5 bold predictions for Commanders QB Jayden Daniels in Week 2 vs. NY Giants

Jayden Daniels throws two touchdowns

The Washington Commanders got the ball into the end zone three times during their Week 1 loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jayden Daniels was responsible for two on the ground. Brian Robinson Jr. plowed through for the other. This could be a sign of things to come, but offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury cannot afford to become too one-dimensional.

As previously mentioned, the Commanders have to get their passing attack going. Adjustments are needed schematically from Kingsbury's perspective. Daniels must also take more risks and rely on what got him this far, to begin with.

This is all about building confidence. Getting a few easy completions and making red-zone opportunities count is crucial. Turning chances into touchdowns can be the difference between success and failure with finer margins at the next level.

The New York Giants don't have the most prolific secondary. They gave up 201 yards against the Minnesota Vikings, which would have been a lot worse had things not gotten out of hand. If Kingsbury puts together a game plan that enables his franchise signal-caller to thrive, Daniels can secure the first passing touchdowns of his NFL career in Week 2.

Jayden Daniels attains a 70.0 QBR

Kayvon Thibodeaux gave the Commanders plenty of bulletin board material by claiming this wasn't considered a rivalry from the Giants' perspective. While there's some merit to that considering how their divisional battles have gone in recent years more often than not, this is the perfect chance to change the narrative.

The fanbase will be expectant following wholesale changes across the board this offseason. It's also the first home game of this exciting era at the newly-named Northwest Stadium. If the Commanders cannot rise to the occasion versus a confidence-sapped team such as the Giants, optimism will diminish.

Jayden Daniels holds this organization's success in the palm of his hand. He should relish this sort of atmosphere and will surely be inspired by a crowd willing him to glory. The Cajon High School product is coming up against a stout defensive front, but he's got absolutely nothing to fear.

Daniels achieved a 41.2 QBR on his regular-season debut. If he can get up to the 70.0 mark - around the level Patrick Mahomes attained in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens - this should be enough to vastly outperform Daniel Jones and secure Washington's first victory of the campaign.

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