Dan Quinn praises Jayden Daniels' leadership during Commanders' Week 8 game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
In a recent matchup, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels showcased leadership by rallying his teammates after a series of early errors against the Eagles. Despite being down 10-0, Daniels' vocal presence helped shift momentum, leading the Commanders to score 13 points in the second quarter and take a 13-10 halftime lead. Head coach Dan Quinn expressed admiration for Daniels' willingness to address the team's struggles, comparing him to former Commanders player Joe Theismann. The game saw the Commanders finish strong, with a concluding score of 27-10, marking a significant turnaround from their initial performance.
- •Jayden Daniels called out teammates after early mistakes.
- •Commanders trailed 10-0 before scoring 13 consecutive points.
- •Dan Quinn praised Daniels' leadership post-game.
- •Washington finished the game with a score of 27-10.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders HC Dan Quinn loved Jayden Daniels' leadership in Week 8 win
"At a critical moment in Sunday's game, Jayden Daniels gathered his teammates. It turned things around. That was a huge moment, says Dan Quinn.
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