Some quarterbacks quickly decline after spectacular rookie seasons, however Washington Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels ought to have endurance.
Daniels has led the Commanders to their first NFC Championship Sport in 33 years. In a bit printed Tuesday, an NFC government instructed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that he’ll observe this up with an MVP run in 2025.
“[Daniels is] scary,” the exec instructed Fowler. “He is by no means rattled and elevates everybody round him. I hate to make use of the phrase ‘generational,’ nevertheless it actually seems to be like he is that.”
The generational tag can usually be overused, however Daniels might deserve it.
On Monday, Houston Texans second-year QB C.J. Stroud — 2023 Offensive Rookie of the 12 months — told the media, “[Daniels] has had the very best rookie 12 months of all time.”
Per NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, Daniels turned the primary rookie QB since Joe Flacco in 2008 to beat a No. 1 seed after the Commanders upset the Detroit Lions 45-31 within the divisional spherical. He additionally tied Ben Roethlisberger’s file for wins (14) by a rookie QB in a season (together with playoffs), by way of The 33rd Team.
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles host the Commanders at 3 p.m. ET on Fox. If Washington wins, Daniels will change into the primary rookie QB to achieve a Tremendous Bowl.
As of Tuesday, ESPN Analytics offers the Eagles a 63.7% probability to win their dwelling sport. Nevertheless, Daniels might assist Washington pull off one other postseason upset.
In a 36-33 victory over the Eagles in Week 16, he accomplished 24 of 39 passes for 258 yards with 5 touchdowns and two interceptions.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn not too long ago told the media that Daniels’ poise is “contagious” for the crew, which could possibly be useful in an enormous sport.
Even when the Commanders lose to the Eagles, they need to nonetheless really feel pumped about Daniels’ future. He could possibly be a transcendent expertise who turns the group into an NFC powerhouse.
