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Nine completions in 24 attempts for Daniels, for a total of 65 passing yards. No sacks, but no touchdown passes. Their longest play from scrimmage at that point was for 15 yards. They were 2 for 11 on third-down conversions.
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Daniels limited to 65 yards on 9-of-24 passing in conservative first three quarters before being unleashed late.

In Week 1 of 2026, Daniels was initially kept on a conservative script in the first three quarters, completing 9 of 24 passes for 65 yards with no touchdown passes and no sacks, as the Commanders struggled to a 17-9 deficit with their longest play from scrimmage at 15 yards and only 2 of 11 third-down conversions. The team's approach reflected a tension between protecting their franchise quarterback's health and winning games, though they eventually turned him loose in the fourth quarter when the game situation demanded it.

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