Jayden Daniels struggles as Commanders trail Eagles late in game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
During a Week 1 matchup on September 13, 2026, the Washington Commanders faced a 17-9 deficit against the Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Jayden Daniels completed only 9 of 24 passes for 65 yards with no touchdowns. The Commanders intended to avoid relying heavily on Daniels early in the game, as he had no sacks but also no big plays, with their longest from scrimmage just 15 yards. While the team aims to balance protecting Daniels with the need to win, they find themselves in critical situations where they may have to rely on his talents.
- •Commanders trail Eagles 17-9 late in the game
- •Jayden Daniels has 9 completions and 65 passing yards
- •Team aims to avoid over-reliance on Daniels early in games
- •Washington converts 2 of 11 on third-down attempts
- •Terry McLaurin has 2 targets with no catches
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — There’s no need for Jayden Daniels to be Superman…until there is- Daily Slop
"Commanders don’t want JD5 to feel like he has to win games himself, until they absolutely, positively, 100% need him to
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