New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston took a unique approach with his hard count during the team’s 24-21 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.
As the Giants attempted to draw Washington offsides on fourth down in the fourth quarter of the contest, Winston shouted “Who let the dogs out” at the line of scrimmage as part of his elongated cadence.
The move was ultimately unsuccessful, as the Giants were given a delay of game penalty and forced to punt.
J.J. McCarthy currently serves as New York’s starting signal-caller, although head coach John Harbaugh has routinely deployed the team’s second-string passer for quarterback sneaks in short-yardage situations.
Winston, who’s listed at 6’4″ and 231 pounds, picked up 11 first downs on 18 rush attempts across seven games heading into Thursday’s action.
Still, the Giants decided not to snap the ball 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 moved in front following Stefon Diggs’ 32-yard touchdown reception.
On the Giants’ ensuing drive, McCarthy was picked off by Commanders cornerback Rasul Douglas to end the team’s hopes of a late comeback.
With the defeat, New York dropped to 5-3-1.