started before time expired. The potential 42-yard attempt by Drew Stevens never happened.
That last distinction matters. Washington did not miss the final field goal: it did not attempt one. A reader scanning only the 27–27 score might assume both teams were repeatedly stopped by the opposing defense. In reality, New York missed a kick and turned the ball over, while Washington’s last opportunity disappeared with the remaining overtime clock.
The closing minutes of regulation made overtime possible
With roughly 11 minutes left in regulation, New York still trailed by 14 points. That deficit required multiple productive possessions, timely defensive stops and enough time left for the Giants to catch Washington. Quarterback Jameis Winston, playing in place of injured Jaxson Dart, threw two of his three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter.
The tying score came with 1:43 remaining. Winston found Malik Nabers for a 17-yard touchdown, completing the comeback to 27–27. That was not the first time New York had generated pressure during its late surge, but it was the play that eliminated Washington’s lead and made an extra period necessary.
What changed after a difficult first half?
According to the Giants’ report, New York managed only 77 first-half yards and went into halftime down 12–3. Afterward, the passing attack was more effective, and Winston finished 33-of-54 for 326 yards and three touchdowns. The Giants also converted a fourth-and-four in the third quarter with a 21-yard Tyrone Tracy Jr. reception that extended a touchdown drive. Such conversions matter because they keep a team from surrendering the ball when it has very few remaining possessions to spare.
Overtime, possession by possession
New York’s first chance: a missed 46-yarder
The Giants took the opening possession of overtime and moved into range for Zvada. His 46-yard field-goal attempt missed to the left. The miss gave Washington an immediate opportunity to win with a scoring drive of its own.
Washington’s first overtime drive stalled
The Commanders began at their own 36, but a sequence that included a fumble forced by Giants defender Abdul Carter ended with Washington keeping the ball but punting. That meant neither team’s first overtime possession had broken the tie.
New York’s second opportunity ended with a fumble
Running back Cam Skattebo produced a 19-yard carry to start an encouraging Giants drive, and Winston connected with Nabers for 28 yards. Additional runs brought New York to Washington’s 24-yard line. The possession could have created another chance for the deciding points. Instead, Daron Payne knocked the ball loose from Skattebo and Shy Tuttle recovered for Washington. It was a particularly expensive turnover because of the field position New York had already earned.
Washington’s final chance ended with the clock
The Commanders responded with Terry McLaurin gaining 16 yards along the sideline and Daniels scrambling for 16 more. But after Daniels was tackled at the New York 24, Washington could not organize the next snap before overtime ended. Although the ball was in potential field-goal range, position on the field is not the same as an attempt. The clock left the Commanders with no final kick and both teams with a tie.
How the two quarterbacks shaped the result
Winston’s three touchdown passes powered a comeback after New York’s flat opening half. Tight end Isaiah Likely caught 11 passes for 94 yards and two scores, giving Winston a productive target in the middle stages of the contest. For Washington, Daniels was dangerous as a runner, reaching 103 rushing yards with two rushing touchdowns. Those opposing strengths created a game in which Washington was ahead early and New York had the late offensive response.
Daniels had missed the previous two games with a left-elbow injury, according to the Giants’ official account. This fact is relevant as background rather than a basis for claiming an unverified effect on his late-game decision-making. The official explanation of the final result is that Washington did not snap the ball before the overtime clock expired.
Where the tie leaves the NFC East
New York emerged at 3–1–1 and Washington at 1–3–1. A tie is neither a win nor a loss and changes a club’s winning percentage differently from a victory or defeat. The Giants’ official report noted that New York would enter Week 6 atop the NFC East regardless of the result after losses by Philadelphia and Dallas. Future standings depend on later games; this article reflects information checked on October 11, 2026 only.
Giants vs. Commanders FAQ
Who won Giants vs. Commanders on October 11, 2026?
Neither team won. The final result was a 27–27 overtime tie.
Did Washington miss a field goal as time expired?
No. The Commanders did not get the final field-goal attempt off; overtime expired before another snap.
Did the Giants miss a kick in overtime?
Yes. Dominic Zvada missed a 46-yard attempt wide left.
Who caught the Giants’ tying touchdown?
Malik Nabers caught a 17-yard touchdown pass from Jameis Winston with 1:43 remaining in regulation.
What were the records after the game?
New York stood at 3–1–1 and Washington at 1–3–1.
Official source, related analysis and photo license
Game reporting verified October 11, 2026: New York Giants — official 27–27 overtime analysis. More AVARIXO Week 5 reading: how Jacksonville won in the final eight seconds and the Patriots–Raiders game breakdown.
Featured photo: Washington and New York playing in September 2025 (archival photo, not this October 2026 game). Photographer All-Pro Reels / Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
