The Commanders clawed their way back from a 10-0 deficit to take a 13-10 halftime lead against the Eagles on Sunday Night Football, but the real buzz coming out of the half isn’t about their 13 straight points. It’s all about quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Commanders Claw Back In Stunning Halftime Reversal
Washington was down 10-0 early, letting Saquon Barkley punch in a 3-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter. But then the Commanders flipped the script. They racked up 13 straight points, taking a 13-10 lead into the locker room. Jayden Daniels, despite a somewhat middling first half with 11-of-221 passes completed for 96 yards, delivered an 8-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs midway through the second quarter, sparking that incredible run.
Jayden Daniels Takes Scary Shot, Leaves Questions Lingering
But that momentum came at a cost. Late in the first half, Daniels took a hard hit from Nolan Smith on an incomplete pass, and it was rough. He took a bit to get up, which immediately set off alarm bells. Marcus Mariota came over to speak with Daniels on the sideline, but the young QB stayed in the game. He threw another incomplete pass on third-and-1 before Drew Stevens drilled a 39-yard field goal with 19 seconds left to seal the halftime lead. The NBC broadcast caught Daniels wincing on the sideline as he went to sit down, surrounded by Washington’s medical staff. While the broadcast eventually showed him sitting by himself, *ostensibly OK*, the concern isn’t going anywhere.
Eagles Offense Looking For Answers After Early Burst
On the other side of the ball, the Eagles’ offense stalled out after their early score. Quarterback Tanner McKee completed 8-of-14 passes for 81 yards, a quiet half after a strong start. Saquon Barkley, who had that 3-yard touchdown earlier, is having a seriously tough night, gaining just 15 yards on eight carries. Philly’s ground game will need to get going if they want to reclaim this one.
The second half is going to be a battle. Can Daniels shake off that hit and lead his team to a full comeback win, or will the Eagles find their stride and make him pay?
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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