Jayden Daniels Takes Responsibility for Late Fumble, Looks to Bounce Back Against Cowboys
Jayden Daniels faced tough questions earlier this season about his lingering knee injury. By Monday night, those concerns were gone — replaced by new scrutiny over a costly late-game turnover. Daniels fumbled in the final minutes against the Chicago Bears, setting up a comeback loss for the Washington Commanders.
This week, he didn’t dodge responsibility. He took ownership of the mistake and shifted the focus toward improvement in Week 7.
“I mean, that’s what a quarterback does,” Daniels said Wednesday when asked about his late fumble, via NFL.com. “But it was on me. So I take accountability.”
Jayden Daniels Reflects on Turnover and Slow Starts
Aside from the turnover, Daniels’ performance against Chicago was his strongest of the year. He threw three touchdown passes, overcoming an early interception, and looked like the player Washington expected when he returned from his knee issue. That’s why both he and the team want to make sure the fumble becomes just a footnote to a solid outing.
“We feel we can put up points,” Daniels said. “But we just got to be better with the details and execution, so we don’t have slow starts.”
Slow starts have been an ongoing problem for the Commanders. They’ve trailed by double digits in the first half of each of their last three games, and have been outscored 36–14 in the opening quarter so far in the 2025 season.
Daniels only played in the most recent game, but he acknowledged that the offense must set the tone early if Washington wants to stay competitive in the NFC.
Commanders Look to Bounce Back Against Cowboys
The Commanders have an opportunity to turn things around in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas ranks last in yards allowed, passing yards allowed, and third-down defense through six weeks, which could give Washington’s offense the chance to get into rhythm quickly.
Washington also received good news on Wednesday. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin returned to practice after missing time with a quadriceps injury. A return this weekend would give Daniels a significant boost.
However, the team suffered another setback at the same position. ESPN’s senior NFL insider Adam Schefter reported, “Commanders placed WR Noah Brown on injured reserve, sidelining him for a minimum of four games.”
Fans immediately reacted to the news on social media. One fan wrote in the comments, “Hopefully Terry McLaurin can come back this week. They really need him.”
Another added, “Tough break for the Commanders. Noah Brown was just starting to find rhythm in that offense. They’ll miss his physicality and reliability on third downs.”
The Commanders know the margin for error is shrinking. Daniels’ positive showing against Chicago gave them reason for optimism, but cleaning up execution and avoiding early deficits will be critical if they want to stay in the playoff race.
“We understand it’s a roller coaster of a season so far,” tight end Zach Ertz said, via The Associated Press. “We’ve got to be more consistent as a team — offense, defense, special teams.”
The Commanders face the Cowboys on Sunday, October 19, at 4:25 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will air on FOX.
Raiders Trade Pitch Sends Jakobi Meyers Away For 1st-Round CB
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ESPN proposed a trade pitch sending Las Vegas wide receiver Jakobi Meyers to the New York Giants for cornerback Deonte Banks.
The Las Vegas Raiders have spent the first half of the 2025 NFL season evaluating what direction they’ll take under new leadership. With an offense still trying to find its rhythm and several positional battles on defense, ESPN’s recently proposed trade involving wide receiver Jakobi Meyers offers a fascinating scenario for the team’s future.
The proposed deal would send Meyers, a 2026 fourth-round pick, and cash considerations to the New York Giants in exchange for cornerback Deonte Banks and a 2026 fifth-round pick.
At first glance, this might seem like a short-term loss for Las Vegas. After all, Meyers has been one of the Raiders’ most dependable targets since joining the team in 2023. But when considering the long-term vision of the roster, positional depth, and contract implications, this trade pitch could make sense for the Silver and Black.
Why Trading Jakobi Meyers Could Benefit Las Vegas
Meyers’ tenure with the Raiders has been somewhat uneven in 2025. After opening the season with a 97-yard performance in the win over the New England Patriots, the 28-year-old has averaged just 46.4 yards per game since.
Once viewed as an ideal complement to Davante Adams, Meyers’ role has diminished amid inconsistent quarterback play and a Raiders offense that remains in transition.
More importantly, Meyers is in the final year of his three-year, $33 million deal, and he requested a trade during training camp. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders are open to trading Meyers but “are not actively trying to move him.”
The front office seems content to ride out the season before making a final decision, but if a reasonable offer comes in, Las Vegas would be inclined to listen.
A Chance to Strengthen the Secondary with Deonte Banks
GettyOmarion Hampton #8 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball against Deonte Banks #2 of the New York Giants.
In return, the Raiders would acquire Banks, the former first-round pick of the Giants back in 2023. He entered the league with tremendous upside, standing at 6’2″ with elite athletic traits, but his time in New York has been rocky.
However, the Raiders could view Banks as a low-risk, high-reward project. The Raiders’ cornerback group has struggled this season. With Eric Stokes on a one-year deal and Kyu Blu Kelly allowing a 122.5 passer rating in coverage (not good!), adding Banks could infuse the secondary with youth, size, and potential.
The Raiders won’t have to give big money to Meyers, and Banks is under contract for three more years at an affordable $3.9 million, guaranteeing Las Vegas cost-controlled depth at an important position.
Per Ryan Dunleavy:
“I think there is a real chance that [Deonte] Banks is moved before the deadline.”
Nonetheless, trading Meyers away won’t be an easy decision for the Raiders, especially with how reliable he’s been in the past. Yet given his contract situation and prior trade request, moving him for a young defensive asset like Banks could be a risk the team is willing to take.
The proposed deal is not a blockbuster-type trade, but for Las Vegas, it could be a strategic step toward investing in the future.
