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The Washington Commanders are hoping to snap their eight-game losing streak as they take on the New York Giants in Week 15. The Commanders won't be at full stre
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels -- the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year and last year's No. 2 overall pick -- has been ruled out for Sunday after leaving last week's game early with an elbow injury. Instead, veteran QB Marcus Mariota will make his fourth start in the last five games.
Consider the snowstorm Sunday morning a sign of apocalyptic times because the Giants have sunk so far into the bottom of the NFC East — and the bottom of the NFL — that they can out-mistake the bumbling Commanders and lose 29-21 in a game between teams who entered with a combined 15 straight losses.
The decision might have cost the Giants a touchdown. They were facing second-and-goal from the Commanders’ 2-yard line when Dart entered the tent. The Giants didn’t score on the next three plays, including Dart’s return on fourth down.
The Giants have not played since losing 33-15 at New England on Dec. 1, though their late bye week gave quarterback Dart a chance to reset and interim coach Mike Kafka an opportunity to evaluate a team he took over on Nov. 10 after the team fired Brian Daboll.
Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Giants’ 29-21 loss to the Commanders on Sunday: Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt carried 18 times for 96 yards and a 16-yard touchdown when the middle of the Giants defense opened like gates at an amusement park.
Head coach Dan Quinn shared his honest thoughts on the Commanders nearly giving away the lead in a 29-21 win vs. the Giants.
Jaxson Dart called out being treated with "sensitivity" about concussions after the New York Giants were beaten by the Washington Commanders.
In a game featuring the two worst teams in the NFC East, the Commanders' special teams unit made the difference.