From The Banner · Kevin Reynolds · · 1m
Washington Commanders' Overtime Meltdown
Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn face permanent scar after Giants overtime blunder.
In brief
Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn face permanent scar after Giants overtime blunder. Washington Commanders' overtime loss to Giants leaves Jayden Daniels and coach Dan Quinn with a permanent scar to overcome. Originally reported by The Banner.
The Meltdown
Washington's overtime loss to New York Giants leaves a permanent scar on their season.
“It’s the only option they have left”
Jayden Daniels Takes Responsibility
Daniels acknowledged the team's failure but said he cannot dwell on the past.
“You still think about stuff like that, right? But it can’t help me. I can’t dwell on the past too much because I got a game on Monday night to worry about”
The Critical Mistake
Daniels dropped back to pass and scrambled instead of throwing the ball away.
“The Commanders had the ball at the 24-yard line with the clock ticking under a minute”
Team Reaction
Sam Cosmi and Amik Robertson tried to escape the fallout with rom-coms and quiet.
“I didn’t want to watch ‘The Notebook’, just wanted to get away from football”
Coach Quinn's Job Security
Quinn called the mistake a 'scar that has to be permanent' and acknowledged the team's 1-3-1 record.
“It’s difficult. Some [moments linger] longer than others”
The Aftermath
The fanbase called for Quinn's job while players criticized the team's decision-making.
“Jayden Daniels probably cost my man Dan Quinn his job, to be honest with you”
What's Next
The Commanders face Monday Night Football against the 49ers with the meltdown still fresh.
“There’s so much that’s in front of us, and it’s gonna be an absolute battle”
The takeaway
Washington Commanders' overtime loss to Giants leaves Jayden Daniels and coach Dan Quinn with a permanent scar to overcome.
