The Packers vs the Commanders game was a high-stakes game because of their rivalry. But QB Jayden Daniels just gave Washington a scare. Late in the 4th quarter of the 27-18 loss to Green Bay, Daniels took off for what looked like a routine scramble. One yard. That’s all it gained. But defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare wrapped him up awkwardly, and Daniels’ lower body twisted just wrong. He got up, limping. He stayed in, gutsy as ever, playing all 69 snaps. But by the end of the night, that limp was hard to miss.

Now it’s official, Daniels got an MRI on his knee on Friday, September 12th. No results yet, no timeline yet. Just an uneasy fanbase holding its breath. M.D. Dr. Jesse Morse even pointed out what made it so concerning. “I commented last night about one of the plays where his left ankle got rolled up on, which was concerning for a possible high-ankle mechanism, sometimes this stresses the MCL of the knee as well. Hopefully everything turned out OK, but we should hear something in the next day or two,” he said. Yes, that play looked like a classic high-ankle mechanism after the left ankle roll-on, which sometimes puts stress on the MCL too. In other words, this might be more than just a bruise.

Daniels still went 24-of-42 for 200 yards and two touchdowns. His longest scramble of the night was only eight yards, and he finished with just 17 rushing yards. But numbers mean nothing if Washington’s QB1 is banged up heading into Week 3. He’s not just a passer; he extends plays. If limited, Washington’s offense becomes predictable and QB runs vanish, making it harder to move the ball effectively. However, this isn’t the first time Daniels has had an injury blow on his knee.

Jayden Daniels always had a knack for taking risks, often choosing the most dangerous paths on the field, yet he somehow managed to get through college without a major injury. The only real scare came on October 26, 2019, when he hurt his left knee after being twisted down on a tackle. He missed just one snap before jumping back in, but the injury did cost him the Nov. 9 game after a bye week. By Nov. 16 against Oregon State, he was back under center, finishing the year with his usual mix of passing and running, and never needing any procedures between seasons in college.

So, if this turns out to be serious, his mental strength will also be tested. For now, the team is keeping silent, making sure they have complete data about the injury before making any predictions. The MRI results in the next 48 hours will define this team’s next few weeks.

Jayden Daniels is the glue that held them together and marched into the NFC Championship in 2024 after 33 years. But for now, the HC Dan Quinn has other players dealing with similar issues as well.

Teammates of Jayden Daniels hit hard in week 2 matchup

Week 2 game night in Washington became a nightmare for the Commanders. The Green Bay Packers battered the team not just on the scoreboard but across the roster, delivering blow after blow that could define the season. Defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., brought in this offseason to anchor a struggling defensive line, tore his quadriceps and will miss the rest of the year. Veteran running back Austin Ekeler appeared to tear his Achilles, limping off in the fourth quarter and leaving teammates and fans in stunned silence.

Wise, 31, a nine-year NFL veteran who spent his entire career in New England, suffered the injury while blocking an extra point in the first half. Carted off the field, he raised his fist defiantly as his teammates and nearly the entire sideline watched in shock. On Instagram, he wrote, “This was an unfortunate experience, but when you give so much to the game and do everything you can to improve for yourself and for your teams success it can feel like there’s a lot to play for. When you stop, it can feel like everything around you stops too.” Wise brought leadership, muscle, and heart, and the Commanders can ill afford to lose him.

Ekeler’s non-contact injury shocked the team and fans alike. The 30-year-old veteran could not put weight on his right leg, and early reports point to a torn Achilles. If confirmed, Washington loses its offensive spark and one of its most reliable playmakers. The hits kept coming. Receiver Noah Brown and tight end John Bates left with groin injuries, weakening an already thin lineup.

Rookie cornerback Trey Amos, who made a game-saving play early, exited with a shoulder injury. Washington’s defense now faces an uphill battle. Veterans Jonathan Jones and Noah Igbinoghene must step up, but the void left by Wise, Amos, and Ekeler remains massive. What was supposed to be a season of building momentum now tests the team’s resilience. In one night, the Commanders saw their roster and their hope shaken to the core.