On a one-yard run late in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers, Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was tackled awkwardly by Packers ED Kingsley Enagbare. His lower body got twisted up, and Daniels had a noticeable limp the rest of the way in a 27-18 loss on Thursday night.
On Friday, Daniels underwent an MRI to determine the extent of the damage, per Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan. What exactly was imaged with this MRI, and the results of it, have not yet been reported.
Daniels finished 24/42 for 200 yards and two touchdowns passing to go with seven carries for 17 yards on the ground. For most of the game, the Packers kept the explosive Commanders offense in check, dominating at the line of scrimmage and giving Daniels very little room to work. Washington’s first touchdown didn’t come until the 13:45 mark in the fourth quarter.
Washington’s next game is against the Las Vegas Raider at home on September 21.
Injuries Mounting Early for the Washington Commanders
Michael Reaves/GettyGREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 11: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders reacts on the ground against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
It was a costly game for the Commanders, in more ways than one. Not only were they largely noncompetitive against a top NFC contender, but the game left them banged up in some key areas.
It goes beyond Daniels’ uncertain injury situation, too. Commanders RB Austin Ekeler tore his Achilles tendon in the fourth quarter, ending his season. ED Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered a season-ending quad injury, as well. Ekeler and Wise were two important veterans on this team.
It’s a long season, and it’s only Week 2. Suffering two season-ending losses in the Packers game is a major blow for Washington. Hopefully, Daniels’ condition isn’t serious and the MRI was mostly precautionary. We may not know more until next week’s practice injury reports, however.
The Washington Commanders Face a Tough Road in a Loaded NFC
Most NFL teams haven’t even kicked off Week 2 yet. But if there’s one thing we’ve learned early in this season, it’s that the NFC is stacked. Even just in the NFC East, the Eagles and Cowboys both look like playoff contenders. The Vikings found a way to win with J.J. McCarthy, the Falcons might be improved, and the NFC West is always a gauntlet.
Stacking wins over the next few weeks will be critical for the Commanders to stay apace in the NFC playoff race. They face the Raiders, Falcons, Chargers, and Bears in their next four games, an important stretch for their season. If they can go 3-1, that would be huge. Because after that, they play the Cowboys, Chiefs, Seahawks, Lions, Dolphins, Broncos, Vikings — and then they play the Eagles twice and the Cowboys again in a three-week stretch to close the season.
If Daniels is hurt and is forced to miss time, it’ll make it much harder for Washington to stay competitive. These next few weeks could be season-defining for the Commanders, and they’d better be up for the test after that.
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