The New York Giants leaned heavily on their pass rush against the Washington Commanders, but the results didn’t match expectations.

Despite tailoring their scheme to slow Jayden Daniels, the second-year elite quarterback found ways to punish New York’s secondary repeatedly.

Adjusting the pass rush game plan

The Giants used Abdul Carter as a spy to prevent Daniels from breaking free, an adjustment designed to contain his athleticism.

It worked in moments, but Daniels still sliced through the defense, leaving the pass rush without its usual disruptive impact.

For a defense built around pressure, watching their plan unravel so quickly highlighted just how vulnerable the secondary remains under stress.

Dexter Lawrence looks rusty in return

Perhaps the most surprising development Sunday

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