Ben Sinnott’s Hurdle and the Commanders’ 24–21 Win Over the Giants
Washington’s tight end supplied the replay. Jameis Winston supplied the line. The Commanders left MetLife Stadium with the win and used both moments in their own way.
On Thursday night at MetLife Stadium, Ben Sinnott turned a short pass into a 12-yard gain by going over a Giants defender. Later, New York quarterback Jameis Winston tried to draw Washington offside with a line from “Who Let the Dogs Out?” The Giants were ahead when Winston said it. Washington was ahead when its social team posted the same words after the game. That change of speaker is what makes the second moment worth remembering.
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Ben Sinnott’s hurdle set up a separate touchdown
Washington trailed 7–3 late in the second quarter when Jayden Daniels found Sinnott on the drive that would put the Commanders ahead at halftime. With the ball tucked against his body, No. 82 lifted his lead leg over the approaching defender and kept the play moving. The reception gained 12 yards and got Washington into the red zone.
The leap itself didn’t score. Daniels found Sinnott again on third-and-goal for a one-yard touchdown, giving Washington a 10–7 halftime lead. The difference is easy to miss if you only see the highlight out of context. The replay shows how Sinnott helped get the offense close. The touchdown was the payoff a few plays later. You can find more Ben Sinnott designs on Ellie Shirt.
Why Jameis Winston yelled “Who Let the Dogs Out?”
New York was protecting a 21–17 lead late in the fourth quarter. On fourth-and-one, Winston went under center and worked the Baha Men song title into his cadence. The Giants were trying to draw Washington offside for a first down. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed afterward that the line was part of the cadence and that the defense didn’t bite.
The clip is funny because the setup is so ordinary. A short-yardage formation, a quarterback raising his voice, a defensive front that knows what’s coming. Then the cadence takes a detour into a song almost everyone can finish in their head. Washington held its ground, and the Giants eventually punted. For more from the quarterback’s side of the rivalry, browse Jameis Winston designs.
Washington got the last word at 24–21
Daniels hit Stefon Diggs for a 32-yard touchdown with 57 seconds left to put Washington ahead. Rasul Douglas intercepted J.J. McCarthy on New York’s final drive, ending the Giants’ chance to answer. After the win, the Commanders’ official account shared celebration photos with the caption “WHO LET THE DOGS OUT.”
The Giants had the line first. Washington had the score that made it a comeback joke.
The words didn’t change between the broadcast and the post. The context did. On the field they were a trick to steal five yards. In the locker room they read like a victory chant. Adding the final score to the phrase makes that second meaning unmistakable.
Two designs from the same game
The Sinnott artwork isolates No. 82 in midair, with his lead leg extended, the ball secured and a signature-style mark below the illustration. The second design doesn’t need a player portrait. It lets the gold DOGS OUT lettering and the 24–21 score tell the joke.
Commanders–Giants TNF FAQ
How many yards did Ben Sinnott gain on the hurdle?
Sinnott gained 12 yards on the catch and run, helping Washington reach the red zone before halftime.
Did Ben Sinnott score on the hurdle play?
No. The hurdle came on a 12-yard reception. Sinnott scored on a separate one-yard catch later in the same drive.
Why did Jameis Winston say “Who Let the Dogs Out?”
Winston used the song title in his fourth-and-one cadence to try to draw Washington offside. The Commanders did not jump.
Why did Washington post “WHO LET THE DOGS OUT”?
The Commanders used the same phrase to caption locker-room celebration photos after beating the Giants 24–21.
Sources
Commanders game recap · Sinnott’s official highlight · Giants postgame transcript · Washington’s original postgame post