.John Keim, ESPN Workers WriterSep 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He participated in ESPN in 2013 after an assignment with the Washington Message. He began covering the crew in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and also eventually for the Washington Supervisor. He has actually authored/co-authored four publications. You may additionally listen closely to him on 'The John Keim File', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and also follow him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It is actually been 3 activities, however Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has already produced an impression on his crew and also the NFL.He has actually earned various player of the week honors, given a near-perfect performance in front of a nationwide audience and also instilled hope in a company that hasn't had much for a long period of time." It is actually amazing," pointed out veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It's a really good beginning [however] permit him end up writing his account for the season ... however what he is actually managed to do, his composure, the means he handled himself from the moment he walked in you understood he 'd be special and also he is actually showing it." The varieties back up Wagner's declaration. A vital to Washington's 2-1 file getting in Sunday's video game at the Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox) is Daniels' early-season excellence.Editor's Picks1 RelatedHe finished 21 of 23 masquerade 254 lawns as well as two touchdowns while hurrying for another rating in a Monday night succeed versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was actually called the NFL's Aggression Gamer of the Full week, 2 full weeks after being named the objectionable rookie of the week.Two days after his breakout minute in Cincinnati, he was actually unfazed." It's one more activity," Daniels pointed out. "That video game's over the last, do not also mean absolutely nothing say goodbye to." A consider his amounts over those initial three activities shows his time so far is actually certainly not just yet another beginning to a period through a novice, however.Here are actually the statistics responsible for Daniels' excellent NFL start.Daniels is actually the only gamer since a minimum of 1970 to compete three touchdowns, masquerade pair of additional and throw absolutely no interceptions in his initial 3 games.This incorporates what Daniels has actually given so far: a good branch, powerful decision-making and the capacity to manage. Both goal passes came Monday against the Bengals, including a 27-yarder in the fourth one-fourth against a full-blown strike. He equaled by a free of cost rusher on the play however tossed an excellent pass to recipient Terry McLaurin in the long run region to seal off the 38-33 victory.Speaking to media reporters Wednesday, trainer Dan Quinn said he was "pleased with the decision-making, the process he's undergoing." He is actually hard to defend because of his lower legs. He may receive outside the wallet. There's a dual threat." Picture through Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has actually tossed 90 elapseds without an interception to start his career.This is impressive but he's certainly not even halfway to the file specified last time through Houston's C.J. Stroud, that sought 192 passes before he was actually intercepted in Week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott recently kept the report at 176, having broken off Tom Brady's spot of 162. Daniels has accomplished 80.3% of his elapsed efforts, which leads the NFL.It aids that 36.8% of his throws go to or even behind the line of scrimmage. However, for situation, Kansas Area Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes places second in the NFL responsible for Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis in this area at 39.1%. Prescott specified the NFL record for newbie completion percent (67.6) in 2016, positioning 14th in air backyards every attempt." When you reside in the end of the video game to possess a likelihood to succeed it," Quinn stated of Daniels, who has actually led Washington to a rating in the last things of each game, omitting a kneel down against the Bengals, "as well as you are smiling due to the fact that you know you're ready and you have actually been in that space, that's one of things that I enjoy concerning him." Daniels rates 13th in complete QBR at 67.9. Top of NFL Nation u2022 Kyler Murray discovering on-field convenience u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes maintained effectiveness u2022 Saints' Jordan takes advantage of brand new function u2022 Texans need to secure Stroud to be productive u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke utilized to intervening.His QBR score of 92.5 against the Bengals is the 6th greatest through a Washington quarterback due to the fact that 2015. The Leaders have actually had just nine games in the previous five times blended where a quarterback has completed with a score that high. Coming from 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the season was never greater than 45.7. The final opportunity the franchise completed with a QBR of 60 or much better resided in 2016, when Kirk Cousins began every video game. That's likewise the last opportunity they do with a succeeding record.Daniels has actually finished 40.8% of his masquerade very first downs, fifth in the NFL.Since 2000, the highest possible amount of very first downs per pass try by a rookie quarterback is actually 44.1% through Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud finished 37.7% of his masquerade initial downs last time, completing 10th in the NFL.Only one player positions in the top 5 in first downs per operate amongst certified rushes along with very first downs every successfully pass try: Daniels. He trails simply Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) by one one-half of a portion point in initial downs every rush. Jackson ranks eighth in 1st downs every elapsed effort at 36.7%. There's space for growth by Daniels as Quinn has mentioned-- keeping his eyes upfield when he scrambles, reaching more major actions downfield. However the Commanders are actually certain those plays will certainly occur more frequently, as he comes to be extra comfortable and continues to build." He is still developing," Quinn pointed out. "I can not stand by to see that he is actually coming to be.".