# NFL Week 5 Winners and Losers

> Commanders botch overtime as 49ers take NFC West lead.
- Title: NFL Week 5 Winners and Losers · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Commanders botch overtime as 49ers take NFC West lead. Washington Commanders tie New York Giants in overtime after poor execution, while San Francisco 49ers…
- Keywords: nfl, commanders, giants, 49ers, seahawks, nfc west, overtime, field goal, jaguars, eagles, patriots, texans
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-5-winners-and-losers-commanders-nfc-east
- Published: 2026-10-12T00:46:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, commanders, giants, 49ers, seahawks, nfc west, overtime, field goal, jaguars, eagles, patriots, texans
## Week 5 NFC East tie
New York Giants and Washington Commanders played to a 27-27 tie in overtime after both teams went scoreless on first possession.

> 27-27 tie
## Giants' narrow escape
Giants escaped defeat but tossed away a chance to win after Cam Skattebo coughed the football.

> Cam Skattebo coughed the football
## Commanders' overtime failure
Washington threw away a game-winning opportunity with no timeouts remaining as Jayden Daniels appeared unaware of the situation.

> Jayden Daniels appeared unaware of the situation
## 49ers' NFC West dominance
San Francisco 49ers lead NFC West with 5-0 start after defeating Seattle Seahawks 32-29.

> 5-0 start
## Jaguars' walk-off win
Jacksonville Jaguars stunned Eagles with a 57-yard field goal after missed extra point.

> 57-yard field goal
## Special teams heroics
Cam Little nailed 57-yard field goal after DaVon Hamilton's high snap on kickoff return.

> 57-yard field goal
## Ejected players
Two players ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after scuffle on opening kickoff.

> unsportsmanlike conduct
## Patriots' turnaround
New England Patriots defeated Las Vegas Raiders 45-17 with Drake Maye's 26-for-34 passing.

> 26-for-34 passing
## Texans' trade
Houston Texans acquired Marvin Harrison Jr. from Cardinals in trade for 2027 second and sixth-round picks.

> Marvin Harrison Jr.
## Chargers' struggles
Los Angeles Chargers remain 0-5 with Justin Herbert committing two turnovers in fourth quarter.

> 0-5
## Lions' scoring surge
Detroit Lions scored 45 points against Cardinals with Jahmyr Gibbs' 58 touchdowns.

> 45 points
## Packers' comeback
Green Bay Packers defeated Chicago Bears 31-7 with strong run defense and three interceptions.

> 31-7
## 49ers' MVP contender
Brock Purdy is strong early contender for MVP with 113-yard effort against Seahawks.

> 113-yard effort
## Commanders' overtime failure
Washington Commanders failed to spike ball in overtime with no timeouts remaining.

> no timeouts remaining
## Giants' celebration
Giants celebrated as if they won after 27-27 tie with Commanders.

> 27-27 tie
## NFC West standings
49ers lead NFC West with 5-0, Seahawks 3-2, Rams 2-2, Cardinals 1-4.

> 5-0
## Key takeaway

Washington Commanders tie New York Giants in overtime after poor execution, while San Francisco 49ers secure NFC West lead with 5-0 start.