New York Giants Steve Serby Jameis Winston was almost the hero the Giants needed before Big Blue OT blunder By Steve Serby Published Oct. 11, 2026, 11:57 p.m. ET New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) celebrates with teammates following overtime in a game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Getty Images LANDOVER, Md. — Jameis Winston didn’t turn out to be a hero.
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Winston, targeting Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely over and over, was 26-for-38 with three touchdown after halftime and overcame a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit in the Giants’ 27-27 overtime tie with the Commanders.
He orchestrated a 13-play, 63-yard TD drive; a nine-play, 75-yard TD drive; and a 10-play, 72-yard TD drive.
