.John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterSep 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a job with the Washington Message. He began covering the group in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has actually authored/co-authored 4 manuals. You may also listen to him on 'The John Keim Record', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and also observe him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It is actually been 3 video games, however Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has actually presently created an impact on his staff as well as the NFL.He has earned a number of player of the week honors, given a near-perfect functionality before a national target market and also instilled chance in an organization that hasn't possessed much for a very long time." It's impressive," said pro linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It's a great beginning [however] let him complete writing his story for the period ... however what he's managed to carry out, his calmness, the technique he managed themself coming from the moment he strolled in you recognized he will be special and also he's showing it." The amounts back up Wagner's declaration. A crucial to Washington's 2-1 file getting in Sunday's game at the Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox) is Daniels' early-season excellence.Editor's Picks1 RelatedHe finished 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards as well as pair of touchdowns while rushing for one more rating in a Monday evening gain versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was actually named the NFL's Onslaught Player of the Full week, two weeks after being called the offensive newbie of the week.Two days after his breakout minute in Cincinnati, he was actually unfazed." It's another video game," Daniels mentioned. "That game's previously, don't even suggest absolutely nothing no more." A consider his amounts over those initial 3 games shows his season up until now is actually certainly not merely an additional beginning to a time through a newbie, however.Here are actually the stats behind Daniels' remarkable NFL start.Daniels is actually the only gamer given that at the very least 1970 to run for 3 goals, pass for pair of more and toss absolutely no interceptions in his initial 3 games.This encompasses what Daniels has provided so far: an excellent arm, powerful decision-making and the capacity to run. Both touchdown passes came Monday against the Bengals, including a 27-yarder in the fourth one-fourth against a full-blown strike. He was leveled through a complimentary rusher on the play however threw an excellent pass to receiver Terry McLaurin in the long run area to seal off the 38-33 victory.Speaking to reporters Wednesday, coach Dan Quinn stated he was "proud of the decision-making, the method he's going through." He is actually difficult to speak up for due to his lower legs. He may get outside the pocket. There's a double risk." Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has actually tossed 90 elapseds without an interception to start his career.This is impressive however he's not even midway to the file prepared last time by Houston's C.J. Stroud, that sought 192 passes just before he was actually obstructed in Week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott recently stored the report at 176, having actually broken off Tom Brady's mark of 162. Daniels has actually completed 80.3% of his elapsed efforts, which leads the NFL.It aids that 36.8% of his tosses are at or responsible for the line of scrimmage. However, for context, Kansas Area Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes places second in the NFL responsible for Environment-friendly Gulf Packers QB Malik Willis in this area at 39.1%. Prescott prepared the NFL report for rookie completion percent (67.6) in 2016, rating 14th in sky lawns every try." When you're in completion of the video game to possess a good chance to succeed it," Quinn said of Daniels, that has actually led Washington to a score in the last property of each activity, omitting a kneel down against the Bengals, "and you are actually smiling due to the fact that you know you prepare as well as you have actually been in that area, that is just one of the many things that I like concerning him." Daniels positions 13th in overall QBR at 67.9. Top of NFL Nation u2022 Kyler Murray locating on-field convenience u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes sustained effectiveness u2022 Saints' Jordan embraces new part u2022 Texans need to shield Stroud to become prosperous u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke used to intervening.His QBR ranking of 92.5 against the Bengals is the sixth finest through a Washington quarterback given that 2015. The Commanders have actually had just nine games in the previous five periods incorporated where a quarterback has actually completed with a score that high. Coming from 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the period was actually never ever higher than 45.7. The last time the franchise business completed with a QBR of 60 or far better resided in 2016, when Kirk Cousins began every video game. That's additionally the last opportunity they finished with a gaining record.Daniels has actually finished 40.8% of his masquerade 1st downs, fifth in the NFL.Since 2000, the highest possible amount of 1st downs every elapsed try by a novice quarterback is 44.1% by Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud completed 37.7% of his masquerade initial downs last time, completing 10th in the NFL.Only one gamer positions in the leading 5 in first downs per operate amongst experienced rushes along with very first downs per successfully pass try: Daniels. He tracks simply Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) through one half of an amount factor in very first downs every rush. Jackson ranks eighth in first downs per pass try at 36.7%. There's space for growth through Daniels as Quinn has actually revealed-- maintaining his eyes upfield when he races, hitting additional huge plays downfield. However the Leaders are self-assured those plays will take place more often, as he becomes even more comfy as well as remains to build." He is still increasing," Quinn stated. "I can't stand by to see who he's coming to be.".