What Commanders' Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels said after end-of-game mistake in tie vs. Giants
Key Points:
- The Washington Commanders failed to stop the clock in the final seconds of overtime against the New York Giants, resulting in a 27-27 tie, the first tie of the 2026 NFL season.
- Quarterback Jayden Daniels took responsibility for the clock management error on second-and-8, admitting the offense needed to be better situationally and emphasizing the importance of stopping the clock.
- Head coach Dan Quinn also accepted blame for the situation, stating the team didn't need to try for more yards and could have won with a field goal on second down, expressing frustration over the outcome.
- The tie leaves the Commanders with a 1-3-1 record, placing them last in the NFC East, while the Giants improve to 3-1-1 and lead the division due to losses by the Eagles and Cowboys.
- Both Daniels and Quinn acknowledged the mistake as a learning moment, with Quinn praising Daniels' overall performance despite the costly error.