.John Keim, ESPN Staff 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 Post. He started dealing with the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and eventually for the Washington Inspector. He has actually authored/co-authored four manuals. You can easily likewise listen closely to him on 'The John Keim Record', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond radio, as well as observe him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It is actually been actually three activities, but Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has presently helped make a perception on his group and the NFL.He has gained multiple player of the full week tributes, offered a near-perfect efficiency facing a national reader and also instilled hope in an organization that have not possessed much for a number of years." It is actually impressive," claimed professional linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It's a good begin [however] let him finish writing his story for the time ... but what he is actually been able to perform, his composure, the way he managed themself from the instant he walked in you understood he will be unique and he's showing it." The varieties back up Wagner's declaration. A crucial to Washington's 2-1 report entering Sunday's game at the Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox) is actually Daniels' early-season excellence.Editor's Picks1 RelatedHe completed 21 of 23 masquerade 254 backyards and also 2 touchdowns while rushing for one more score in a Monday night gain versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was named the NFL's Aggression Gamer of the Full week, pair of full weeks after being actually called the offensive novice of the week.Two times after his breakout minute in Cincinnati, he was unfazed." It is actually an additional video game," Daniels pointed out. "That video game's before, do not also imply nothing no more." A check out his amounts over those first three games shows his time until now is certainly not simply yet another start to a period by a newbie, however.Here are the statistics responsible for Daniels' exceptional NFL start.Daniels is actually the only player given that at least 1970 to run for 3 touchdowns, masquerade pair of even more as well as toss zero interceptions in his very first three games.This covers what Daniels has offered so far: an excellent arm, sturdy decision-making and also the capability to run. Both goal passes came Monday against the Bengals, consisting of a 27-yarder in the fourth quarter against a full-scale blitz. He was leveled through a cost-free rush on the play but tossed an excellent exchange receiver Terry McLaurin eventually area to seal off the 38-33 victory.Speaking to press reporters Wednesday, train Dan Quinn said he was "happy with the decision-making, the procedure he's going through." He is actually hard to speak up for as a result of his legs. He can easily acquire outside the pocket. There's a dual threat." Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has actually tossed 90 elapseds without an interception to start his career.This is impressive yet he's not even halfway to the document established final season through Houston's C.J. Stroud, that sought 192 passes before he was actually obstructed in Week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott earlier stored the report at 176, having actually broken Tom Brady's spot of 162. Daniels has completed 80.3% of his successfully pass tries, which leads the NFL.It assists that 36.8% of his tosses are at or responsible for free throw line of scrimmage. Yet, for circumstance, Kansas Area Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes rates second in the NFL behind Eco-friendly Bay Packers QB Malik Willis in this field at 39.1%. Prescott specified the NFL document for rookie fulfillment percent (67.6) in 2016, ranking 14th in air lawns every try." When you're in completion of the game to possess a great chance to succeed it," Quinn pointed out of Daniels, who has actually led Washington to a score in the final property of each activity, leaving out a kneel down against the Bengals, "and you are actually grinning since you understand you're ready and you have actually been in that area, that is among things that I love concerning him." Daniels ranks 13th in overall QBR at 67.9. Top of NFL Nation u2022 Kyler Murray discovering on-field comfort u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes maintained effectiveness u2022 Saints' Jordan accepts brand-new part u2022 Texans must guard Stroud to be prosperous u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke used to stepping in.His QBR rating of 92.5 against the Bengals is the sixth absolute best by a Washington quarterback due to the fact that 2015. The Leaders have actually possessed just 9 games in the previous five times incorporated where a quarterback has finished with a score that high. From 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the season was actually never greater than 45.7. The last time the franchise do with a QBR of 60 or better remained in 2016, when Kirk Cousins began every activity. That's also the last opportunity they finished with a succeeding record.Daniels has finished 40.8% of his passes for 1st downs, fifth in the NFL.Since 2000, the highest possible percent of 1st downs per successfully pass attempt through a newbie quarterback is 44.1% by Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud finished 37.7% of his passes for first downs last time, finishing 10th in the NFL.Only one gamer positions in the leading five in first downs per operate one of skilled rushers along with first downs every elapsed try: Daniels. He routes merely Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) by one one-half of a portion point in initial downs every thrill. Jackson stands eighth in very first downs per pass try at 36.7%. There is actually area for development by Daniels as Quinn has pointed out-- keeping his eyes upfield when he shuffles, reaching additional major actions downfield. But the Leaders are certain those plays will definitely occur regularly, as he ends up being even more comfy and continues to cultivate." He is actually still developing," Quinn claimed. "I can not stand by to observe who he's coming to be.".