'Complete BS,' Jayden Daniels Calls Out Commanders After Win vs. Eagles amid Viral Video of Sideline
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was almost disgusted to see his team climb into a 10-0 hole against the shorthanded Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was almost disgusted to see his team climb into a 10-0 hole against the shorthanded Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.
"Honestly, it was just complete BS, the way we started," he said after the 27-10 win, per The Athletic's David Aldridge .
At one point in the first half, Daniels had a spirited chat with his offensive linemen on the sideline.
"The coaches could beat a dead horse all they want," he said. "At the end of the day, you have to take accountability. You have to focus. You can't have mental lapses. Ultimately, it's on us."
The Commanders had a week off to reset following a 1-4-1 start, and Philly presented a great opportunity to get things right on the field. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is likely sidelined for the year, and a number of other key players are banged up .
That magnified the frustration from Washington's start. The team missed a field goal on its first drive, had a three-and-out, and then saw the next possession begin with back-to-back penalties before a fumble by tight end Chig Okonkwo on the first play.
From the second quarter on, it was a much different story. The Commanders ratcheted up the defense and had more success moving the ball. They ultimately out-gained Philadelphia 339-268 and were plus-one in turnover margin.
"You've heard me talk a lot about four quarters," coach Dan Quinn said. "I thought tonight, we nailed three. We need all four. That's how it needs to go down."
The result was a step in the right direction for a team that desperately needed a win. There are still some issues for Quinn and his staff to iron out when tricky matchups against the Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals are ahead.
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