Commanders’ Dan Quinn on win over Giants: ‘We needed it’ | Latest NFL News, Analysis and Updates

Thank Quinn for keeping a sinking ship afloat. The coach looked dead in the water after his terrible mistake in overtime last game against the Giants. The following week, the first half against San Francisco was just as poor. But the Commanders turned things around, pushed the Niners and went 2-1, with a competitive loss to the Rams, since the bye. The players haven’t given up on Quinn, which could ultimately save his job if they continue to build momentum.

Thursday night was another chance for the players to call it quits — on the road with the season on the line — instead, they answered the bell. None more so than quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw two late interceptions but rebounded with the game-winning touchdown to Stefon Diggs.

Diggs compared Daniels’ steely personality in those late-game moments to the late Kobe Bryant.

“Baby Kobe,” Diggs said. “He doesn’t flinch. He’ll be the same kind of player at the start and end of the game. For me, things are going to happen, good and bad. He’s not going to change. I had 100% confidence.”

Baby Kobe and a defense that pressured the Giants into mistakes and forced two huge three-and-outs down the stretch kept the season and Quinn’s job alive for now.