Kurt Warner defends Jayden Daniels after overtime mishap against Giants

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Kurt Warner defends Jayden Daniels after overtime mishap against Giants
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Kurt Warner offered support for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels following a mismanaged play in overtime against the New York Giants on October 8. After returning from a dislocated elbow, Daniels had a strong performance with 199 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns. However, a decision to run a play instead of kicking a field goal in the final moments led to critiques of Daniels and the coaching staff. Warner remarked that mistakes happen to all players, even to greats like Tom Brady, emphasizing that such moments do not define a player’s toughness. Discussions surrounding Daniels and coach Dan Quinn's future continue among fans and media.

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  • •Jayden Daniels returned from injury to face the Giants on October 8.
  • •Daniels passed for 199 yards and rushed for two touchdowns.
  • •A late decision cost the Commanders a chance at a game-winning field goal.
  • •Kurt Warner defended Daniels, comparing him to Tom Brady for making mistakes.
  • •Criticism is directed at both Daniels and coaching staff following the game.
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  • 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Pro Football Hall of Fame QB defends Jayden Daniels, uses Tom Brady comparison
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One Hall of Fame QB says mistakes "happen to the best of us," cites a Tom Brady example.

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