It feels like it happened a lifetime ago, that botched overtime drive that didn’t end in a field goal and ultimately left the Washington Commanders spiraling.
Two teams. Two different tracks. Each seemingly locked by that improbable Week 5 ending.
A month after a 27-27 tie with the New York Giants that inexplicably featured Commanders QB Jayden Daniels taking a game-ending sack in overtime, we have two teams on two very different trajectories. Heading into this week’s rematch, the Giants are 5-2-1 and leading the NFC East, but also coming off a trade deadline that saw New York try (and fail) to swing deals for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and running back Jonathan Taylor.
It puts an interesting spin on Thursday night’s Week 10 matchup, as the 5-2-1 Giants try to extend their lead for the NFC East crown. Meanwhile, the 2-5-1 Commanders are just trying to make sense of the remainder of the season while keeping Daniels healthy and weighing their offseason options. 2027 promises to be a crossroads for this front office and coaching staff. The question is whether general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn are tied together moving forward.
I joined The Tashan Reed Show to dive into that question and break down the Week 10 rematch.
Watch or listen to the full conversation on The Tashan Reed Show →
From the notebook: How Daniels’ injury complicates Washington’s contract decision.
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