.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 a stint along with the Washington Post. He started covering the crew in 1994 for the Diary Newspapers as well as eventually for the Washington Inspector. He has authored/co-authored four publications. You may additionally listen to him on 'The John Keim Record', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio, and observe him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It is actually been three games, yet Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has actually currently produced a perception on his crew and the NFL.He has actually gained various player of the full week honors, offered a near-perfect functionality before a national reader and instilled hope in an institution that hasn't had much for a long time." It is actually incredible," mentioned expert linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It is actually a really good start [however] permit him complete composing his story for the period ... but what he's had the capacity to do, his composure, the technique he handled themself coming from the moment he strolled in you understood he would certainly be actually exclusive and also he's showing it." The varieties back up Wagner's claim. A key to Washington's 2-1 report going into 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 masquerade 254 backyards and pair of goals while rushing for another score in a Monday evening gain against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was called the NFL's Onslaught Gamer of the Week, two full weeks after being actually called the offending newbie of the week.Two days after his breakout second in Cincinnati, he was actually unfazed." It is actually yet another game," Daniels said. "That game's over the last, don't also imply nothing say goodbye to." A check out his amounts over those 1st 3 games presents his time so far is not simply another beginning to a time through a rookie, however.Here are the stats behind Daniels' excellent NFL start.Daniels is the only player since at the very least 1970 to compete 3 goals, pass for two more as well as toss no interceptions in his 1st three games.This includes what Daniels has actually given so far: a good branch, powerful decision-making and also the ability to run. Both touchdown passes came Monday versus the Bengals, including a 27-yarder in the 4th quarter against an all-out blitz. He was leveled by a free of cost rush on the play but tossed a best exchange recipient Terry McLaurin ultimately area to secure the 38-33 victory.Speaking to press reporters Wednesday, coach Dan Quinn stated he was "happy with the decision-making, the procedure he is actually experiencing." He's challenging to speak up for because of his legs. He can easily acquire outside the wallet. There is actually a dual danger." Picture by Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has actually tossed 90 elapseds without an interception to start his career.This goes over yet he's certainly not also midway to the record established final season through Houston's C.J. Stroud, who sought 192 passes before he was actually intercepted in Week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott formerly stored the document at 176, having cut Tom Brady's spot of 162. Daniels has actually finished 80.3% of his successfully pass efforts, which leads the NFL.It aids that 36.8% of his tosses go to or even behind the line of skirmish. However, for circumstance, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes rates second in the NFL responsible for Eco-friendly Bay Packers QB Malik Willis in this area at 39.1%. Prescott specified the NFL report for rookie finalization amount (67.6) in 2016, rating 14th in air lawns every try." When you're in the end of the video game to possess a good chance to succeed it," Quinn pointed out of Daniels, who has led Washington to a rating in the last belongings of each game, omitting a kneel down versus the Bengals, "as well as you are actually grinning due to the fact that you recognize you prepare and also you've remained in that area, that is just one of the many things that I adore regarding him." Daniels positions 13th in overall QBR at 67.9. Top of NFL Country u2022 Kyler Murray finding on-field comfort u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes maintained effectiveness u2022 Saints' Jordan welcomes brand new duty u2022 Texans must shield Stroud to become productive u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke utilized to actioning in.His QBR rating of 92.5 versus the Bengals is actually the 6th greatest by a Washington quarterback considering that 2015. The Leaders have actually possessed simply 9 games in the previous five periods mixed where a quarterback has finished with a ranking that high. Coming from 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the period was actually never greater than 45.7. The final opportunity the franchise business completed with a QBR of 60 or far better remained in 2016, when Kirk Cousins started every activity. That is actually also the last opportunity they finished with a succeeding record.Daniels has actually finished 40.8% of his passes for first downs, 5th in the NFL.Since 2000, the highest possible portion of first downs per successfully pass try through a novice quarterback is actually 44.1% by Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud finished 37.7% of his masquerade first downs last time, completing 10th in the NFL.Only one player rankings in the top five in first downs every operate one of professional rushers and also 1st downs per successfully pass attempt: Daniels. He routes simply Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) through one half of a percentage factor in first downs per rush. Jackson stands 8th in initial downs per elapsed attempt at 36.7%. There is actually room for development through Daniels as Quinn has indicated-- keeping his eyes upfield when he shuffles, attacking even more significant actions downfield. However the Commanders are actually certain those plays will certainly develop often, as he comes to be more comfortable and remains to build." He is actually still growing," Quinn claimed. "I can't stand by to find that he is actually becoming.".