# Commanders vs. 49ers: 3 things to watch

> Commanders' overtime blunder threatens Quinn's job as they face 49ers.
- Title: Commanders vs. 49ers: 3 things to watch · The Banner
- Summary: Commanders' overtime blunder threatens Quinn's job as they face 49ers. Washington Commanders' communication failure in overtime tie with Giants risks coach…
- Keywords: washington commanders, san francisco 49ers, dan quinn, brock purdy, nfl, overtime tie, communication failure, news, local, Commanders, 49ers, things
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-jayden-daniels-49ers-KSVRACT5VJFJLDLC6PHHN2DISY
- Author: Kevin Reynolds
- Published: 2026-10-19T09:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: washington commanders, san francisco 49ers, dan quinn, brock purdy, nfl, overtime tie, communication failure, news, local
## Overtime blunder
Washington Commanders tied New York Giants in overtime after electing to forgo a potential game-winning field goal.

> More like 48 hours on this one
## Coach Dan Quinn's job at stake
Quinn has won just three of last 17 games and faces immediate pressure after the overtime blunder.
## Communication breakdown
Commanders' coaching staff, quarterback, and players failed to communicate during the overtime sequence.
## Penalties in London
Commanders committed 10 penalties in London two weeks ago, including back-to-back false starts.
## Brock Purdy's threat
San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy leads NFL with 13 passing touchdowns and has two interceptions.
## End-of-game focus
Commanders must fix communication issues before facing 49ers in Monday night game.
## Key takeaway

Washington Commanders' communication failure in overtime tie with Giants risks coach Dan Quinn's job against San Francisco 49ers.