Jayden Daniels faces criticism for mistake against 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels drew backlash early in the game against the San Francisco 49ers on October 19, 2026. In the first half, with the Commanders trailing 13-3 and facing a fourth-and-2 in the red zone, Daniels attempted to throw the ball out of bounds instead of giving his receivers a chance to make a play. Commentators Joe Buck and Troy Aikman criticized the decision, noting it was a significant error in judgment. As the game progresses, fans on social media have expressed their disappointment in Daniels' decision-making, further intensifying the scrutiny following his previous poor performance against the New York Giants.
- •Daniels threw the ball out of bounds on fourth-and-2
- •The Commanders trailed 13-3 at the time
- •Buck and Aikman criticized the decision during broadcast
- •Fan reactions highlighted frustrations with Daniels' play
- •The game took place at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Faces Backlash for Brutal Mistake Against 49ers
"It’s been a challenging seven days or so for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels after the way their Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants ended. Yet, early in Monday night’s showdown against the San Francisco 49ers, Daniels did himself no favors in proving that his decision-making and overall football IQ are where they […] The post Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Faces Backlash for Brutal Mistake Against 49ers appeared first on HEAVY.
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