Commanders Q+A: Five questions needing answers before Giants clash

Week 5 finds the Commanders in a precarious position, with a mere three-game lead over the dreaded .500 mark. A loss to the resurgent New York Giants could spell disaster, as their three-game winning streak would see them leapfrog over Washington in the NFC East standings. With the injury report a veritable laundry list of woes, franchise signal-caller Jayden Daniels is expected to return to action, braced up to protect his left elbow following his Week 2 dislocation mishap.

This is a noteworthy development, especially in light of the hamstring woes that befell backup quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis against Indianapolis. The Commanders' path to victory will be a long and arduous one, necessitating a stellar performance from Daniels and a host of other players. Here are five critical questions that will determine the outcome of the Sunday showdown against the Giants:

1. Will Jayden Daniels' elbow brace impact his ability to perform at his best? If so, how will it manifest itself? Or conversely, why won't it be a hindrance?

2. In the event Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs are not at their full-speed-ahead, who must assume a heavier workload in the passing game?

3. Among the Giants' defensive roster, which player poses the most significant threat to the Commanders' offensive flow? Who must be neutralized at all costs for Washington to have a hope of coming out victorious?

4. Who should be the primary carrier of the football for the Commanders, and how many snaps should he accumulate?

5. And lastly, should we look beyond the stars to find the unsung hero of the game? Whose performance will be the unsung hero if Washington emerges triumphant?