beyond the back page Neither the Giants nor the Jets impressed, but they survived, and that’s better than the alternative By Dan Martin Published Oct. 12, 2026, 7:40 a.m. ET Jameis Winston (19) celebrates with a teammate following the Giants' 27-27 tie wth the Commanders on Oct. 11, 2026. Getty Images Neither the Giants’ 27-27 tie against the Commanders nor the Jets’ 17-12 win over the Browns in New Jersey is likely to be remembered for long.
But both outcomes were different from what the fanbases have usually come to expect.
In another year, Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels would have simply taken a knee to set up a game-winning field goal in overtime — sending the Giants to defeat after Cam Skattebo seemed to fumble away a win.
Instead, the ultra-talented QB bizarrely ran around in circles, wasting valuable seconds that ultimately robbed Washington, without a timeout, of even a chance at a field goal. leaving the Giants celebrating a tie that left them 3-1-1 and atop the NFC East.
