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Cam Skattebo bailed out by Commanders gaffe — but he still cost Giants

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Serby, S. (2026, October 12). Cam Skattebo bailed out by Commanders gaffe — but he still cost Giants. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/sports/cam-skattebo-bailed-out-by-commanders-gaffe-but-he-still-cost-giants/

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John Harbaugh, head coach of the Washington Commanders, made comments about a field goal attempt during overtime against the New York Giants that could have influenced the game's outcome. Harbaugh referenced a previous missed field goal by Tyler Loop for the Steelers and noted that such kicks are makeable but not guaranteed. This gaffe potentially affected Cam Skattebo, who was involved in a decision-making process that ultimately cost the Giants the game.

Written by AI on 2026-10-12, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 9, 2026, the Washington Commanders tied the New York Giants at 27-27 in a rain-soaked game at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders had a chance to win with under two minutes left but failed to manage the clock effectively, leading to time expiring without an attempt at a field goal. This mishap followed a fumble by Cam Skattebo of the Giants earlier in overtime that gave the Commanders possession near their own end zone. Despite criticism from players like Micah Parsons and coach Dan Quinn's frustration, quarterback Jayden Daniels took personal responsibility for the clock management error during post-game interviews. The tie left the Commanders with a 1-3-1 record heading into further games. Note: This summary is based on multiple reports and analyses of the game events and subsequent reactions from players and coaches.

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