The Commanders had another game management gaffe in their 23–17 loss to the 49ers on Monday night.
Early in the second quarter, Washington drove into San Francisco’s territory and faced fourth-and-2 from the 49ers’ 13-yard-line. Puzzlingly, quarterback Jayden Daniels rolled out to his right and threw the ball away, even though it was fourth down and a throwaway would result in a turnover on downs. There was a flag down on the play, which was a penalty against the offense for an illegal shift. The 49ers declined the call, and regained possession of the football while the Commanders came away with no points on the drive.
