Jason Whitlock went after Jayden Daniels on Monday after the Washington Commanders quarterback’s late-game mistake in a 27-27 tie with the New York Giants in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, and he brought Daniels’ mother, Regina, into the criticism.
Daniels’ scramble late in the game stopped Washington from getting lined up for a possible game-winning field goal in overtime, and Whitlock used his “Fearless” podcast to unload on both the quarterback and the family situation surrounding him.
"This guy (Daniels) ran around like a chicken with his head cut off, then laid on the ground and runs out the clock when they're in position for a 42-yard game-winning field goal," Whitlock said on his "Fearless" podcast. "Is this guy ever gonna recover? ...
The narrative around him is about his momma and momma drama. ... This dude, he can't think for himself.
His momma is hovering around, helicopter parenting a guy in the NFL."
Despite the backlash, Daniels put together a busy line against New York. He completed 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards and added 103 rushing yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. He was also sacked five times.
Washington now turns to Week 6, where the Commanders will meet the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. The Commanders are 1-3-1, while San Francisco comes in at 5-0.
Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The game will air on ABC and ESPN, and fans can also stream it on Fubo.
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Skattebo framed the finish as a lesson for the Giants, stressing the need to protect the football as they move on to face the Saints. New York still sits atop the NFC East, which only adds to the sense that Washington left something behind in a game where the margin was razor thin and the ending never quite felt settled. [Read more 🡒]