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Commanders @ Giants Week 9: Top Takeaways

Doc discusses his biggest takeaways from the Commanders @ Giants game!

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders rushes against the Cleveland Browns at Northwest Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Jayden Daniels has led Washington to seven wins in nine games as a rookie, which, after watching them play the last couple of seasons, is incredibly impressive. Daniels threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns, as well as ran for 35 yards, and has what seems to be complete command of the offense.

Brian Robinson Jr. Is Hurt

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 14: Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

With Brian Robinson unavailable with a knee injury, backup RB Austin Ekeler had 42 yards rushing and a touchdown, as well as 3 receptions for 41 yards. The team wanted to look at Robinson in pregame warmups before deciding whether to activate him or not. He’s expected to play next week, as he was very close to being active in Week 9.

Daniel Jones

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 10: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants warms up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Daniel Jones finally threw not one but two touchdown passes at home after one of the longest droughts in history. Jones also ran for 54 yards and a touchdown, showing that if the Giants’ offensive line can give him any time, he is able to pick apart an opposing defense. Jones needs to throw with a bit more anticipation, as it seems like he tends to wait for his receivers to get open instead of throwing to a spot and assuming his receivers will be there.

Rookies: Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy Jr.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 08: Malik Nabers #9 of the New York Giants runs a route during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium on August 8, 2024 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

Once again, Malik Nabers was unable to find the end zone as he caught 9 passes for 59 yards on 11 targets. It’s good to see the Giants peppering Nabers with targets, but it’s also a little frustrating at the same time, as they’re not taking advantage of his speed downfield. For the Giants’ offense to play at the highest level, they have to be willing to take big shots to Nabers.

For those of you in dynasty leagues, Tyrone Tracy Jr. is absolutely somebody that I would trade for. After being cleared for concussion, Tracy rushed for 66 yards on 16 carries. Also looking very good is rookie tight end Theo Johnson, who had three receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. If the Giants can find more consistent quarterback play and improved play on the offensive line, there’s a lot to like with their skill players.

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