Jayden Daniels scores on 38-yard run as Commanders lead 19-6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Jayden Daniels rushed for a 38-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Giants, extending the Commanders' lead to 19-6. The touchdown capped a 77-yard drive, highlighting Daniels' ability to regain confidence after his recent elbow injury. He completed 7 of 12 passes for 102 yards and rushed for 61 yards before this point in the game. The Giants responded with a second field goal early in the second half but will need to improve their performance to mount a comeback.
- •Daniels' touchdown is the longest of his NFL career.
- •The Commanders currently lead with 7:47 left in the third quarter.
- •Daniels has completed 7 of 12 passes for 102 yards.
- •The Giants scored their second field goal after the halftime break.
- •The matchup is crucial for both teams' season aspirations.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Jayden Daniels runs for 38-yard TD, Commanders up 19-6
"Jayden Daniels ran the ball several times in the first half of Sunday's game against the Giants and any remaining fears that he'd be hesitant to make plays on his own after dislocating his left elbow disappeared in the third quarter.
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