Daniel's Touchdown in Commanders' Loss to Jets
- Jayden Daniels scored a touchdown after completing a deep pass during his first NFL game.
- The Washington Commanders lost to the New York Jets with a final score of 20-17.
- Daniels' performance showed promise despite the loss.
In a preseason matchup, the Washington Commanders faced off against the New York Jets, with Commanders' rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels showcasing his skills early on. Selected as the second overall pick from LSU, Daniels led the offense through a strong opening series, connecting with Dyami Brown for a significant 42-yard gain. He capped off the drive with a 3-yard touchdown run, putting the Commanders ahead 7-0 in the first quarter. Despite resting most of their starters, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Jets managed to rally back. Rookie Andrew Peasley, who replaced Tyrod Taylor, threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jason Brownlee, tying the game at 7-7. The Commanders responded with a 1-yard touchdown run from Marcus Wiley, taking a 17-10 lead early in the fourth quarter. However, the Jets equalized with a 2-yard touchdown run from Israel Abanikanda, bringing the score to 17-17. Daniels completed 2 of 3 passes for 45 yards before being replaced by Marcus Mariota, who had limited action with just one completion. Jeff Driskel took over for the remainder of the first half, contributing 73 passing yards. Meanwhile, Rodgers, recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, remained sidelined, donning sweats and observing the game from the sidelines. In injury news, Jets linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo left the game with a knee injury and did not return. Coach Robert Saleh confirmed that Rodgers is unlikely to play in the Jets' upcoming preseason games, prioritizing his health as the team prepares for the regular season.