NFL Week 5 Highlights: Commanders Tie After Overtime Mistake

In a thrilling Week 5 of the NFL, the Washington Commanders ended their game against the New York Giants in a tie, marking the league's first tie since 2025. With just 12 seconds left in overtime, the Commanders were in a position to win but failed to communicate effectively about their timeout situation, leading to a scramble that resulted in the clock running out with the score at 27-27.

During the game, the Giants had previously fought back with two late touchdowns, including a fumble by running back Cam Skattebo that nearly cost them the game. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn accepted responsibility for the late-game mismanagement, suggesting they should have spiked the ball to stop the clock.

This week also saw the NFC East teams struggling, as the Commanders, Giants, and Eagles all faced defeats, while the Cowboys lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This marked the first time in NFL history that all four teams in a division failed to win in a week that included a divisional matchup.