.John Keim, ESPN Workers WriterSep 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He participated in ESPN in 2013 after an assignment along with the Washington Blog post. He started covering the crew in 1994 for the Diary Newspapers and also later on for the Washington Supervisor. He has authored/co-authored 4 manuals. You may likewise pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond broadcast, as well as observe him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It's been actually 3 video games, however Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has actually already made an impression on his team and also the NFL.He has actually earned several player of the week respects, given a near-perfect functionality in front of a nationwide reader and also instilled chance in an institution that have not possessed much for a long period of time." It is actually remarkable," pointed out veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It is actually a great begin [yet] allow him complete writing his story for the period ... but what he's been able to carry out, his composure, the method he handled himself coming from the instant he strolled in you knew he will be exclusive as well as he's revealing it." The amounts back up Wagner's claim. An essential to Washington's 2-1 record entering into Sunday's video game at the Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox) is Daniels' early-season excellence.Editor's Picks1 RelatedHe completed 21 of 23 masquerade 254 yards and 2 touchdowns while rushing for yet another score in a Monday night win versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was actually named the NFL's Onslaught Gamer of the Week, pair of weeks after being actually called the objectionable newbie of the week.Two times after his breakout moment in Cincinnati, he was actually unfazed." It is actually another game," Daniels pointed out. "That video game's previously, don't even suggest absolutely nothing say goodbye to." A consider his amounts over those very first three games shows his period so far is actually not only one more beginning to a time by a rookie, however.Here are the statistics behind Daniels' remarkable NFL start.Daniels is the only gamer considering that at least 1970 to run for three touchdowns, masquerade pair of more and throw zero interceptions in his initial three games.This covers what Daniels has actually supplied so far: a good arm, solid decision-making and the capability to manage. Both touchdown passes happened Monday against the Bengals, featuring a 27-yarder in the fourth quarter against a full-blown blitz. He equaled through a free of charge rush on the play however tossed a best pass to receiver Terry McLaurin eventually area to close the 38-33 victory.Speaking to media reporters Wednesday, coach Dan Quinn mentioned he was "pleased with the decision-making, the process he is actually going through." He is actually difficult to speak up for because of his legs. He can get outside the pocket. There's a double risk." Picture by Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has thrown 90 successfully pases without an interception to begin his career.This is impressive however he is actually not also midway to the record specified last time by Houston's C.J. Stroud, that tried 192 passes prior to he was intercepted in Week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott previously stored the file at 176, having actually broken Tom Brady's smudge of 162. Daniels has actually completed 80.3% of his successfully pass efforts, which leads the NFL.It helps that 36.8% of his tosses are at or responsible for the line of skirmish. Yet, for context, Kansas Area Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes rates 2nd in the NFL responsible for Eco-friendly Gulf Packers QB Malik Willis in this area at 39.1%. Prescott specified the NFL report for newbie finalization amount (67.6) in 2016, ranking 14th in sky yards every attempt." When you remain in the end of the game to have a good chance to succeed it," Quinn said of Daniels, that has actually led Washington to a credit rating in the last possession of each video game, omitting a kneel down versus the Bengals, "and you are actually grinning because you know you prepare and you've resided in that room, that is just one of the many things that I enjoy regarding him." Daniels positions 13th in complete QBR at 67.9. Finest of NFL Country u2022 Kyler Murray finding on-field comfort u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes preserved effectiveness u2022 Saints' Jordan accepts new duty u2022 Texans should shield Stroud to be productive u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke used to actioning in.His QBR ranking of 92.5 against the Bengals is actually the sixth best through a Washington quarterback considering that 2015. The Commanders have actually had simply nine video games in the previous five times integrated where a quarterback has do with a ranking that high. From 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the period was certainly never more than 45.7. The last opportunity the franchise do with a QBR of 60 or even better resided in 2016, when Kirk Cousins began every game. That's likewise the final time they completed with a gaining record.Daniels has actually completed 40.8% of his passes for 1st downs, fifth in the NFL.Since 2000, the best percentage of 1st downs every successfully pass try by a novice quarterback is 44.1% through Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud accomplished 37.7% of his masquerade 1st downs last time, ending up 10th in the NFL.Only one player positions in the top 5 in first downs every operate among competent rushes and also first downs every pass try: Daniels. He trails merely Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) through one half of an amount aspect in very first downs every thrill. Jackson stands eighth in 1st downs per elapsed try at 36.7%. There is actually space for development by Daniels as Quinn has indicated-- maintaining his eyes upfield when he races, attacking additional huge plays downfield. But the Commanders are actually certain those plays will occur more frequently, as he ends up being a lot more pleasant and also remains to cultivate." He is actually still increasing," Quinn stated. "I can not stand by to observe who he is actually becoming.".