Commanders’ clock error sparks scrutiny of Quinn after overtime tie

Commanders’ clock error sparks scrutiny of Quinn after overtime tie

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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and the team’s leadership came under pressure after the 27-27 overtime tie with the New York Giants. The scrutiny follows criticism from former NBA star Magic Johnson, who expressed disbelief over the clock handling, and linebacker Micah Parsons, who warned that quarterback Jayden Daniels’ mistake could jeopardize Quinn’s job. According to Yahoo Sports, the Commanders failed to spike the ball in overtime, allowing the Giants to tie the game at 27-27. CBS Sports noted the result was the league’s first draw of the season.

ESPN reported that quarterback Jayden Daniels said he was responsible for the mismanaged final play. Fox News said Magic Johnson voiced disbelief over the clock error and that Dan Quinn accepted responsibility. NBC Sports quoted Micah Parsons saying Daniels’ handling of the clock could cost Quinn his position.

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October 14, 2026
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Commanders face scrutiny after Week 5 tie with Giants
Commanders face scrutiny after Week 5 tie with Giants

Hogs Haven • 14 Oct 21:29

Washington's 27-27 draw with New York has put head coach Dan Quinn and the team's leadership under pressure to address the performance and plan for upcoming games.

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October 13, 2026
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Parsons blames quarterback Jayden Daniels for clock mishap that may affect Dan Quinn's job
Parsons blames quarterback Jayden Daniels for clock mishap that may affect Dan Quinn's job

NBC Sports • 13 Oct 20:06

Linebacker Micah Parsons said quarterback Jayden Daniels' handling of the game clock in the Giants-Commanders overtime loss could cost head coach Dan Quinn his position.

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October 12, 2026
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Washington Commanders lose overtime game after clock runs out
Washington Commanders lose overtime game after clock runs out

Bleacher Report • 12 Oct 20:21

The Commanders' overtime attempt against the New York Giants ended when a missed timeout and a sack allowed the clock to expire, leaving the team with a 1-3-1 record.

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Commanders settle for tie after overtime mishap; Eagles lose in London on special teams decision
Commanders settle for tie after overtime mishap; Eagles lose in London on special teams decision

NFL.com • 12 Oct 16:54

Washington and New York finished 24-24 after a clock-management error in overtime, while Philadelphia fell to Jacksonville in London following a controversial field-goal choice.

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Commanders tie Giants as second-half collapse leads to overtime
Commanders tie Giants as second-half collapse leads to overtime

Hogs Haven • 12 Oct 15:42

Washington tied New York 24-24 after a strong first half and a defensive turnover in overtime, but the team struggled with clock management and second-half performance.

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Commanders blame timeout confusion for overtime tie with Giants
Commanders blame timeout confusion for overtime tie with Giants

Yahoo Sports • 12 Oct 12:59

Washington head coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels accepted responsibility after the team failed to manage its timeouts in overtime, resulting in a tie with New York.

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Commanders tie Giants after clock-management error in overtime
Commanders tie Giants after clock-management error in overtime

Hogs Haven • 12 Oct 12:30

Washington fell into a 27-27 tie with the New York Giants after quarterback Jayden Daniels went down with eight seconds remaining, ending any chance for a game-winning field goal.

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Magic Johnson criticizes Commanders' overtime clock management after tie with Giants
Magic Johnson criticizes Commanders' overtime clock management after tie with Giants

Fox News • 12 Oct 11:16

Former NBA star Magic Johnson expressed disbelief over the Washington Commanders' clock handling in overtime, while head coach Dan Quinn accepted responsibility for the mistake.

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Giants running back Cam Skattebo reflects on overtime fumble loss to Commanders
Giants running back Cam Skattebo reflects on overtime fumble loss to Commanders

NBC Sports • 12 Oct 10:52

Cam Skattebo said he will review his overtime fumble against Washington and focus on ball security, while the Giants fell short in overtime.

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Commanders fail to manage clock in overtime, finish game in a tie with Giants
Commanders fail to manage clock in overtime, finish game in a tie with Giants

Fox News • 12 Oct 10:46

Washington missed a field-goal opportunity in overtime after a clock-management error, resulting in a 24-24 tie with New York.

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Week 5 NFL Review Highlights Commanders’ Tie, Jaguars’ Win and Packers’ Deep-Ball Surge
Week 5 NFL Review Highlights Commanders’ Tie, Jaguars’ Win and Packers’ Deep-Ball Surge

The Ringer • 12 Oct 05:06

Washington’s overtime error led to a 27-27 tie with New York, Jacksonville edged Philadelphia 19-17 in London, and Green Bay’s Jordan Love posted a career-best deep-passing performance in a 31-7 victory over Chicago.

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Giants fall short of historic comeback after overtime fumble
Giants fall short of historic comeback after overtime fumble

NJ.com • 12 Oct 00:40

The New York Giants tied Washington 27-27 after a missed overtime field-goal attempt, but a late fumble by running back Cam Skattebo prevented a potential win.

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October 11, 2026
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Commanders lose OT chance after clock-management error
Commanders lose OT chance after clock-management error

ESPN • 11 Oct 23:40

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels took responsibility for a mismanaged final play that prevented a field-goal attempt in overtime against the New York Giants.

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Commanders and Giants finish NFL season's first tie after Washington's overtime clock error
Commanders and Giants finish NFL season's first tie after Washington's overtime clock error

CBS Sports • 11 Oct 21:27

Washington and New York played to a 27-27 tie, the league's first draw of the season, after the Commanders mismanaged the overtime clock, ending with a failed play.

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Commanders' clock management error leads to 27-27 tie with Giants
Commanders' clock management error leads to 27-27 tie with Giants

Yahoo Sports • 11 Oct 20:58

Washington failed to spike the ball in overtime, allowing the New York Giants to tie the game at 27-27 after a late comeback.

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