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Commanders tie Giants after overtime errors

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The ~~Indianapolis Colts defeated the~~ Washington Commanders 30-13 in an NFL International Series game in London, leaving the Commanders with a 1-3 record. The matchup was defined by significant injuries to Washington, including starter Jayden Daniels, who was ruled out with a dislocated left elbow. In Week 5, the Commanders and New York Giants played to a 27-27 tie ~~against the New York Giants~~ in Week 5 following a series of errors in overtime. After the Giants forced overtime, running back Cam Skattebo fumbled in the red zone during New York’s ~~possession.~~ possession, which Washington recovered. During Washington’s subsequent final drive, a critical clock-management error prevented a game-winning field goal attempt. With 12 seconds remaining and the ball at the Giants’ 24-yard line, quarterback Jayden Daniels—who had returned to ~~action—was unable to spike~~ action after being ruled out earlier with a dislocated left elbow—scrambled for no gain instead of spiking the ~~ball to stop~~ ball. Because Washington had no timeouts remaining, the ~~play~~ clock expired before ~~it expired, preventing a game-winning field goal attempt.~~ they could attempt the kick. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn expressed ~~frustration with the result,~~ frustration, stating the tie “feels like a ~~loss.”~~ loss,” and noted that the sequencing of the play was a coaching error. Daniels took responsibility for the breakdown, ~~noting~~ stating the offense must improve its situational awareness. ~~Quinn also noted that the sequencing of the play was a coaching error.~~ The Giants' Jameis Winston was noted for a strong performance, recording 326 passing yards and three touchdowns to erase a 27-13 deficit. ~~Giants part-owner Magic Johnson expressed disbelief at the poor clock management following the game.~~ The tie brought the Commanders' record to 1-3-1. ~~Giants head coach John Harbaugh also addressed the team's decision to run more plays rather than taking a knee or kicking earlier in the overtime period.~~

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