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Who’s to blame for Washington’s season-defining blunder?

The Washington Commanders’ Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants ended in a 27-27 tie, but the result felt like a missed opportunity after a critical blunder in overtime. With a chance to secure a division-leading win, the Commanders ran out of time after failing to execute a simple play that could have set up a game-winning field goal.

Head coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels both took responsibility for the clock-management error, with Daniels admitting he should have called a spike to stop the clock, instead opting for a pass play that wasted precious seconds. The gaffe has sparked widespread criticism, including from team ownership, as fans and analysts question whether Quinn’s job is now in jeopardy following the avoidable loss of a winnable game.

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