The Washington Commanders had a chance to beat the New York Giants last week but botched the final seconds of overtime, allowing the clock to expire before they could attempt a game-winning field goal and settling for a tie.
A week later, Washington once again made a costly situational mistake. This time, head coach Dan Quinn appeared confused afterward, drawing heavy criticism from NFL fans.
NFL Fans Rip Dan Quinn’s Confused Reaction to Mistake on 4th Down
On fourth down in the red zone, Quinn appeared to have decided to roll the dice and go for it. A flag was thrown on the play, and QB Jayden Daniels threw the ball away out of the back of the end zone. The flag was on the Commanders, so a turnover on downs ensued.
Quinn looked confused on the sideline, as if he didn’t realize it was fourth down and wasn’t aware that his team was going for it. It’s safe to say he got ripped for this.
“This is a very tough look for Dan Quinn. Looks like he thought the 4th down play was 3rd down. Very tough, especially after last week,” said NBC Sports analyst JP Finlay.
It’s eerily similar to a quote from former Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, who was shocked when a reporter told him his team could be eliminated after a loss. A Packers victory eliminated them from playoff contention that same day.
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“This is worse than Ron saying ‘we could be eliminated'” said one fan.
This confusion cost his team points, with the Commanders facing a 20-3 deficit at halftime and Terry McLaurin being carted off; it looks to be game over for Washington. These mental mistakes are costing them, and the coaching is partly responsible. Fans want to see Quinn fired after tonight’s brutal showing.
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“Lmaooooo fire this clown into the sun. Embarrassment,” said one fan.
“Why is he still employed? I can’t,” added another frustrated fan.
It didn’t stop there, as Commanders fans aren’t resting until the head coach is relieved of his duties. Simple mistakes that can’t happen in high school and college football, let alone the NFL, are happening to Quinn’s teams weekly.
“FIRE DAN QUINN!!!! WHAT A JOKE HOLY [EXPLETIVE],” said Josh Taylor, an analyst and Commanders fan.
Quinn had the excuse of Daniels’ multiple injuries to absolve him of the blame for a poor 2025 season. Now, there’s no excuse, and his team looks unprepared.
The Commanders’ defense ranks 26th in PFN’s Defense Impact Metric, which is supposed to be Quinn’s calling card. It’s a disaster in Washington, and a change appears to be coming soon.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.