# Commanders explain Jayden Daniels' overtime blunder

> Washington Commanders' coaching mistake cost them a win after Jayden Daniels dropped the ball in overtime.
- Title: Commanders explain Jayden Daniels' overtime blunder | Shortify
- Summary: Washington Commanders' coaching mistake cost them a win after Jayden Daniels dropped the ball in overtime. Washington Commanders' coaching error in overtime…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/jayden-daniels-mistake-washington-commanders-2SIV2IX2NFEJTH6SHF4MYX4U7U
- Author: Kevin Reynolds
- Published: 2026-10-12T00:09:06.489+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: washington commanders, jayden daniels, dan quinn, nfl, overtime, field goal, coaching mistake, news, local
## Commanders' overtime blunder
Washington Commanders struggled to explain Jayden Daniels' mistake in overtime.

> We get the play call. We execute the play.
## Daniels dropped ball in OT
Jayden Daniels dropped the ball after scrambling instead of throwing it away.
## No field goal attempt
Washington failed to attempt a field goal after the mistake.

> a scar that has to be permanent
## Coaching confusion
Coaching staff admitted they didn't know if they had timeouts left.

> We have to stop the clock. We have to know the situation.
## Quinn's frustration
Head coach Dan Quinn smashed his headset after the mistake.
## Team's response
Team said they need to be better at handling game situations.

> We have to be better
## What happened next
Washington Commanders lost the game after the coaching mistake.
## Key takeaway

Washington Commanders' coaching error in overtime led to a loss after Jayden Daniels dropped the ball.