It looks like bad luck has finally hit Jayden Daniels. There’s been a lot of chatter about his skills, comparisons with other QBs, and even some coaches pointing out his flaws. Now the Commanders lost to the Eagles (26-18), a defeat they would have wanted to avoid. Especially after that nail-biting defeat against the Steelers. To top it all off, their star QB is now dealing with an injury. Talk about a rough patch!

Jayden suffered a rib injury in Week 7 against the Panthers. But he had the whole NFL world talking about him after his incredible Hail Mary pass against the Bears. You could see he was the man for the Commanders. But now, trouble is brewing for Dan Quinn’s squad as Jayden picked up another injury in the recent match against the Eagles. Now, with him injured again, Jayden has a message for the offense. “Offense has to fight through adversity”, said the 23-year-old after his injury.

Well, yes, they better listen to Jayden. Otherwise, they can kiss their playoff dreams goodbye. During the fourth quarter of the game, he ended up with a nasty cut between his pinky and ring finger, and it was bleeding like crazy. The medical team used superglue to patch it up on the spot. He couldn’t even say how it happened. Looks like one of those moments where it just blindsides you, and before you know it, you’re dealing with a pretty nasty injury.

The injury has kicked off yet another round of debates about Jayden Daniels. Analysts are pointing out that he might still be feeling the effects of the rib injury from earlier in the season, and it’s starting to show in his recent performances. Against the Steelers, and now the Eagles, things haven’t been clicking for him. Against the Eagles, he had what many are calling his worst game as a pro. He completed 22 of 32 passes throwing for 191 yards with one touchdown and an interception. And for a QB known for his mobility, rushing for only 18 yards on seven attempts is not ideal.

Something’s not right, and if the Commanders want to keep their playoff dreams alive, they’ve got to figure out how to get Jayden back on track.

Can Jayden Daniels bounce back?

Jayden must be hurt by all the questions thrown at him, doubting his abilities. There’s a lot he still needs to figure out, but keep in mind, he just debuted this year. Before being drafted, Jayden got a ton of hype at LSU. That probably played a big role in why the Commanders decided to pick him up.

He was a blast during the first few weeks, but suddenly things have gotten a bit dull. He’s been struggling with accuracy lately. It’s clear he’s not hitting the big plays as much anymore. As many are saying, the injury might be the reason for Jayden Daniels‘ struggles lately. But Coach Quinn doesn’t buy into the injury talk. He’s pretty adamant that Jayden Daniels’ rib injury isn’t an issue anymore.

If it’s not the injury, then maybe Coach Quinn needs to take a closer look at the defense. The Commanders’ defense has been struggling, and it’s been clear that they haven’t been much help to the QB. Even during the Steelers game, the defense couldn’t do much to support Daniels. For the young QB, he’s got a few days to rest up before hitting the field again. This break gives him some time to work on his game and come back stronger, so he can start winning games for his team.

We hope to see Jayden Daniels bring his A-game in the next matchup against Jerry Jones’ Cowboys.