The New York Giants and Washington Commanders finished tied 27-27 after overtime Sunday, with Jameis Winston’s three touchdown passes helping New York overcome a nine-point halftime deficit in a game that produced no winner. The Week 5 NFC East matchup at Northwest Stadium ended with both teams scoreless in the extra period, leaving an unusual result after a productive second half.
For the Giants, the tie preserved a strong start to the regular season at 3-1-1, though their first road victory remains elusive. Washington moved to 1-3-1 after leading at halftime and entering the fourth quarter ahead. Neither side earned the full standings benefit it wanted from this divisional meeting in front of 64,195 fans.
Giants Find Their Offense After Halftime
Washington held a 6-3 advantage after the opening quarter, then added six unanswered points in the second to take a 12-3 halftime lead. New York’s offense had work to do: three points across two quarters left little room for another quiet stretch.
The Giants responded with 10 third-quarter points, while Washington added seven. That made it 19-13 entering the fourth, keeping the Commanders in front but bringing New York within one possession. The fourth quarter delivered the biggest combined scoring output of the afternoon: the Giants scored 14 points and Washington scored eight, sending the game to overtime at 27-27.
New York outscored Washington 24-15 after halftime in regulation. That recovery was enough to erase the earlier deficit, but not enough to secure a victory. The supplied scoring summary does not establish the sequence of the late scores, so it cannot identify a specific tying drive or confirm a two-point conversion.
Key Performers: Winston, Daniels and Nabers
Jameis Winston, Giants: His passing line was 33/54, 326 YDS, 3 TD. Winston completed 61.1% of his attempts while carrying a substantial passing workload. His interception total was not supplied, so an INT figure cannot be confirmed.
Jayden Daniels, Commanders: The game’s rushing leader posted 9 CAR, 103 YDS, 2 TD. Daniels averaged 11.4 yards per carry, giving Washington a major source of production on the ground. His two rushing touchdowns accounted for 12 of the Commanders’ 27 points before any conversion attempts.
Malik Nabers, Giants: The receiving leader finished with 11 REC, 121 YDS, 1 TD. Nabers accounted for one-third of Winston’s completions and 37.1% of his passing yards, making him a central contributor to New York’s aerial production.
NerdSports Stat: The teams combined for 39 second-half points—72.2% of their 54 total points—before scoring zero in overtime.
Overtime Leaves the Division Rivals Level
After a 22-point fourth quarter, overtime offered one more chance to settle the matchup. Instead, neither team scored. There was no game-winning finish: the official result was a tie after one extra period.
New York now turns toward its October 18 home game against the New Orleans Saints, while Washington hosts the San Francisco 49ers on October 19. With both teams still shaping their NFC East and playoff prospects, converting competitive performances into wins remains the next priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Neither team won. The Giants and Commanders tied 27-27 after overtime on October 11, 2026.
Jameis Winston threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, completing 33 of 54 passes.
Yes. One scoreless overtime period followed a 27-27 regulation finish.
New York is now 3-1-1; Washington is 1-3-1.
The Giants host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT. The Commanders host the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:15 PM PDT.
