Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been officially ruled out for Week 15 against the New York Giants after aggravating an elbow injury during the previous game against the Minnesota Vikings. Daniels started the match but was injured while attempting to make a play, resulting in an interception that forced him to leave the field. He ended the game with 78 passing yards, completing just 9 of his 20 attempts.
As of Friday, Daniels had not received clearance for contact, despite participating in practice. The Commanders, who are already eliminated from playoff contention, face a decision on whether to shut down their star quarterback for the remainder of the season. Head coach Dan Quinn stated this week that the team has yet to discuss that option.
With Daniels sidelined, the Commanders are entering the matchup against their division rival as 2.5-point road underdogs. The Giants have struggled this season, winning only two of their five home games, and they currently hold a total of just two victories. The previous season saw the Commanders reach the NFC title game, but their performance in 2025 has markedly declined.
Daniels’ statistics this season reflect his challenges, as he has completed only 60.6 percent of his passes for 1,262 yards, with eight touchdowns and three interceptions. Despite his absence, sports betting insider Iain MacMillan of Sports Illustrated remains optimistic about the game’s scoring potential. In his “Road to 272” column earlier this week, he noted the poor defensive performance of both teams.
“This NFC East battle features two of the worst defenses in the NFL,” MacMillan wrote. “The Commanders and Giants rank 30th and 31st in opponent expected points added (EPA) per play, 28th and 29th in opponent success rate, and 29th and 31st in opponent yards per play.”
He suggested that bettors should not shy away from taking the OVER in this matchup, pointing out that Marcus Mariota has been the more effective quarterback this season. Coupled with Jaxson Dart, who is a contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year, the game is expected to be relatively high-scoring.
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