Daniels had been 11-of-17 for 96 yards with a touchdown before leaving the game. Marcus Mariota took over for the second half at quarterback.
Later updates from ESPN’s Adam Schefter indicated that Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Daniels dislocated his left elbow and would undergo further testing the following day. This isn’t Daniels’s first time dealing with a left-elbow dislocation; he previously suffered a similar injury in November 2025 after a hard sack, which sidelined him for an extended period. He returned in Week 14 that season, but the elbow issue lingered and contributed to him missing the remainder of the year.
The on-field injury wasn’t the only dramatic moment of the broadcast. In the fourth quarter, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb hauled in a pass from Dak Prescott for 153 yards and two touchdowns, while Prescott posted a standout line of 26 completions on 31 attempts for 279 yards and four touchdowns, yielding a 143.8 passer rating. The game showcased Prescott’s arm strength on multiple high-difficulty throws, including the one to Lamb in a tight coverage scenario.
The broadcast captured Brady’s candid reactions as the game unfolded. While he appeared to be mindful of broadcasting norms, he couldn’t entirely contain his enthusiasm or frustration at several plays, underscoring the intensity and unpredictability of live NFL action.
