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Dan Quinn on viral clip: "I definitely knew it was fourth down"

A viral moment from Monday night’s NFL clash between the Washington Commanders and the San Francisco 49ers resurfaced during a postgame press conference, as head coach Dan Quinn addressed his apparent surprise during a fourth-and-two play. The Commanders’ drive stalled after an incomplete pass in the end zone, followed by an illegal shift penalty that turned the down into a turnover on downs.

Quinn later clarified that he was not caught off guard about the down but was reacting to the penalty call, noting that the team had strategically planned to go for it on fourth down rather than kick a field goal. He also confirmed that quarterback Jayden Daniels had seen the foul and understood the situation, reinforcing the team’s bold offensive approach despite the eventual loss.

The incident underscores the high-stakes decision-making in close games, where every down matters.

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