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Jayden Daniels gets his 1st NFL win as Commanders beat Giants on 7 field goals by Austin Seibert
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) Jayden Daniels got the wind knocked out of him, missed a snap and came back like nothing went wrong. He led the Washington Commanders down the field over and over without a touchdown to show for it and made sure they still put points on the board.
When it mattered most, Daniels got the job done and picked up his first win as an NFL quarterback, beating the New York Giants 21-18 on Sunday thanks to a franchise-record seven field goals from new kicker Austin Seibert.
“I feel blessed," Daniels said. “Can’t really complain. It wasn’t the prettiest game, but a win is a win.”
Daniels engineered the go-ahead, 65-yard drive in the final minutes to get the ball into the red zone, setting up Seibert's 30-yard field goal that won it as the clock expired. Seibert's 7-for-7 performance came days after he replaced Cade York, who missed each of his two attempts in the season opener.
“I guess that’s a great way to kind of welcome myself to the team and win a football game, so I’m happy with it,” said Seibert, who was good from 27, 45, 26, 27, 29 and 30 yards out. “No reason to make it bigger than it is. Just go out there and do what I do.”
The Commanders (1-1) came back to win an ugly game after the Giants lost kicker Graham Gano to an injury on the opening kickoff. Not having Gano forced New York (0-2) to go for it on several fourth-down situations after punter Jamie Gillan missed an extra point attempt early.
Gano, who said it was unrelated to the sore groin that landed him on the injury report, said his hamstring “doesn’t feel good.”
Daniels was 23 of 29 for 226 yards and rushed for 44 in his second professional start, beating former LSU teammate and fellow top-10 pick Malik Nabers in their first matchup in the league. Nabers was the Giants' best player with 10 catches for 127 yards and his first career TD reception.
“He did his thing, which I kind of expected just knowing him,” Daniels said after swapping jerseys with Nabers. “He got my first win jersey and I got his first 100-yard game. That’s going to mean a lot to both of us.”
Nabers was targeted 18 times by Daniel Jones, who after a rough Week 1 was a respectable 16 of 28 for 178 yards and two touchdown passes. Nabers dropped a fourth-down pass from Jones, which turned the ball over on downs.
“I’m disappointed,” Nabers said. “No matter how good of a game you can play, that last play came down to me. I’m hurt that I let those veterans down.”
The Commanders overcame going 0 for 6 in the red zone with seven trips inside the New York 25 and multiple false start penalties that derailed drives.
“You can’t have that,” left guard Nick Allegretti said. “But with such a new team, those things will happen. We’ve got to cut them down."
Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. carried the ball 17 times for a career-high 133 yards. He also made the two longest runs of his pro career: 32 yards in the first half and 40 in the second.
“Great start for me so I can gain the momentum that I need,” Robinson said. "I’m thankful for the opportunities. It’s been a while since I got 17 (carries) in one game, too, so I appreciate all that love from my coaches, and I expect to keep building off of that."
Washington’s Zach Ertz became the 12th tight end in NFL history to surpass 7,500 yards receiving. The 33-year-old veteran made four catches for 62 yards as one of Daniels’ most popular targets.
Nabers was cleared after being checked for a concussion late in the first quarter following a big hit from Washington’s Frankie Luvu. ... Cornerback Dru Phillips was also evaluated for a concussion and cleared late in the game.
Giants: Visit Cleveland next Sunday.
Commanders: Visit Cincinnati on Monday, Sept. 23.
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | 22:28 | 37:32 |
1st Downs | 18 | 22 |
Rushing | 5 | 9 |
Passing | 11 | 11 |
Penalty | 2 | 2 |
3rd Down Conv | 4-8 | 7-14 |
4th Down Conv | 1-2 | 1-1 |
Total Net Yards | 304 | 425 |
Total Plays | 51 | 69 |
Avg Gain | 6.0 | 6.2 |
Net Yards Rushing | 129 | 215 |
Rush Attempts | 22 | 35 |
Avg Rush Yards | 5.9 | 6.1 |
Net Yards Passing | 175 | 210 |
Comp. - Att. | 16-28 | 23-29 |
Yards Per Pass | 6.0 | 6.2 |
Penalties - Yards | 5-20 | 10-69 |
Touchdowns | 3 | 0 |
Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 0 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 2-43.5 | 0-0.0 |
Return Yards | 156 | 59 |
Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 1-24 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 6-156 | 1-35 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Red Zone Eff. | 3-3 -100% | 0-6 -0% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 1-1 -100% | 0-3 -0% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
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Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
D. Jones
8 QB
22 FPTS
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D. Jones | 16/28 | 178 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
D. Singletary
26 RB
14 FPTS
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D. Singletary | 16 | 95 | 1 | 22 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Jones
8 QB
22 FPTS
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D. Jones | 5 | 32 | 0 | 9 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Tracy Jr.
