In the Washington Commanders' Thursday night win over the New York Giants, quarterback Jayden Daniels threw two interceptions on back-to-back drives in the fourth quarter. The Giants scored a touchdown to go up 21-17 over the Commanders, and Daniels threw an interception on the very next drive.
The defense forced a punt, though, and the Commanders got it back. But Daniels threw another interception on that drive. The defense held once again and forced a punt. That's when Daniels woke up. He realized what was happening and that they were running out of time, so he mounted a 3-play, 71-yard touchdown drive to take the lead.
How he handled the interceptions and came back to win the game was incredible to witness. After the game, veteran wide receiver
Stefon Diggs was asked about the final drive.
Stef Diggs calls Jayden Daniels “Baby Kobe” and says he remains calm in the highs and the lows. pic.twitter.com/awRrzZk8eB
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After talking about the play calling and the purpose behind it, Diggs is asked how much faith the team has in Daniels in those late-game moments.
"Baby Kobe," Diggs replied with a smile. "He ain't flinch. He's going to be the same kind of player he is in the beginning of the game and at the end of the game. So, for me, it's like, if things are going to happen, good and bad, he isn't going to change. So, I have one hundred percent faith in him."
Interestingly enough, Kobe Bryant is Daniels' all-time favorite basketball player, something he has mentioned multiple times.
Daniels has been known as a cool character for most of his football career, and it seems like that hasn’t changed with the adversity he’s faced over the last two seasons. Having Diggs compare him to Kobe Bryant is high praise indeed. Bryant was the epitome of staying calm and getting the job done, whether it was easy or hard. Daniels was also calm, cool, and collected. Business as usual. Just keep moving; nothing to see here.
As long as Daniels can stay calm and focused during a game, whether the pocket is collapsing around him or not, he stays on track to becoming an elite quarterback.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' Stefon Diggs has special nickname for Jayden Daniels
