Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Opens Up About Anxiety During Losing Streak

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has candidly shared his struggles with anxiety amid the team’s recent losing streak. The Commanders have dropped four consecutive games, and Daniels revealed the mental toll it has taken on him as the team’s leader.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Daniels admitted that the pressure to turn things around has been overwhelming. “When you’re the quarterback, you’re the one everyone looks to,” he said. “The weight of those losses stays with you, even after the game is over. I’ve found myself replaying mistakes over and over in my head, and it’s hard to shut that off.”

The Commanders, now sitting at 3-6, are grappling with a season that began with promise but has since taken a turn for the worse. Daniels, in his first year as the team’s starting quarterback, has shown flashes of brilliance but has also struggled with consistency. In recent games, turnovers and missed opportunities have contributed to the team’s struggles.

For Daniels, the scrutiny has been intense. “I care so much about this team and the fans,” he said. “When we lose, I feel like I’ve let everyone down. That’s not an easy thing to carry.”

Daniels credited his teammates and coaching staff for their support during this tough stretch. “We’re all in this together,” he emphasized. “They’ve been great about reminding me that it’s a team game and that one person can’t fix everything.”

The Commanders are set to face a divisional rival this weekend in what many are calling a make-or-break game for their season. Daniels remains optimistic about the team’s ability to bounce back. “Adversity shows you what you’re made of,” he said. “We’re not giving up. We still believe in each other, and I know we can turn this around.”

Daniels’ openness about his anxiety sheds light on the pressures professional athletes face, offering a reminder that even the most composed competitors deal with challenges off the fielz