The Washington Commanders hoped they had found their ever-elusive franchise quarterback when they selected reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He had passed for just 410 yards without a touchdown or interception in his first two NFL games, but under the lights in Cincinnati Week 3, a star was born.
The Commanders scored a statement 38-33 upset victory over the Bengals on “Monday Night Football.” It was Daniels’ coming-out party, broadcasted on a national stage, as he completed 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, while also leading Washington with 39 rushing yards and another score on 12 carries. Under Daniels’ guidance, the Commanders offense scored points on every single possession excluding kneeldowns for the second straight game.
With this performance, Daniels became the first player in NFL history to complete 80% of his passes and rush for 150 yards in a three-game span. His 91% completion percentage set a franchise record and was the highest by a rookie in NFL history.
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2024-09-24 03:41:09
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