.John Keim, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He signed up with ESPN in 2013 after an assignment with the Washington Message. He began covering the team in 1994 for the Diary Newspapers and eventually for the Washington Supervisor. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can easily also listen to him on 'The John Keim File', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond radio, and observe him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It's been actually three video games, yet Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has actually helped make an impression on his group and the NFL.He has actually earned a number of player of the week honors, given a near-perfect performance in front of a nationwide target market as well as instilled chance in an organization that have not had a lot for a number of years." It's remarkable," pointed out veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It's a good beginning [however] permit him complete composing his account for the time ... however what he's managed to do, his calmness, the means he handled themself from the instant he strolled in you recognized he 'd be actually special as well as he's revealing it." The numbers back up Wagner's declaration. A crucial to Washington's 2-1 document getting in Sunday's game at the Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox) is Daniels' early-season excellence.Editor's Picks1 RelatedHe accomplished 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards as well as pair of goals while rushing for another rating in a Monday evening win versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was actually named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Week, pair of weeks after being actually called the repulsive rookie of the week.Two times after his breakout instant in Cincinnati, he was actually unfazed." It is actually another game," Daniels pointed out. "That activity's previously, don't also indicate nothing no more." An examine his numbers over those first three video games shows his time thus far is actually not just an additional beginning to a period by a rookie, however.Here are actually the stats responsible for Daniels' remarkable NFL start.Daniels is the only player due to the fact that at the very least 1970 to run for 3 touchdowns, masquerade pair of additional as well as throw absolutely no interceptions in his 1st 3 games.This includes what Daniels has actually given until now: a great arm, sturdy decision-making and also the ability to run. Both goal passes came Monday against the Bengals, featuring a 27-yarder in the fourth quarter versus an all-out strike. He was leveled by a free rush on the play however tossed an excellent exchange recipient Terry McLaurin in the end region to secure the 38-33 victory.Speaking to media reporters Wednesday, trainer Dan Quinn mentioned he was actually "pleased with the decision-making, the method he is actually going through." He's difficult to stand up for because of his legs. He can easily acquire outside the pocket. There's a dual threat." Photograph by Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has thrown 90 elapseds without an interception to start his career.This goes over yet he's not also midway to the report set final time through Houston's C.J. Stroud, who sought 192 passes before he was obstructed in Full week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott recently stored the document at 176, having cut Tom Brady's smudge of 162. Daniels has actually completed 80.3% of his pass tries, which leads the NFL.It aids that 36.8% of his tosses go to or responsible for free throw line of scrimmage. Yet, for situation, Kansas Urban area Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes rates 2nd in the NFL behind Eco-friendly Gulf Packers QB Malik Willis in this field at 39.1%. Prescott established the NFL report for newbie conclusion amount (67.6) in 2016, rating 14th in air yards per attempt." When you're in completion of the video game to possess a good chance to gain it," Quinn stated of Daniels, that has actually led Washington to a score in the last ownership of each video game, excluding a kneel down versus the Bengals, "and you are grinning because you recognize you're ready and also you've been in that space, that is just one of the important things that I like concerning him." Daniels positions 13th in total QBR at 67.9. Top of NFL Country u2022 Kyler Murray finding on-field comfort u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes preserved results u2022 Saints' Jordan welcomes brand new job u2022 Texans have to safeguard Stroud to become effective u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke made use of to intervening.His QBR ranking of 92.5 against the Bengals is actually the sixth finest through a Washington quarterback due to the fact that 2015. The Commanders have actually had only nine video games in the previous five seasons blended where a quarterback has finished with a ranking that high. Coming from 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the period was certainly never higher than 45.7. The final time the franchise business finished with a QBR of 60 or even far better resided in 2016, when Kirk Cousins began every activity. That's additionally the final opportunity they finished with a gaining record.Daniels has finished 40.8% of his passes for very first downs, fifth in the NFL.Since 2000, the greatest portion of 1st downs per pass attempt through a rookie quarterback is 44.1% by Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud finished 37.7% of his masquerade first downs final season, ending up 10th in the NFL.Only one gamer rankings in the leading 5 in first downs per run amongst qualified rushers and also 1st downs every successfully pass try: Daniels. He trails just Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) by one fifty percent of a portion point in first downs every rush. Jackson stands 8th in first downs every successfully pass try at 36.7%. There's space for development by Daniels as Quinn has revealed-- keeping his eyes upfield when he scrambles, reaching additional major plays downfield. But the Leaders are positive those plays will take place more often, as he becomes extra relaxed and continues to create." He is still increasing," Quinn said. "I can not hang around to find who he is actually coming to be.".