Commanders secure victory over Giants with Seibert’s 7 field goals
- Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a 21-18 victory over the New York Giants, marking his first NFL win.
- Austin Seibert set a franchise record with seven field goals, including the game-winner as time expired.
- The Commanders overcame challenges, including a poor red zone performance, to secure the win and improve to 1-1.
In a closely contested game on Sunday, the Washington Commanders secured their first victory of the season against the New York Giants, winning 21-18. Jayden Daniels, in his second professional start, completed 23 of 29 passes for 226 yards and added 44 rushing yards. His performance was pivotal in leading a crucial 65-yard drive that culminated in a game-winning 30-yard field goal by Austin Seibert as time expired. Seibert's remarkable achievement of seven successful field goals set a franchise record, coming just days after he replaced Cade York, who had struggled in the season opener. The Giants faced significant challenges, losing their kicker Graham Gano to injury on the opening kickoff, which forced them to take risks on fourth downs. Despite these setbacks, Daniel Jones managed to throw for two touchdowns, with Malik Nabers emerging as a standout player for New York, catching 10 passes for 127 yards and scoring his first career touchdown. The Commanders, however, overcame their own difficulties, including a 0-for-6 record in the red zone and multiple penalties. Brian Robinson Jr. contributed significantly to the Commanders' offense, rushing for 133 yards on 17 carries, including two impressive long runs of 32 and 40 yards. Additionally, Zach Ertz reached a career milestone, becoming the 12th tight end in NFL history to surpass 7,500 receiving yards, further solidifying his role as a key target for Daniels. As the Commanders improve to 1-1, they look forward to their upcoming game against Cincinnati, while the Giants, now 0-2, will seek to bounce back in their next matchup against Cleveland.