Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) causes a fumble by New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Watch: Giants QB Daniel Jones crumbles under pressure, fumbles vs. Commanders

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Nov 3, 2024 1:30 PM ET

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones can't seem to overcome the turnover bug.

On a 1st-and-10 at Washington's 29-yard line early in the first quarter Sunday, Jones crumbled under pressure and fumbled. Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner recovered the loose ball, which rolled deep into Giants' territory.

Although it appeared Jones was throwing the ball away, Washington head coach Dan Quinn challenged the play, and instant replay showed the QB's arm wasn't moving forward.

DEFENSE

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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 3, 2024

Dan Quinn challenged the play. The @Commanders get the ball on the sack fumble!

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— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2024

Four plays later, Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a touchdown to wide receiver Terry McLaurin.

️ TERRY TUDDY, TERRY TUDDY

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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 3, 2024

Since being drafted No. 6 overall by the Giants in 2019, Jones has had a tumultuous tenure in New York. One reason he has not met expectations is his apparent inability to take care of the ball.

Jones has 52 turnovers (45 interceptions and seven fumbles lost) in his career. He hadn't lost a fumble through his first eight starts this season but threw five picks.

Jones signed a four-year, $160M deal in 2023, but would the Giants consider moving on if his play doesn't improve? Tankathon's projections have New York taking Texas QB Quinn Ewers with the eighth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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