What was meant to be a night of nostalgia and renewed hope for the Washington Commanders turned into heartbreak. The team’s return to Northwest Stadium, donning their iconic Super Bowl-era uniforms, was supposed to serve as motivation to turn their 3-5 season around. But instead, the evening ended in despair as quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a gruesome left arm injury in the fourth quarter of a 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Jayden Daniels’ Season Takes a Brutal Turn in Week 9 Loss
After missing the previous week’s 28-7 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, Daniels returned to the starting lineup for this primetime clash, seen as a much-needed boost for a team desperate to stay in playoff contention. However, his comeback was overshadowed by tragedy late in the game.
Daniels was scrambling toward the end zone on second-and-goal with the Commanders trailing by 31 points when he was tackled awkwardly. His left arm bent backward in an unnatural position, leaving fans and teammates stunned.
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Daniels was immediately encircled by his teammates as medical staff attended to him, but he ultimately refused the cart and chose to walk off the field on his own power.
While the sight of Daniels walking off unaided provided a brief moment of relief, the reality quickly set in.
That single moment sparked outrage among fans, many of whom questioned why Daniels was still in the game during the garbage time of a 31-point blowout. As soon as Jayden Daniels went down, social media erupted, not only out of concern for the quarterback’s well-being, but also anger toward Washington’s coaching staff.
Gruesome Injury Leaves Fans Fuming Over Coaching Decision
Fans immediately questioned why the team’s franchise quarterback, already coming off multiple injuries this season, was still playing in what was clearly a lost cause.
One fan wrote, “Why was he even in this game? Coming off an injury to begin with… so stupid.” Another echoed the frustration while expressing sympathy, saying, “Scary moment. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery. health comes first.”
The sentiment was nearly unanimous, one fan commented, “The decision to keep Daniels in the game was reckless. As one fan bluntly put it, “Why was he still in a game that was no longer winnable?”
That same fan went further, calling for Washington to prioritize Daniels’ long-term health:
“Now, with the Commanders with a record of 3-6, I question whether he should play any further this season. I’d rather see him out the rest of the season and come back next year fully healthy.”
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Another viewer, analyzing the mechanics of the injury, added, “Looks like a FOOSH (falling on an outstretched hand), just brutal. Why is he still in the game down 31?”
The reactions underscored a broader frustration among Commanders supporters, the sense that the franchise failed to protect its most valuable asset. After an offseason built around maximizing Daniels’ development, fans now fear that poor in-game management has put his long-term career trajectory at risk.
Through five starts in 2025, Daniels has completed 61% of his passes for 1,031 yards, eight touchdowns, and just one interception. On the ground, he’s added 211 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown on 44 attempts, ranking top-10 among quarterbacks in both rushing yards and designed runs.
According to PFSN’s Quarterback Impact (QBi), Daniels’ Quarterback Impact Score of 74.3 ranks him 23rd in the league, showing he has been efficient even under difficult circumstances.
Daniels’ toughness and mobility have always been his trademarks, but Washington’s inability to protect him or provide adequate support has become a recurring concern.
If the early medical indications prove accurate, Daniels’ injury could sideline him for the remainder of the 2025 season. It would mark his third separate injury setback this year after previously missing time with ankle and hamstring issues.
For now, fans are left devastated, not just by another blowout loss, but by the sight of their young star quarterback in pain during meaningless minutes of a lost game. Washington’s next steps will define not just the remainder of this season, but the long-term outlook of a franchise that suddenly finds itself spiraling again.