Washington’s slide has exposed a simple truth: when Jayden Daniels isn’t on the field, the offense loses its edge . One stat captures it third-down conversion has fallen from 45% in 2024 to 35% through seven games in 2025, a steep drop that mirrors the quarterback’s on-and-off availability and a receiver room hit by injuries.

That kind of decline isn’t cosmetic; it flips drives, time of possession, and field position, and it’s why Washington’s margin for error has vanished during a 3-4 start.

Dan Quinn offered a bit of relief on Monday. Per ESPN’s John Keim, the coach said Daniels “had a good rehab session” and that he expects the rookie to practice Tuesday. That’s the first tangible sign that the hamstring strain that forced Daniels out against Dallas is trending in the right direct

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