Commanders QB Jayden Daniels calls out team’s need after 49ers loss

After making headlines with the first tie of the 2026 NFL season, the Washington Commanders once again failed to meet fans’ expectations in Week 6, suffering a 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The disappointing defeat clearly frustrated star quarterback Jayden Daniels, who did not hesitate to express his concerns about the team’s inability to perform consistently throughout the game.

Daniels shared the importance of maintaining consistency across all four quarters rather than relying on strong performances in only one half.

“We need to be a full four-quarter team. Not just a first half or second half team,” Daniels said.

Meanwhile, the victory allowed San Francisco to improve to 6-0, extending its unbeaten start to the 2026 NFL season. Meanwhile, the Commanders dropped to a disappointing 1-4-1 record.

Daniels finished the game by completing 29 of his 40 pass attempts for 300 yards and two touchdowns, while avoiding any interceptions.

The Commanders’ loss became even more concerning after wide receiver Terry McLaurin suffered a knee injury and was carted off the field during the first quarter.

McLaurin’s early exit dealt a major blow to Washington’s passing attack, as the team was forced to continue without one of its most important receiving threats for the remainder of the game.

Washington also failed to establish a consistent ground game, managing only 53 rushing yards on 17 attempts. In contrast, the 49ers accumulated 126 rushing yards, giving them a considerable advantage on the ground.

After becoming part of an unfortunate piece of NFL history in Week 6, the Commanders once again found themselves in the headlines. Every team in the NFC East suffered a loss this week, extending the division’s frustrating run.

It marked the first time since the NFL merger in 1970 that every team in the same division went winless for two consecutive weeks.

Washington will now use its Week 7 bye to regroup before taking on the Philadelphia Eagles on November 1. Meanwhile, the 49ers will look to maintain their unbeaten record and extend their impressive start to the season.

This article first appeared on NFL on ClutchPoints and was syndicated with permission.

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