All through the season, Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has displayed ability and maturity nicely past his years.
On 2nd-and-8 late within the second quarter of Saturday’s highway divisional-round recreation in opposition to the Detroit Lions, Daniels accomplished a 38-yard cross to extensive receiver Dyami Brown. One other angle of the play showcased Daniels’ spectacular accuracy on the cross.
Three plays later, Daniels threw a five-yard landing cross to tight finish Zach Ertz, giving the Commanders a 31-21 lead earlier than halftime.
Daniels’ precision is likely one of the key causes he is having the most effective rookie seasons in current reminiscence.
Per Pro Football Reference, the 2024 No. 2 total decide accomplished 69% of his passes in 17 regular-season video games, sixth amongst 43 eligible quarterbacks. He additionally tied for tenth in landing passes (25) and ranked fourth in QBR (70.5).
Unsurprisingly, Daniels is a favourite for Offensive Rookie of the Yr. In a current survey by NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, the 24-year-old was named OROY.
