Giants lose to Commanders in fourth-quarter thriller
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 22:20 · Archive
The New York Giants lost 24-21 to the Washington Commanders despite leading 21-17 with 3:27 remaining.
The New York Giants lost 24-21 to the Washington Commanders in a close contest at MetLife Stadium on Thursday night, with six lead changes throughout the game. Leading 21-17 with 3:27 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Giants faced a critical third-and-1 situation that proved decisive.
Jameis Winston attempted a quarterback sneak on the play, but the execution fell short. The New York Post reports that the effort was 'an unsightly mess', with fullback Patrick Ricard positioned out to the left and uninvolved in any pushing, whilst running back Cam Skattebo never left his stance in the backfield. The Commanders challenged the initial first-down call, and upon review, the call was reversed.
With the opportunity lost, the Giants punted and could not stop Washington's comeback. The Commanders scored the game-winning points, securing the 24-21 victory. Despite Washington throwing an interception on the next drive, the Giants could not capitalise.
How it is being reported
- The Giants hung Jameis Winston out to dry — and can only blame themselvesThat quarterback sneak by Jameis Winston on third-and-1 late in the fourth quarter was an unsightly mess.New York Post · 13 Nov, 17:26
- Giants quarterback Jameis Winston stuns NFL fans with his latest bizarre on-field antics: 'Funniest player ever'It was all fun and games for New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston as he tried to get the Washington Commanders to jump offside late in the fourth quarter.Daily Mail Sport · 13 Nov, 12:29
In this story: Jameis Winston · New York Giants · Washington Commanders · Patrick Ricard · Cam Skattebo · John Harbaugh
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