HC Dan Quinn's Job Should Be in Jeopardy

The Washington Commanders finished their Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants in embarrassing fashion, ending in a 27-27 tie after a disastrous clock-management collapse in overtime.

With 12 seconds remaining, quarterback Jayden Daniels took a sack instead of spiking the football or throwing it away to stop the clock, leaving Washington without enough time to run another play.

This clock-management failure ultimately falls on head coach Dan Quinn, who should have instructed the offense to spike the football or throw it away. Quinn took responsibility for the mistake, admitting it was his fault. However, taking accountability doesn't erase the consequences. A mistake of this magnitude should put Quinn's job in jeopardy.

QB Jayden Daniels Is Back to His Natural Form 

Daniels shined in his return to the field after missing the previous two games with an injury. He led the Commanders in rushing with 103 yards and added two rushing touchdowns, breaking off for a 38-yard score in the third quarter and a 26-yard touchdown in the fourth.

"It felt good to be back playing football and feeling like myself," Daniels said after the game.

Before suffering his elbow injury, Daniels was beginning to heat up and helping Washington get back into its game against the Dallas Cowboys. He proved to be a difference-maker against the Giants, using his legs to create explosive plays and keep the Commanders competitive. Since his rookie season, Daniels has consistently given Washington a chance to win.

If Daniels stays healthy, the sky is the limit for this Washington offense.

Commanders Continue to Commit Too Many Penalties

While the ending couldn't have been much worse, Washington continued to shoot itself in the foot with penalties. The Commanders committed nine penalties for 69 yards against the Giants, bringing their total to 27 penalties over the last three weeks.

Washington held a 14-point lead over New York, but costly penalties helped the Giants climb back into the game. As was the case last week, some of the calls against Washington were questionable. However, the Commanders must play with greater discipline. The Giants may be without starting quarterback Jaxson Dart, but they have played disciplined football under head coach John Harbaugh, helping them reach a 3-1-1 record.

Washington will now travel across the country to face the undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football next week before heading into their bye week. The matchup will be a major test for the Commanders, who must clean up their mistakes on both sides of the ball before facing one of the league's top teams.