Playing on the road at the unfriendly confines of Lincoln Financial Field isn't a desired destination for all that many NFL players.
That's not the case with Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Daniels rejoices in the unwelcoming atmosphere.
"I love Eagles fans. I love Eagles fans," Daniels told Sports Illustrated in a recent interview. "They just embody what Philly brings. To be able to go out there and play against them, it's kind of just that thing. Their environment is kind of like the closest thing you can get to a college environment."
Eagles fans -- or Philly sports fans, in general -- are known to be some of the most loyal and intense there are. It makes for a setting at the Linc that Daniels clearly embraces.
Unfortunately for Daniels, it's an environment he's yet to emerge from victorious.
As a rookie, Daniels bested the Eagles in a Week 16 matchup in Maryland, but tasted defeat twice in Philadelphia -- first in a Week 11 loss and again in a season-ending NFC Championship Game setback.
In his second season, Daniels was derailed by knee, hamstring and elbow injuries, missing a combined 10 games, including both matchups against the rival Eagles.
As Daniels aims to rebound from a disappointing sophomore NFL campaign and come back from a dislocated left elbow, he should have at least one more shot in Philly during the 2026 season.
And playing in Philly always adds a bit more fuel to Daniels' fire.
"Yeah, for sure," he said about games in Philadelphia holding extra motivation. "If you go out there [and] you can beat Philly in Philly, that's a different type. But their fans bring it, man. Especially as we're rivals with them in the NFC East. I love playing against them."
