# Commanders clock mess

> Commanders' clock blunder ends game in tie after overtime.
- Title: Commanders clock mess · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/commanders-giants-overtime-clock-management-magic-johnson
- Published: 2026-10-11T23:45:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: commanders, giants, magic johnson, nfl, overtime, field goal, clock management, 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.
## Key takeaway

Washington's overtime clock management error led to a 27-27 tie with the Giants after a failed field goal attempt.