.John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterSep 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He signed up with ESPN in 2013 after an assignment along with the Washington Blog post. He began covering the team in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers and also later on for the Washington Inspector. He has actually authored/co-authored 4 publications. You may additionally pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Document', which airs on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and also follow him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It's been actually three activities, yet Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has actually actually made an opinion on his group and the NFL.He has made a number of gamer of the week honors, given a near-perfect efficiency before a nationwide reader and also instilled hope in an association that hasn't had a lot for a long period of time." It is actually incredible," said professional linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It's a great begin [but] allow him complete writing his account for the season ... however what he is actually been able to perform, his calmness, the way he managed himself from the second he walked in you knew he 'd be exclusive and he is actually showing it." The numbers back up Wagner's claim. An essential to Washington's 2-1 file entering into Sunday's game at the Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox) is actually Daniels' early-season excellence.Editor's Picks1 RelatedHe accomplished 21 of 23 passes for 254 gardens as well as 2 touchdowns while hurrying for one more score in a Monday evening gain versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was actually named the NFL's Onslaught Player of the Week, pair of weeks after being actually called the objectionable newbie of the week.Two times after his breakout instant in Cincinnati, he was unfazed." It's yet another activity," Daniels mentioned. "That video game's over the last, do not even indicate absolutely nothing say goodbye to." A look at his amounts over those first 3 video games reveals his season until now is actually certainly not merely yet another start to a time through a rookie, however.Here are the stats responsible for Daniels' impressive NFL start.Daniels is actually the only player due to the fact that at least 1970 to compete three touchdowns, pass for 2 additional and throw zero interceptions in his first 3 games.This covers what Daniels has actually supplied up until now: a really good arm, solid decision-making and also the ability to run. Each touchdown passes came Monday versus the Bengals, including a 27-yarder in the fourth one-fourth versus an all-out assault. He was leveled through a cost-free rusher on the play yet tossed a best pass to recipient Terry McLaurin in the long run zone to seal off the 38-33 victory.Speaking to media reporters Wednesday, train Dan Quinn stated he was "happy with the decision-making, the method he is actually experiencing." He's difficult to stand up for due to his lower legs. He may acquire outside the pocket. There is actually a dual threat." Picture through Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has thrown 90 passes without an interception to begin his career.This is impressive but he is actually not also midway to the document prepared final time by Houston's C.J. Stroud, who sought 192 passes just before he was actually obstructed in Week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott previously kept the report at 176, having actually broken Tom Brady's spot of 162. Daniels has actually completed 80.3% of his pass efforts, which leads the NFL.It aids that 36.8% of his throws go to or even behind free throw line of skirmish. But, for context, Kansas Area Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes positions second in the NFL responsible for Veggie Gulf Packers QB Malik Willis in this field at 39.1%. Prescott specified the NFL record for newbie finalization percentage (67.6) in 2016, ranking 14th in sky yards every attempt." When you're in the end of the video game to possess a likelihood to win it," Quinn claimed of Daniels, that has led Washington to a credit rating in the ultimate things of each activity, leaving out a kneel down versus the Bengals, "as well as you are grinning because you recognize you prepare as well as you have actually remained in that area, that is just one of the many things that I love about him." Daniels rates 13th in overall QBR at 67.9. Top of NFL Country u2022 Kyler Murray locating on-field comfort u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes maintained success u2022 Saints' Jordan accepts brand new part u2022 Texans must secure Stroud to be effective u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke used to intervening.His QBR rating of 92.5 versus the Bengals is the sixth greatest through a Washington quarterback considering that 2015. The Leaders have had merely 9 activities in the previous 5 times combined where a quarterback has actually finished with a rating that high. From 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the season was never higher than 45.7. The last time the franchise business do with a QBR of 60 or better was in 2016, when Kirk Cousins started every game. That is actually likewise the final time they finished with a gaining record.Daniels has actually finished 40.8% of his masquerade initial downs, 5th in the NFL.Since 2000, the greatest amount of very first downs per successfully pass try by a newbie quarterback is actually 44.1% through Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud completed 37.7% of his passes for very first downs last season, ending up 10th in the NFL.Only one gamer positions in the top 5 in 1st downs per run among experienced rushes in addition to first downs per pass effort: Daniels. He routes simply Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) through one fifty percent of an amount aspect in first downs every rush. Jackson ranks eighth in 1st downs per elapsed try at 36.7%. There's area for development by Daniels as Quinn has actually mentioned-- maintaining his eyes upfield when he shuffles, attacking additional huge actions downfield. Yet the Leaders are confident those plays will take place often, as he becomes much more comfortable as well as remains to cultivate." He is still developing," Quinn claimed. "I can't hang around to see that he is actually coming to be.".