29 RB
0 FPTS
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T. Tracy Jr. | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
M. Nabers
1 WR
28 FPTS
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M. Nabers | 18 | 10 | 127 | 1 | 28 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Slayton
86 WR
6 FPTS
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D. Slayton | 4 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 19 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
W. Robinson
17 WR
9 FPTS
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W. Robinson | 4 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Singletary
26 RB
14 FPTS
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D. Singletary | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
J. Pinnock
27 SS
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J. Pinnock | 8-1 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. Phillips
22 DB
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A. Phillips | 7-5 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. McFadden
41 LB
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M. McFadden | 7-6 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Banks
3 CB
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D. Banks | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. Okereke
58 ILB
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B. Okereke | 4-4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Flott
28 CB
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C. Flott | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Nubin
31 SAF
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T. Nubin | 3-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. Thibodeaux
5 LB
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K. Thibodeaux | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. Burns
0 LB
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B. Burns | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. Chatman
94 DT
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E. Chatman | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
I. Simmons
19 SAF
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I. Simmons | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Lawrence
97 DT
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D. Lawrence | 2-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Riley
95 DT
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J. Riley | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. Ojulari
51 LB
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A. Ojulari | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. Nunez-Roches
93 DT
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R. Nunez-Roches | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. Jackson
21 CB
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A. Jackson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Manhertz
85 TE
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C. Manhertz | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
J. Gillan
6 P
0 FPTS
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J. Gillan | 0/0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
J. Gillan
6 P
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J. Gillan | 2 | 43.5 | 1 | 60 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
E. Gray
20 RB
0 FPTS
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E. Gray | 5 | 25.6 | 30 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Tracy Jr.
29 RB
0 FPTS
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T. Tracy Jr. | 1 | 28.0 | 28 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
J. Daniels
5 QB
13 FPTS
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J. Daniels | 23/29 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
B. Robinson Jr.
8 RB
14 FPTS
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B. Robinson Jr. | 17 | 133 | 0 | 40 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Daniels
5 QB
13 FPTS
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J. Daniels | 10 | 44 | 0 | 14 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. Ekeler
30 RB
10 FPTS
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A. Ekeler | 8 | 38 | 0 | 13 | 10 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
Z. Ertz
86 TE
10 FPTS
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Z. Ertz | 4 | 4 | 62 | 0 | 21 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. Brown
85 WR
8 FPTS
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N. Brown | 3 | 3 | 56 | 0 | 34 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Ekeler
30 RB
10 FPTS
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A. Ekeler | 3 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 27 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. McLaurin
17 WR
8 FPTS
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T. McLaurin | 8 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Brown
2 WR
3 FPTS
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D. Brown | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
O. Zaccheaus
14 WR
4 FPTS
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O. Zaccheaus | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Bates
87 TE
1 FPTS
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J. Bates | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. Robinson Jr.
8 RB
14 FPTS
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B. Robinson Jr. | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
B. St-Juste
25 CB
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B. St-Juste | 6-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
F. Luvu
4 LB
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F. Luvu | 6-5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. Wagner
54 MLB
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B. Wagner | 5-4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. Butler
35 SAF
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P. Butler | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Igbinoghene
19 CB
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N. Igbinoghene | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Ferrell
99 DE
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C. Ferrell | 2-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Martin
20 CB
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J. Martin | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Bellore
57 LB
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N. Bellore | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Sainristil
0 CB
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M. Sainristil | 2-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Fowler
6 LB
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D. Fowler | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Owens
40 DB
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T. Owens | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Walker
32 LB
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M. Walker | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. Mathis
98 DT
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P. Mathis | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Armstrong
92 DE
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