Commanders Use Movies and Time Off to Move On From Giants Tie
Washington Commanders players tried to reset after a 27-27 tie with the New York Giants, a game in which they blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead and failed to attempt a late overtime field goal. Cornerback Amik Robertson said watching the romantic comedy Anyone But You helped him relax instead of replaying football. The team turned its attention to a Monday night game against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers.
Washington and New York finished 27-27. Washington had led by 14 in the fourth quarter and later reached field-goal range in overtime but never tried the kick. Amik Robertson was flagged three times, including a pass interference call that erased a late-third-quarter interception.
With two days off before facing the undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, players sought distractions. Robertson chose the romantic comedy Anyone But You. Deatrich Wise watched children’s shows, Kain Medrano went to a Maryland pumpkin patch, and K’Lavon Chaisson and Treylon Burks spent time with their daughters.
The Commanders’ reset could resonate with fans and workers who face public disappointment, showing that stepping away, family time, or entertainment may help people recover before returning to high-pressure tasks. It may also shape how audiences judge accountability after a frustrating result, though any broader social effect is likely modest and tied mainly to sports culture.