The Commanders blew it. Like, absolutely blew it. Washington minority owner Magic Johnson is in “total disbelief” after his team’s absolute meltdown at the end of overtime against the Giants, which somehow ended in a baffling 27-27 tie instead of a much-needed win. Everyone watching was stunned, and honestly, can you blame them? This was a colossal clock management blunder that left the entire NFL buzzing.
Commanders Meltdown: A 27-27 Tie Nobody Could Believe
Imagine having a shot at a game-winning field goal in overtime, and then just… not getting the kick off. That’s exactly what went down. The clock ran out, plain and simple, sealing a 27-27 tie that had Giants players jumping for joy and Commanders players hunched over in pure disbelief. Head Coach Dan Quinn was so disgusted he threw his headset to the ground. Even the FOX announcers, Chris Myers and Jonathan Vilma, couldn’t hide their mix of disbelief, confusion, and shock. Quarterback Jayden Daniels took blame for the mess, but let’s be real, this was a complete failure by everyone involved. Quinn himself admitted it many times, stating, “After the first down run, still trying to gain more for the kick. Right call is honestly we can go clock it early and don’t put ourselves in that spot, and that’s my responsibility, nobody else’s.” Yikes.
Magic Johnson Sounds Off: What This Tie Means for a Struggling 1-3-1 Team
Magic Johnson, who became a part-owner of the organization in 2023 when Josh Harris bought the team, didn’t hold back. He hopped on social media, echoing what every fan in Washington had to be feeling: “I’m in total disbelief my Commanders had such poor clock management in today’s overtime game against the Giants. All we had to do was kick the field goal and we would have won the game!🤦🏾♂️” He’s not wrong. It was a short field goal, a chip shot that should have sealed the deal. Instead, the Commanders are now sitting at a disappointing 1-3-1 for the season, extending their tough run to 3-13-1 over their last 17 games. This kind of blunder just magnifies the existing struggles, making a frustrating season even harder to swallow.
For Washington, this tie isn’t just a dropped win; it’s a huge gut punch that highlights a glaring issue that needs fixing, and fast.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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