"Jayden Daniels had arguably the best season for any rookie quarterback in NFL history. Last time around, he featured just seven times and completed only four full games. A low-grade hamstring strain, sprained knee, and dislocated elbow became his undoing. He was still fighting to get back late in the campaign, but the Commanders were right to sit him out with nothing to play for other than pride."
"Daniels wasn't up to his exceptionally high standards even when healthy, which led to the inevitable criticism from sections of the media. Caleb Williams won the NFC North and made the playoffs with the Chicago Bears. Drake Maye won the AFC Conference and reached the Super Bowl. That piles more pressure on the former LSU standout, but one former pro-turned-analyst made his feelings about the true balance of power crystal clear."
Out of sight, out of mind influenced the Washington Commanders' fortunes in 2025 as the NFL pivots quickly from one season to the next. The Commanders fell to five wins after a run to the NFC Championship the prior year, hampered by injuries and aging veterans underperforming. Jayden Daniels delivered a historic rookie season but suffered a hamstring strain, sprained knee, and dislocated elbow that limited his 2025 availability and effectiveness. Caleb Williams and Drake Maye achieved strong results elsewhere, increasing external pressure. Chris Canty ranked Matthew Stafford first and Daniels second among NFC quarterbacks, citing Daniels' big-game performances and injury setbacks.
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