Commanders Schedule Threatens Jayden Sophomore Slump with NFC East Sandwich
Daniels became the start of a team that won just four games in 2023, and led the organization all the way to the conference title game for the first time in over 30 years.
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That doesn't just happen. The Commanders have a special signal-caller on their roster.
But as great as Daniels was in 2024, there is some looming concern. The famous "sophomore slump" has hurt many promising rookies going into their second year in the league as teams make adjustments.
Let's take a look at the slate ...
W1: Giants
W2: @ Packers (TNF)
W3: Raiders
W4: @ Falcons
W5: @ Chargers (4:25)
W6: Bears (MNF)
W7: @ Cowboys (4:25)
W8: @ Chiefs (MNF)
W9: Seahawks (SNF)
W10: Lions (4:25)
W11: @ Dolphins (Madrid)
W12: BYE
W13: Broncos (SNF)
W14: @ Vikings
W15: @ Giants
W16: Eagles (Saturday)
W17: Cowboys (Christmas Day)
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W18: @ Eagles (TBD)
Is there a sophomore slump in there? Well, there is darn sure a problematic stretch or two. ... maybe most notably in crunch time of the season.
Check out the season-ending NFC East Sandwich. ... Philly, Dallas, Philly.
Washington has brought plenty of talent into the roster to make sure their franchise quarterback does not go through that famous slump.
With so much talent on the roster, it doesn't appear Daniels is in any danger yet. But that Sandwich awaits.
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