# Giants Tie Commanders 27-27 in Week 5

> Giants and Commanders trade touchdowns in overtime to end Week 5 tied 27-27.
- Title: Giants Tie Commanders 27-27 in Week 5 · New York Giants On SI
- Summary: Giants and Commanders trade touchdowns in overtime to end Week 5 tied 27-27. Giants and Commanders tie 27-27 in Week 5 with Giants offense improving late in…
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- Source: New York Giants On SI — https://si.com/nfl/giants/onsi/giants-commanders-report-card-week-5-tie-01m4pnc5vq8a
- Published: 2026-10-11T23:46:27+00:00
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## Game Result
The New York Giants tied the Washington Commanders 27-27 in Week 5.
## Offense Grade
Offense: B.
## Offense Numbers
The Giants outgained the Commanders 408 to 378 in net yards. Big Blue was also 3-for-3 in the red zone, while Washington was 0-for-1.
## Quarterback Performance
Jameis Winston started shaky with 7-of-16 completions for 72 yards and no touchdowns. He improved to 21 of 28 for 211 yards and three touchdowns in the second half.
## Receiving Stats
Malik Nabers caught 11 for 20 targets in his second straight 100-yard game. Tight end Isaiah Likely caught 11 of 13 targets, including all three on third down.
## Running Game Issue
The Giants' running game struggled with an average of 3.7 yards per carry, and Cam Skattebo lost a fumble in overtime.
## Defense Grade
Defense: B-.
## Quarterback Impact
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels accounted for 103 of the team’s 202 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
## Pass Rush
The Giants added five sacks to their season total with no touchdowns allowed by coverage.
## Special Teams Grade
Special Teams: C+.
## Kicker Performance
Rookie kicker Dominic Zvada missed three of five field goals, all from at least 45 yards out.
## Return Work
Charlie Jones had a solid day with 26.0 average on kickoffs and 13.0 average on punts.
## Coaching Grade
Coaching: B-.
## Coaching Decisions
The Giants didn’t call for a spy on Jayden Daniels, who rushed for two touchdowns including a 38-yarder.
## Key takeaway

Giants and Commanders tie 27-27 in Week 5 with Giants offense improving late in game.