.John Keim, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He signed up with ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Article. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Diary Newspapers and also later for the Washington Supervisor. He has actually authored/co-authored 4 books. You may also listen closely to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond broadcast, as well as follow him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It is actually been actually three video games, however Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has actually produced a feeling on his crew as well as the NFL.He has gotten a number of player of the week respects, offered a near-perfect performance before a nationwide audience and also instilled chance in a company that have not had much for a long period of time." It is actually fantastic," claimed professional linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It is actually a great beginning [but] permit him end up creating his tale for the season ... but what he is actually had the capacity to do, his calmness, the means he handled himself from the instant he walked in you recognized he 'd be exclusive and also he is actually presenting it." The amounts back up Wagner's declaration. A vital to Washington's 2-1 record getting into Sunday's video game at the Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox) is actually Daniels' early-season excellence.Editor's Picks1 RelatedHe accomplished 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards and also 2 goals while rushing for an additional rating in a Monday evening succeed versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was actually named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Week, pair of weeks after being named the offending rookie of the week.Two times after his breakout moment in Cincinnati, he was actually unfazed." It is actually an additional activity," Daniels said. "That video game's before, don't also mean nothing no more." A take a look at his varieties over those initial 3 games reveals his time until now is certainly not just an additional beginning to a period through a rookie, however.Here are the stats behind Daniels' remarkable NFL start.Daniels is the only player considering that at the very least 1970 to run for three touchdowns, pass for pair of more and also throw no interceptions in his 1st 3 games.This encompasses what Daniels has offered until now: an excellent branch, sturdy decision-making and also the potential to run. Each goal passes came Monday against the Bengals, consisting of a 27-yarder in the 4th quarter versus an all-out assault. He equaled through a complimentary rusher on the play however tossed an ideal exchange receiver Terry McLaurin ultimately region to close the 38-33 victory.Speaking to press reporters Wednesday, instructor Dan Quinn claimed he was "happy with the decision-making, the process he's undergoing." He's difficult to stand up for due to his legs. He can acquire outside the wallet. There's a double hazard." Photo through Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has actually tossed 90 passes without an interception to start his career.This goes over yet he's not even halfway to the record set final season by Houston's C.J. Stroud, who sought 192 passes just before he was intercepted in Full week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott previously stored the record at 176, having actually cut Tom Brady's mark of 162. Daniels has actually accomplished 80.3% of his successfully pass tries, which leads the NFL.It helps that 36.8% of his throws go to or responsible for the line of scrimmage. But, for context, Kansas Area Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes positions 2nd in the NFL responsible for Green Gulf Packers QB Malik Willis around at 39.1%. Prescott specified the NFL record for newbie completion portion (67.6) in 2016, rating 14th in sky yards per effort." When you reside in completion of the activity to have a good chance to win it," Quinn stated of Daniels, who has led Washington to a rating in the ultimate ownership of each game, excluding a kneel down against the Bengals, "and you are actually smiling since you know you prepare and also you have actually remained in that space, that is among things that I like about him." Daniels places 13th in overall QBR at 67.9. Best of NFL Country u2022 Kyler Murray locating on-field comfort u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes maintained results u2022 Saints' Jordan accepts new duty u2022 Texans must shield Stroud to be successful u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke made use of to stepping in.His QBR score of 92.5 against the Bengals is actually the 6th greatest by a Washington quarterback considering that 2015. The Leaders have actually possessed simply nine activities in the previous five periods blended where a quarterback has actually completed with a score that high. Coming from 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the period was never ever more than 45.7. The last time the franchise business do with a QBR of 60 or even far better resided in 2016, when Kirk Cousins started every video game. That is actually additionally the final time they finished with a gaining record.Daniels has finished 40.8% of his masquerade first downs, fifth in the NFL.Since 2000, the greatest portion of first downs every elapsed attempt through a novice quarterback is 44.1% through Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud completed 37.7% of his passes for initial downs final period, finishing 10th in the NFL.Only one player positions in the best five in initial downs per operate one of certified rushers as well as very first downs per pass try: Daniels. He tracks simply Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) by one one-half of a portion aspect in first downs per thrill. Jackson stands eighth in very first downs per successfully pass attempt at 36.7%. There's room for growth by Daniels as Quinn has actually explained-- maintaining his eyes upfield when he shuffles, striking additional significant actions downfield. Yet the Commanders are actually confident those plays will develop regularly, as he ends up being a lot more comfortable and remains to develop." He is actually still developing," Quinn said. "I can't wait to observe who he's coming to be.".