"RGIII 2.0" "Faking injury after another fumble": NFL fans react as Jayden Daniels enters medical tent after limping off Commanders vs. Cowboys game

Jayden Daniels got injured during Sunday's game at the Dallas Cowboys, and one fan could not help but make an eerie comparison.

In the second half, the Washington Commanders' sophomore quarterback lost a fumble on a sack by linebacker Shemar James, who landed on his ankle. He was slow to get to his feet and limped to the medical tent, with Marcus Mariota taking the field.

He would be revealed to have hurt his hamstring and did not return for th erest of the game:

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There was a torrent of reactions from fans in the aftermath:

"He’s gonna be the Grant Hill of the NFL," one compared.

"That looked bad. Like Dak’s hammy off the bone," another shuddered.

"Speedy recovery," another prayed.

At the time of the injury, Daniels had completed 12 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. He had also rushed for 35 yards and a score.

Jayden Daniels’ struggles against Cowboys continue

The game against the Cowboys had not been going exactly well for Jayden Daniels and the Commanders, as they allowed 27 points in the first half. In fact, they scored just two points in the first quarter - a safety after Daron Payne tackled Javonte Williams in the end zone.

It was a complete contrast to what the second overall pick of the 2025 Draft had wanted to do. In his very first game against America’s Team, he had two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 26-34 loss that was all but decided when Austin Seibert missed a game-tying extra point with around 20 seconds left.

In the second meeting, which occurred in the final week, Daniels played only in the first half, completing just half of his attempts for 38 yards and no touchdowns. Marcus Mariota finished the job, throwing two scores in the ensuing 23-19 win.

The Commanders finished that season as the sixth seed with a 12-5 record. They walked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 on a walk-off field goal by Zane Gonzalez in the Wild Card, then massively upset the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31 in the Divisional Round.

Their journey would end in the NFC Championship Game, where they lost 23-55 at the Philadelphia Eagles. At season’s end, Daniels was named Offensive Rookie of the Year.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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Edited by Andre Castillo