In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, we dive into Washington’s dominant win over the New York Giants, a game that showed just how far apart these two teams are right now. For the Commanders, Jayden Daniels looked every bit like a franchise quarterback, distributing the ball to six different receivers on his first six completions and showing poise well beyond his years. Pair that with Jacory Croskey Merritt’s breakout performance, and Washington fans suddenly have a dangerous one-two punch to get excited about.
What impressed us most was the balance—Daniels spreading the field, Deebo Samuel fitting seamlessly into the offense, and McLaurin doing what he does best. Add in the raw speed of rookie Lane, and Washington’s skill group looks like it might be among the most explosive in the league. The defense also stepped up, winning at the line of scrimmage and keeping New York completely off balance.
The Giants, meanwhile, are in trouble. Russell Wilson couldn’t overcome an offensive line that allowed 26 pressures, and the run game was non-existent. Neighbors, arguably the team’s most dangerous weapon, wasn’t integrated until late, which left him visibly frustrated. When you can’t run the ball, can’t protect your quarterback, and fail to feed your best receiver, the outcome is predictable.
We talk through why Washington fans should feel confident about their direction, and why Giants fans might be staring at a brutal start to the season if major changes aren’t made fast.