Jayden Daniels up tempo
The Washington Commanders have slowed things down offensively compared to the days when Kliff Kingsbury called plays. That may be contributing to the communication issues and overall fluency on offense, but Week 10 once again offered a glimpse of where Jayden Daniels is most comfortable.
Up tempo.
When the Commanders went into no huddle, there was a much better rhythm to Daniels' play. He controlled things extremely well at the line of scrimmage pre-snap, outlining instructions clearly and having the freedom to dictate proceedings as he saw fit. And when it came to the crunch, it made a massive difference.
One only has to look at how things stagnated when the Commanders huddled up to see the changes. Daniels thrives in an up-tempo scheme, and even though it won't be that way all the time, it's a definite strength Washington should use a lot more.
The New York Giants were in a constant guessing game when Daniels sped things up. They had to be wary of his rushing ability while also trying to keep the pass-catchers covered. That's precisely where the signal-caller wanted them, and though not every throw was perfect, the Commanders managed to get the job done in the end.
And with a shootout expected against the Cincinnati Bengals next time out, the more up-tempo Washington runs for Daniels, the better.
Jayden Daniels resolve in the clutch
One of the biggest criticisms of the Commanders this season is their inability to hold their nerve in big moments. And for a time, it looked as if the same fate would befall them.
Jayden Daniels hadn't thrown an interception all season before this one. He chose the worst possible time for his first, and he threw his second on the very next drive in the fourth quarter.
It was a bad blow that had Commanders fans fearing the worst. But the defense gave Daniels another shot, and he wasn't going to waste it.
After gaining a chunk of yardage on a defensive pass interference call on wide receiver Treylon Burks, Daniels was in prime position to put the Commanders ahead. He turned to Stefon Diggs, who went in for a 32-yard touchdown that would eventually be enough to win the game.
Most quarterbacks would have folded in this situation.
But Daniels is not your average quarterback.
The resolve he displayed in the face of adversity was astonishing. Diggs even compared him to the late, great Kobe Bryant after the contest, which is a testament to how revered Daniels is among his teammates.
They are all willingly following his lead. Daniels didn't run from the struggle; he embraced it fully, giving the Commanders another victory over the Giants.
And it might just have saved their season.
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