Typically, Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels appears like a magician on the sector.
Late within the first quarter of Sunday’s highway recreation towards the New Orleans Saints, Daniels almost fell and fumbled whereas scrambling on a 2nd-and-goal. Nevertheless, he managed to regain his stability and throw a 16-yard landing go to extensive receiver Terry McLaurin.
Daniels’ improvisation abilities are one purpose the Commanders took him with the No. 2 total decide within the 2024 NFL Draft. When he received the Heisman Trophy in 2023, the previous LSU star rushed for 1,134 yards and 10 TDs on 135 carries in 12 video games.
By his first 13 begins with the Commanders, Daniels has rushed for 590 yards and 6 TDs on 108 carries. He has additionally tossed 15 TD passes.
The Offensive Rookie of the 12 months candidate is giving the Commanders offense the juice it wants. Getting into Week 15, Washington ranks fourth within the league in factors scored (28.9). Final season, it completed twenty fifth in factors scored (19.4).