3 distinct advantages Commanders have over the Giants in 2022
By Jerry Trotta
1. Quarterback
Yes, Daniel Jones turns into Lamar Jackson seemingly every time he plays against Washington, but that doesn’t change the fact he’s a lousy quarterback.
Since Jones was drafted in 2019, only two quarterbacks have committed more turnovers and he’s only played 38 games. For context, Jones has 39 career turnovers. That’s tied with Matt Ryan, who’s played 48 games during that same span. Jared Goff (52 TOs) and Baker Mayfield (51) have played 45 and 46 games, respectively.
As a result, the Giants declined Jones’ fifth-year option this offseason and it seems inevitable fans will be calling for backup Tyrod Taylor to start.
The Duke product has the desired traits of an NFL starter (height, athleticism, arm strength and demeanor), but he’s been doomed by injuries and turnovers, which are arguably the two biggest no-nos for quarterbacks.
Wentz, on the other hand, has a top-three MVP finish on his resume and owns a 44-40-1 career record across 85 starts. He’s completed nearly 63% of his passes and has thrown 140 touchdowns to just 47 interceptions (0.55 per game) in six seasons. If you can believe it, Jones has tossed 29 INTs in 38 games (0.76 per game).
End of discussion.
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