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Ball Security Is an Issue for the Giants After Fumbling Away Their Chances at Washington
Skattebo fumbled at Washington's 24-yard line with two minutes left in overtime, costing the Giants a likely game-winning field goal attempt.
- On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the New York Giants and Washington Commanders tied 27-27 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, after both teams squandered opportunities to win during a chaotic overtime period.
- Running back Cam Skattebo fumbled at the Commanders' 23-yard line with under two minutes left in overtime, negating what would have been a relatively short, game-winning field goal for the Giants.
- Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels took a sack as time expired instead of spiking the ball, and head coach Dan Quinn failed to manage the clock while the Commanders were in field-goal range.
- Giants head coach John Harbaugh emphasized the need to "protect the football," stating the team cannot continue fumbling despite remaining atop the NFC East at 3-1-1.
- The Giants host the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium in Week 6, seeking to return to the win column against a team that has lost three consecutive games.
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Ball security is an issue for the Giants after fumbling away their chances at Washington
Rallying from down 14 points in the fourth quarter, the New York Giants snatched a stalemate from the jaws of defeat by finishing with a tie at Washington.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Giants’ Cam Skattebo learns costly lesson after OT fumble in tie vs. Commanders
That breeze coming from the south at approximately 4:15 p.m. ET on Sunday was the sigh of relief let out by New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo, who can at least hang his hat on the fact that his costly fumble in overtime did not lead to a Week 5 loss against the Washington...
·New York, United States
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Giants' Cam Skattebo Takes Blame for OT Fumble, Reacts to Tie vs. Jayden Daniels, Commanders
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn slammed his headset on the ground and looked on in disbelief as time expired in overtime against the New York Giants on Sunday.
·San Francisco, United States
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