New York Giants 41 – Washington Redskins 35 (OT)

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NEW YORK GIANTS 41 – WASHINGTON REDSKINS 35 (OT)…
In a game filled with terrible defense by both teams, the New York Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 41-35 in overtime on Sunday afternoon at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. With the win, the Giants improved their overall record to 4-11 with one game left to play. The downside to the victory is the Giants probably lost out on any chance to land the #2 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft with the possibility of drafting highly regarded pass rusher Chase Young out of Ohio State.

The story of the game for the Giants was the play of quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley. Jones completed 28-of-42 passes for 352 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions. He became the first rookie in NFL history with 350+ passing yards, five touchdown passes, and no interceptions in a single game. Barkley rushed 22 times for 189 yards and a touchdown. He also caught 4 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown for a total of 279 yards from scrimmage.

The two teams combined for five straight 75-yard touchdown drives to begin the game, three by New York and two by Washington:

• Giants: 5 plays, 75 yards, 23-yard TD pass to wide receiver Sterling Shepard from Jones
• Redskins: 9 plays, 75 yards, 10-yard TD pass from quarterback Dwayne Haskins
• Giants: 2 plays, 75 yards, 67-yard TD run by Barkley
• Redskins: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6-yard TD pass from Haskins
• Giants: 10 plays, 75 yards, 33-yard TD pass to Barkley from Jones

Haskins didn’t throw his first incompletion until midway through the 2nd quarter on a possession that resulted in Washington’s first punt of the game. Jones was almost equally perfect with one incompletion at this point in the contest.

The Giants were finally forced to punt on their fourth possession of the first half. After Washington’s second punt, the Giants went ahead by two scores late in the half on a 9-play, 73 yard drive that ended with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Jones to wide receiver Cody Latimer with 38 seconds left.

At the half, the Giants led 28-14.

The Redskins lost Haskins on their first drive of the 3rd quarter when he suffered an ankle injury when he was sacked by linebackers Markus Golden and Lorenzo Carter. Case Keenum then entered the game for Washington at quarterback.

Both teams exchanged punts to start the second half before the Redskins tightened the game at 28-21 with a 7-play, 60-yard scoring drive that ended with a 7-yard touchdown pass by Keenum. The Giants responded with a 5-play, 73-yard touchdown drive of their own that was sparked by a 51-yard screen pass to Barkley. Jones finished the possession with a 9-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kaden Smith on 3rd-and-5. Giants 35 – Redskins 21.

Momentum began to swing Washington’s way in the 4th quarter. After a Redskins punt, New York punter Riley Dixon had his punt blocked and recovered by Washington at the Giants’ 17-yard line. Running back Adrian Peterson scored from 1-yard out and the Redskins were once again within one touchdown at 35-28.

The Giants reached the Washington 35-yard line on the ensuing drive but place kicker Aldrick Rosas missed a 53-yard field goal attempt. Both teams then exchanged punts, with the Giants downing their effort at the Washington 1-yard line with 6:28 left to play. Nevertheless, the Redskins proceeded to drive 99 yards in 14 plays to tie the game up at 35-35 with 29 seconds left in the game. Washington converted on 3rd-and-9, 3rd-and-5, 3rd-and-1, and 4th-and-3 (pass interference on the Giants) on this game-tying possession. Keenum finished the drive with a 1-yard touchdown scramble.

With two seconds left in regulation, Head Coach Pat Shurmur originally had his field goal team line up for what would have been a 63-yard attempt. Instead, he called a time out and tried a Hail Mary by Jones that fell incomplete.

The Giants won the overtime coin toss and proceeded to win the game with an 11-play, 66-yard drive that ended with a dramatic Jones-to-Smith 3-yard touchdown pass on 3rd-and-goal.

The Giants finished with 552 yards of offense (206 rushing, 346 passing) and 28 first downs. New York’s defense allowed 361 yards of offense (80 rushing, 281 passing) and 25 first downs. The Giants did have three sacks: Carter (1.5), Golden (0.5), and defensive lineman B.J. Hill (1.0). The defense did not force a turnover.

Video highlights are available at Giants.com.

INACTIVES AND INJURY REPORT…
Inactive for the game were TE Rhett Ellison (concussion), QB Alex Tanney, RB Wayne Gallman, WR David Sills, OT Eric Smith, OG Chad Slade, and S Rashaan Gaulden.

LB Alec Ogletree (back) did not play due to a back injury. RT Mike Remmers (concussion) left the game and did not return. WR Darius Slayton (knee) left the game, returned, sat out again, and returned late in the contest.

POST-GAME REACTION…
Video clips of post-game media sessions with Head Coach Pat Shurmur and the following players are available at Giants.com:

• Head Coach Pat Shurmur (Video)
• QB Daniel Jones (Video)
• RB Saquon Barkley (Video)

WHAT’S UP NEXT…
Head Coach Pat Shurmur and select players will address the media on Monday.