Quinn Confronts Jayden Daniels After Second Straight Late-Game Misstep

The coach said he told Daniels to keep throwing into coverage even when a penalty is likely because the team will use the bye week to correct situational errors.

Overview

The sequence began with a Week 5 play against the New York Giants when Daniels was tackled with no timeouts, which prevented a possible game-winning field goal and produced a 27-27 tie.
On Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers Daniels rolled right on fourth-and-2 and threw the ball out of bounds; the play drew a penalty that the 49ers declined, ending the drive with a turnover on downs.
Dan Quinn told reporters he privately addressed the fourth-down throw with Daniels and told him to 'take your shot' even when a flag seems likely, saying completions can still occur if a penalty is picked up.
Washington’s coaching staff including offensive coordinator David Blough and Daniels publicly accepted responsibility for the Giants mistake, and general manager Adam Peters said Daniels acknowledged the 49ers error and understands the rule for that situation.
While analysts praise Daniels’ overall talent and his strong performance versus the 49ers, coverage notes the team will focus on self-scouting and extra situational reps during the bye week and that the mistakes raise questions about coaching preparation compared with the Kliff Kingsbury era.