.John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterSep 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He signed up with ESPN in 2013 after a stint along with the Washington Message. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers and also eventually for the Washington Inspector. He has authored/co-authored 4 publications. You may also pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Report', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond radio, and also observe him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It is actually been actually 3 games, however Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has actually presently produced an impression on his group and also the NFL.He has actually made numerous player of the full week honors, offered a near-perfect functionality in front of a nationwide viewers and instilled hope in a company that have not possessed much for a long period of time." It is actually amazing," claimed expert linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It's a good begin [but] permit him complete writing his tale for the season ... however what he is actually had the ability to carry out, his calmness, the way he managed himself coming from the second he walked in you understood he will be actually unique as well as he is actually showing it." The amounts back up Wagner's declaration. A crucial to Washington's 2-1 record entering Sunday's activity at the Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox) is actually Daniels' early-season excellence.Editor's Picks1 RelatedHe completed 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards as well as two goals while hurrying for one more rating in a Monday evening succeed versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was named the NFL's Aggression Gamer of the Week, 2 weeks after being actually called the offensive newbie of the week.Two times after his breakout minute in Cincinnati, he was actually unfazed." It's yet another video game," Daniels stated. "That game's previously, don't even imply nothing at all no more." A check out his numbers over those initial three activities presents his time so far is not only another begin to a season by a newbie, however.Here are actually the stats responsible for Daniels' exceptional NFL start.Daniels is actually the only gamer since a minimum of 1970 to run for three touchdowns, pass for two more and also throw no interceptions in his first three games.This covers what Daniels has offered until now: a really good branch, sturdy decision-making and also the capability to manage. Each goal passes happened Monday versus the Bengals, consisting of a 27-yarder in the fourth one-fourth against a full-blown blitz. He was leveled through a free of cost rush on the play but tossed an ideal exchange recipient Terry McLaurin in the end zone to seal the 38-33 victory.Speaking to reporters Wednesday, trainer Dan Quinn said he was "proud of the decision-making, the process he's going through." He's tough to stand up for due to his legs. He can easily get outside the pocket. There is actually a twin hazard." Photograph through Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has actually tossed 90 elapseds without an interception to begin his career.This is impressive but he's certainly not also midway to the file established last period by Houston's C.J. Stroud, who sought 192 passes prior to he was actually obstructed in Week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott earlier held the record at 176, having broken Tom Brady's spot of 162. Daniels has finished 80.3% of his elapsed efforts, which leads the NFL.It aids that 36.8% of his throws are at or behind the line of skirmish. Yet, for situation, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes positions second in the NFL responsible for Eco-friendly Gulf Packers QB Malik Willis around at 39.1%. Prescott prepared the NFL report for rookie conclusion percentage (67.6) in 2016, rating 14th in sky lawns every effort." When you remain in completion of the activity to have a likelihood to win it," Quinn claimed of Daniels, that has actually led Washington to a credit rating in the ultimate possession of each video game, leaving out a kneel down versus the Bengals, "as well as you are actually smiling because you know you're ready as well as you have actually resided in that room, that's one of the important things that I like about him." Daniels ranks 13th in total QBR at 67.9. Top of NFL Nation u2022 Kyler Murray discovering on-field comfort u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes preserved results u2022 Saints' Jordan embraces new duty u2022 Texans need to secure Stroud to be prosperous u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke made use of to stepping in.His QBR ranking of 92.5 against the Bengals is the sixth finest by a Washington quarterback due to the fact that 2015. The Commanders have actually had simply nine video games in the previous 5 periods mixed where a quarterback has actually do with a score that high. Coming from 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the period was actually never greater than 45.7. The last opportunity the franchise business do with a QBR of 60 or much better was in 2016, when Kirk Cousins began every activity. That's also the final opportunity they do with a gaining record.Daniels has actually finished 40.8% of his masquerade initial downs, 5th in the NFL.Since 2000, the best percentage of very first downs per elapsed effort through a newbie quarterback is 44.1% through Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud completed 37.7% of his passes for 1st downs last period, completing 10th in the NFL.Only one player ranks in the best 5 in first downs per run one of professional rushers and also initial downs every successfully pass attempt: Daniels. He tracks simply Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) through one one-half of a percentage point in very first downs per thrill. Jackson stands eighth in initial downs every elapsed effort at 36.7%. There is actually space for development through Daniels as Quinn has indicated-- maintaining his eyes upfield when he scrambles, striking even more large plays downfield. But the Commanders are self-assured those plays will definitely occur more frequently, as he ends up being more relaxed and continues to develop." He is still increasing," Quinn said. "I can't stand by to view who he is actually coming to be.".