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Commanders clock mess
Commanders' clock blunder ends game in tie after overtime.
In brief
Commanders' clock blunder ends game in tie after overtime. Washington's overtime clock management error led to a 27-27 tie with the Giants after a failed field goal attempt. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Overtime clock mix-up
The Commanders' clock ran out before a possible game-winning field goal attempt, leaving the game tied 27-27.
“The Commanders can't get the play off in time and this game ends in a tie”
Magic Johnson's reaction
Magic Johnson expressed disbelief over Washington's poor clock management, stating they could have won with a short field goal.
“I'm in total disbelief my Commanders had such poor clock management in today's overtime game against the Giants.”
Aftermath
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels took blame for the clock error, but Magic Johnson called it a complete failure by all involved.
“After the first down run, still trying to gain more for the kick. Right call is honestly we can go clock it early and don't put ourselves in that spot.”
The key point
Washington's overtime clock management error led to a 27-27 tie with the Giants after a failed field goal attempt.
