5 major observations from Jayden Daniels' performance against the Giants

Third-year quarterback Jayden Daniels is playing well. It's not perfect, but he is way down the Washington Commanders' list of problems through the first half of 2026.

But with the Commanders facing a must-win game against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football to keep their NFC East championship hopes alive, Daniels needed to deliver a top-tier performance under the prime-time spotlight.

Daniels has had ups and downs this season. Another dislocated elbow cost him two games, and there have been glaring lapses in concentration in key moments. Some have accused the signal-caller and offensive coordinator, David Blough, of not being on the same page, so they have to get their act…