New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston took a unique approach with his tough count during the team’s 24-21 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.
As the Giants attempted to lure Washington offside on fourth down in the fourth quarter of the game, Winston yelled “Who let the dogs out” at the line of scrimmage as part of his extended cadence.
This move ultimately failed, as the Giants received a delay of game penalty and were forced to punt.
JJ McCarthy is currently New York’s starting signal-caller, although head coach John Harbaugh has regularly deployed the team’s second-string passer to sneak into short-yardage situations.
Winston, who stands 6’4″ and 231 pounds, had 11 first downs on 18 rushing attempts in seven games before Thursday’s action.
Yet the Giants decided not to get the ball back on fourth down at their own 11-yard line.
New York held a 21-17 lead midway through the fourth quarter of Thursday’s NFC East clash, although Washington took the lead after Stefon Diggs’ 32-yard touchdown reception.
On the ensuing Giants’ practice, McCarthy was picked off by Commanders cornerback Rasul Douglas to end the team’s hopes of a late comeback.
With the loss, New York fell to 5-3-1.
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