Washington's rookie QB Jayden Daniels kicked off the season with a dual-threat showing (233 passing yards, 68 rushing) that helped push the Commanders to a 21-6 win over the Giants, and his swagger has already become part of the script for this NFC contender. He lights up the field with fun and competitiveness, and his early hype includes Offensive Rookie of the Year chatter and MVP whispers. Washington heads to Green Bay on Thursday eager to prove Week 1 wasn’t a fluke.

Giants edge rusher Brian Burns called Daniels out for talking, while Daniels insisted he’s just playing to win and having fun. Daniels even peppers the locker room with Kobe Bryant banter, underscoring a combustible mix of confidence and trash talk that seems to fuel his game. The monsters in the room will meet again in Week 14, as Washington aims to extend a streak over New York and keep rolling through the early schedule.