The Washington Commanders ’ rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is winning both on and off the field. After leading his team to a dominant 27–10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers , Daniels’ post-game moment with USC basketball star JuJu Watkins sent fans into a frenzy. The two shared a now-viral handshake on the field, sparking fresh dating rumors across social media.
Jayden Daniels’ post-game interaction with JuJu Watkins goes viral after Commanders’ win
After throwing for 233 yards and one touchdown, along with 39 rushing yards, Daniels capped off his impressive outing with a wholesome meet-up with JuJu Watkins at SoFi Stadium. The viral clip showed the two sharing a playful handshake before smiling and walking off together and the internet instantly went wild.
Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with posts like “J5 is extremely lucky.” and “I see ya juju.” while several users joked that Daniels had just “secured a double-win.”
What’s the truth behind Jayden Daniels and JuJu Watkins’ rumored relationship?
Despite the online excitement, neither Daniels nor Watkins has confirmed any romantic connection. According to reports, the two are not related, debunking earlier rumors claiming they were cousins. They’ve been spotted together multiple times this year, including at JuJu’s birthday party, where Daniels’ mom, Regina Jackson, also made headlines for her involvement.
In a previous New York Post interview, Jackson said that while she’s protective of her son, she lets him make his own choices when it comes to dating. That comment only added fuel to the fire, as fans continue to speculate about his bond with Watkins.
The chemistry between the NFL’s rising QB and the USC basketball phenom has captured both sports and pop culture audiences, proving once again that post-game moments can sometimes steal the whole spotlight.
Jayden Daniels’ next challenge with the Commanders
Daniels’ performance continues to draw praise as the Commanders improve to 3–2 on the season. With his accuracy, poise, and mobility, the rookie QB looks like the real deal for Washington’s offense. Fans will now be watching both his progress on the field and what happens next off it.
Whether it’s friendship, mutual respect, or something more, Jayden Daniels and JuJu Watkins have become the internet’s latest obsession. Their post-game moment was short but unforgettable, and fans aren’t letting go of the idea that this could be sports’ next power duo. Until either of them confirms the truth, social media will keep shipping them, one handshake at a time.
Also read - Megan Moroney sparks Nick Bosa dating rumors after 49ers game appearance in San Francisco red
Jayden Daniels’ post-game interaction with JuJu Watkins goes viral after Commanders’ win
After throwing for 233 yards and one touchdown, along with 39 rushing yards, Daniels capped off his impressive outing with a wholesome meet-up with JuJu Watkins at SoFi Stadium. The viral clip showed the two sharing a playful handshake before smiling and walking off together and the internet instantly went wild.
Wholesome: Jayden Daniels and Juju Watkins linked up after the Commanders Win 🥹❤️
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 6, 2025
Juju is an extremely lucky girl. pic.twitter.com/fnBwPwd5MI
Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with posts like “J5 is extremely lucky.” and “I see ya juju.” while several users joked that Daniels had just “secured a double-win.”
What’s the truth behind Jayden Daniels and JuJu Watkins’ rumored relationship?
Despite the online excitement, neither Daniels nor Watkins has confirmed any romantic connection. According to reports, the two are not related, debunking earlier rumors claiming they were cousins. They’ve been spotted together multiple times this year, including at JuJu’s birthday party, where Daniels’ mom, Regina Jackson, also made headlines for her involvement.
TRENDING: #Commanders star QB Jayden Daniels walked out with USC superstar basketball player JuJu Watkins at her massive birthday party this week.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) July 17, 2025
Many friends and family were in attendance.
pic.twitter.com/izdx8eR1u6
In a previous New York Post interview, Jackson said that while she’s protective of her son, she lets him make his own choices when it comes to dating. That comment only added fuel to the fire, as fans continue to speculate about his bond with Watkins.
The chemistry between the NFL’s rising QB and the USC basketball phenom has captured both sports and pop culture audiences, proving once again that post-game moments can sometimes steal the whole spotlight.
Jayden Daniels’ next challenge with the Commanders
Daniels’ performance continues to draw praise as the Commanders improve to 3–2 on the season. With his accuracy, poise, and mobility, the rookie QB looks like the real deal for Washington’s offense. Fans will now be watching both his progress on the field and what happens next off it.
Whether it’s friendship, mutual respect, or something more, Jayden Daniels and JuJu Watkins have become the internet’s latest obsession. Their post-game moment was short but unforgettable, and fans aren’t letting go of the idea that this could be sports’ next power duo. Until either of them confirms the truth, social media will keep shipping them, one handshake at a time.
Also read - Megan Moroney sparks Nick Bosa dating rumors after 49ers game appearance in San Francisco red
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