On their first drive against the New York Giants, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense were on the field for nine minutes and 36 seconds before ending the drive with a short Austin Seibert field goal to take an early 3-0 lead.
It was a disappointing drive that began with an Austin Ekeler kickoff return for a touchdown, which was called due to linebacker Nick Bellore’s holding penalty.
On the first drive, Daniels completed all six of his passes. The drive almost stalled early when the Giants pressured Daniels, but somehow, he escaped.
Here is Daniels escaping what would have been a huge loss.
Amazing escapability by JD. SHOULD have been a late hit at the end. pic.twitter.com/HVwbVxVNLC
— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 15, 2024
We aren’t sure why the flag-happy officials didn’t tack on 15 yards for Bobby Okereke’s hit at the end. That was a clear miss.