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- Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has surged to a 47% favorite on Kalshi’s “next NFL head coach to be fired” prediction market—well ahead of Nick Sirianni (17%) and Todd Bowles (16%)—following a 27-27 tie against the New York Giants.
- Quinn’s odds spiked due to mounting scrutiny over penalties, poor timeout management, and a late-game clock expiration, putting additional pressure on his job security ahead of a Monday night matchup against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers.
Dan Quinn has become the betting favorite in the market on Kalshi for the next NFL head coach to be fired after the Washington Commanders’ 27-27 tie with the New York Giants.
Kalshi’s market put Quinn at 47%, well ahead of the next names on the board. The move followed a tie in which Washington blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead and then failed to get a final play off after reaching the Giants’ 24-yard line with 12 seconds left and no timeouts.
The result dropped Washington to 1-3-1 and last place in the NFC East. According to the New York Post, the Commanders have won just three of their last 17 games.
Kalshi market shifts after late-game collapse
Quinn’s rise to the top of the market came after a sequence that drew immediate scrutiny. After Washington recovered a Cam Skattebo fumble, the Commanders moved into position for a potential game-winning kick. Instead, quarterback Jayden Daniels took a sack, and the clock expired.
After the game, Quinn took responsibility for the result.
> “It starts with me first off, no doubt about it,” Quinn said.
Kalshi’s updated market showed Nick Sirianni next at 17%, followed by Todd Bowles at 16%. Robert Saleh and Jim Harbaugh were each listed at 11%.
Penalties and timeout issues add to pressure
The Post also pointed to broader concerns around Washington’s discipline and game management. The Commanders committed 21 pre-snap penalties against the Giants. The report said the team had officials attend practice the previous week, but Washington still had three false starts in the game.
Quinn’s timeout usage has also come under focus. He has used at least one timeout before the final five minutes of a half in 28 of 42 games coaching Washington, burning 48 such timeouts overall, according to the report.
That pressure is a sharp turn from Quinn’s first season with the club. In 2024, he led Washington to a 12-5 record, an appearance in the NFC Championship Game, and a fourth-place finish in NFL Coach of the Year voting.
Next game could shape the market again
Quinn said he has frequent conversations with principal owner Josh Harris, calling that “a normal process for us.” He also said, “Trust me, no one is pleased with this outcome and where we’re at.”
The Commanders’ next test is significant. Washington visits the undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Monday night before entering its bye week, giving bettors and prediction market traders a clear next event that could influence Quinn’s standing.
Source: As reported by nypost.com.
