Zero turnovers mark Jayden Daniels’ season, but the Rams’ pass rush could test his streak

Rams add a major threat

Garrett said his knee affected him in his Los Angeles debut against San Francisco. He underwent surgery after that game and has not played since. The Rams have won two straight for the first time this season, though they are 4-4 overall.

Washington’s uneven season

Washington is 2-4-1, below the standard its supporters hoped for during its attempted 2026 bounce-back. The Commanders beat Seattle in a Week 3 upset, narrowly lost to San Francisco, then defeated Philadelphia last weekend.

The Rams have reached seven of the last nine postseasons since returning west and won Super Bowl LVI with Matthew Stafford and a defense led by Donald. Their last meeting with Washington was a 28-20 Rams victory during the Commanders’ eight-game skid to close the 2023 season.

Daniels returns without turnovers

Since returning from a multi-week absence with a dislocated elbow, Daniels has averaged 284 combined passing and rushing yards across three starts. He has completed 62 of 94 passes, a 66% completion rate, and has not turned the ball over this season.

Pressure meets Washington’s defense

Garrett could force Daniels to step up, giving Donald a chance to close in from the interior and hurry his decisions. Stafford has never lost to Washington in six career matchups, and he will have star receiver Puka Nacua available.

Washington’s defense has used aggressive blitzing and has disrupted handoffs and screen passes. Its corners will face the challenge of Stafford and Nacua while the Commanders try to make the pass rush work against Daniels.