Jayden Daniels addresses Commanders teammates after overtime blunder
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Jayden Daniels spoke to his Washington Commanders teammates, accepting responsibility for a critical mistake during overtime of a tie against the New York Giants. The incident occurred when Daniels failed to spike the ball with no timeouts left, resulting in a missed opportunity for a game-winning field goal attempt. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn also shouldered some blame for the clock mismanagement. Following the reflection on his performance, Daniels vowed it would not happen again as the team prepares for their upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers.
- •Daniels held a team meeting to discuss overtime mistake.
- •The Commanders tied the Giants 27-27 in Week 5.
- •Quinn emphasized his responsibility for the situation.
- •Daniels cited his father's advice on moving forward.
- •Washington plays the San Francisco 49ers next.
- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders' Jayden Daniels takes more accountability for OT gaffe upon reflection: 'It'll never happen again'
- 11:13 PMESPN — Daniels addresses teammates on OT gaffe, vows 'it'll never happen again'
"Jayden Daniels addressed his Commanders teammates, once more blaming himself for the end-of-overtime debacle against the Giants and vowing it won't happen again.
"Dan Quinn reiterated on Thursday, however, that he, as the head coach, is responsible for Washington's clock mismanagement at the end of its Week 5 tie.
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External links- ESPNOct 15, 2026, 11:13 PMDaniels addresses teammates on OT gaffe, vows 'it'll never happen again'
Jayden Daniels addressed his Commanders teammates, once more blaming himself for the end-of-overtime debacle against the Giants and vowing it won't happen again.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 11:19 PMCommanders' Jayden Daniels takes more accountability for OT gaffe upon reflection: 'It'll never happen again'
Dan Quinn reiterated on Thursday, however, that he, as the head coach, is responsible for Washington's clock mismanagement at the end of its Week 5 tie.
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