Jayden Daniels had a subdued NFL debut as the Washington Commanders fell 37-20 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite being the Heisman Trophy winner from last season, Daniels was unable to showcase his electrifying talents due to a conservative game plan and struggles on the offensive line.
He completed 17 of 24 passes for 184 yards and rushed for 88 yards. While he did manage to score a touchdown, his performance lacked the big plays expected from him. The Commanders' conservative strategy contributed to limited offensive effectiveness and a challenging first game for Daniels.