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Jayden Daniels knows who deserves the blame for Commanders’ clock debacle

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Arnold, C. (2026, October 15). Jayden Daniels knows who deserves the blame for Commanders’ clock debacle. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/sports/jayden-daniels-knows-who-deserves-blame-for-commanders-debacle/

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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels addressed reporters and took responsibility for a critical mistake during an overtime game against an unnamed opponent that resulted in a tie. In the final moments of overtime, with the team within field goal range, Daniels failed to manage the clock effectively after scrambling, leading to time expiring without a chance at a potential winning kick. Despite facing criticism, Daniels emphasized his role as the player responsible for managing the game and assured his teammates that he would learn from this experience during an offensive meeting on Monday. The Commanders' record stands at 1-3-1 following this incident.

Written by AI on 2026-10-15, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 9, 2026, the Washington Commanders tied the New York Giants at 27-27 in a rain-soaked game at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders had a chance to win with under two minutes left but failed to manage the clock effectively, leading to time expiring without an attempt at a field goal. This mishap followed a fumble by Cam Skattebo of the Giants earlier in overtime that gave the Commanders possession near their own end zone. Despite criticism from players like Micah Parsons and coach Dan Quinn's frustration, quarterback Jayden Daniels took personal responsibility for the clock management error during post-game interviews. The tie left the Commanders with a 1-3-1 record heading into further games. Note: This summary is based on multiple reports and analyses of the game events and subsequent reactions from players and coaches.

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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels gave a staunch defense of his coaches in the wake of the overtime debacle that cost Washington a chance at a win against the Giants on Sunday. asserted

that → give → Sunday

Daniels, 25, spoke with reporters on Thursday and took the blame for what happened, saying that he has to “be aware” in situations like that. asserted

he → speak → that

“Don’t even put it on the coaches,” Daniels said. asserted

Daniels → put → coaches

“I’ve got to be aware, more aware, go out there and manage the game right. asserted

I → get → game

And I did not do that. asserted

I → do → that

So it doesn’t matter what happens on the sideline between the coaches or anything like that. asserted

what → matter → that

I’ve got to notice everything that’s happening and make sure that we’re in the right situation with the football game.” asserted

we → get → game

The Commanders were well within field goal range in the waning seconds of overtime when Daniels ended up scrambling. asserted

Daniels → end → overtime

Then, a lackadaisical effort to get back to the line of scrimmage led to time running out — without a chance at a potential game-winning kick. asserted

time → get → kick

Daniels insisted that his role is the “person on the field supposed to calm everything, control everything” and that he is “better than that.” asserted

he → insist → that

The Commanders have faced plenty of criticism since the botched overtime. asserted

Commanders → face → overtime

The tie moved the Commanders to 1-3-1, and they’ll try to put the ugly sequence behind them when they face the 49ers on “Monday Night Football.” asserted

they → move → Football

Daniels understands the criticism and said everyone has the right to their own opinions. “It’s just about my process and moving forward and learning from it,” he said. asserted

he → understand → it

The Commanders quarterback delivered that message to his teammates at an offensive team meeting on Monday, assuring his guys that “it’ll never happen again.” asserted

it → deliver → guys

Jayden Daniels knows who deserves the blame for Commanders’ clock debacle

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