It’s no secret that New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels are close. The duo spent the last two seasons breaking records together at LSU.
Daniels was drafted No. 2 overall in April, while Nabers went four picks later at No. 6 to the Giants. The two joked about placing a bet on which one would win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. That bet was quickly called off, and the NFL spoke to the rookies about the league’s gambling policies.
Daniels and Nabers met for the first time as opponents in September, and Daniels and the Commanders won 21-18. Both players played well, but Daniels led his team to scores on every offensive possession.
On Sunday, the rematch took place, this time at MetLife Stadium. Daniels and Nabers were seen talking to one another before and during the game. Washington won the rematch, sweeping the Giants for the first time since 2021.
Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers reunited 🥹👏 pic.twitter.com/1tWFw9xIMB
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 3, 2024
Afterward, Nabers was asked what he thought of how Daniels played.
“I know how he played,” Nabers said. “Nothing different. Leading his team to win — he’s going to do that every time he steps on the field.”
Malik Nabers was asked what he thought of Jayden Daniels’ performance today:
“How I know he plays, nothing different. Leads his team to win. He’s going to do it every time he steps on the field.” pic.twitter.com/0SceFipxGf
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) November 3, 2024
Nabers looks like a frustrated player who misses catching passes from Daniels.
