Daniels' composure and playful swagger shape a Commanders win night. He delivered 233 yards through the air with a TD and added 68 rushing yards, fueling a 21-6 victory over the Giants as Washington controlled the game with poise. Burns sparked a postgame jab by labeling him talkative, but Daniels stayed cool, insisting he just has fun and plays hard.

Washington swept New York in the season series, extending the rivalry streak to three straight wins—their longest run in the series since 1998–2000. The next challenge lands at Lambeau Field against Green Bay, where Daniels aims to carry the confidence and keep the trash-talking vibe in check while pushing Washington’s offense forward.

From a fantasy lens, Daniels' dual-threat profile provides a solid floor when the offense leans on his legs and the pace control, with upside in games that reward design runs and scrambles. Expect continued balance with ample rushing equity and a growing passing ceiling as the Commanders push for efficiency against tougher defenses.

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.

Washington Commanders opened the season with a 21-6 win over the Giants, bolstered by a stingy defense and a 432-yard offensive effort hampered by penalties. The outing put rookie Josh Conerly Jr. in the spotlight as he handled a daunting lineup and showed growth despite a couple of rough moments.

Dan Quinn praised Conerly’s willingness to chase adversity and noted his improvement from training camp to New England, framing the rookie’s rough spells as fuel for rapid development. A short week awaits against Green Bay (and Micah Parsons), a true test of the left-handers’ ceiling and Washington’s line success in fantasy terms.