Jayden Daniels injures left arm on final play of half as Cowboys lead 17-10
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Key Points:
- Jayden Daniels suffered a potentially serious injury after being stepped on and landing on his left elbow during the final play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys.
- Daniels, who previously dislocated his left elbow last season, remained on the ground after the play, raising concerns about his immediate availability.
- Despite the injury scare, Daniels led the Commanders’ comeback from a 17-3 deficit with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs and a 27-yard field goal by rookie kicker Drew Stevens.
- The Commanders outgained the Cowboys 225 to 171 in the first half, with Daniels completing 11 of 17 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown, along with 69 rushing yards on seven carries.
- Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott completed 15 of 19 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with CeeDee Lamb (six catches, 94 yards) and Dalton Schultz for scores.
