Commanders' game-tying gaffe ends Dan Quinn's coaching future

Washington's 27-27 tie with New York Giants seals Dan Quinn's coaching exit.

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Commanders' game-tying gaffe ends Dan Quinn's coaching future

Washington's 27-27 tie with New York Giants seals Dan Quinn's coaching exit.

In brief

Washington's 27-27 tie with New York Giants seals Dan Quinn's coaching exit. Washington Commanders' 27-27 tie with New York Giants after Jayden Daniels' miscue ends Dan Quinn's coaching tenure. Originally reported by The Banner.

Washington Commanders tie New York Giants

Washington and New York Giants ended in a 27-27 tie after sudden death.

“Leaving tonight with a tie feels like a loss”

Dan Quinn's coaching gamble

Quinn failed to call for a field goal kick from 41 yards out in sudden death.

“We were just trying to gain more [yards], we don’t need to”

Jayden Daniels' late miscue

Daniels' 38-yard scramble led to a game-tying touchdown but missed the field goal.

“ultimately, it falls on me”

Quinn's coaching crisis

Quinn admitted the team needed a field goal kick from 41 yards out in sudden death.

“That’s a scar that has to be permanent”

Daniels' performance

Daniels ran for two touchdowns despite five sacks and a brace over his left elbow.

“Tough times don’t last, tough people do”

Quinn's coaching future

Quinn's time as Washington head coach may end after this game-tying miscue.

“We just have to be better”

The tie's impact

The tie is the most embarrassing loss for Quinn's coaching career after Super Bowl LI.

“It was embarrassing, avoidable and hauntingly memorable”

Daniels' leadership

Daniels remains the biggest reason to think the Commanders will outlast this storm.

“We have a brotherhood in there, and if you’re rocking with each other, we’re going to stand by each other and weather the storm”

Quinn's coaching exit

Quinn's coaching future is at risk after this game-tying miscue.

“We just have to be better”

The end is near

The Commanders' 27-27 tie with New York Giants ends Dan Quinn's coaching tenure.

“Leaving tonight with a tie feels like a loss”

The bottom line

Washington Commanders' 27-27 tie with New York Giants after Jayden Daniels' miscue ends Dan Quinn's coaching tenure.

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