In a thrilling Monday night matchup, rookie quarterback sensation Jayden Daniels led his team to a 38-33 victory over the Bengals, amassing an impressive 293 total yards and three touchdowns. As the Commanders celebrate their 2-1 start to the season, coach Dan Quinn is keen to emphasize that Daniels’ success is not about making up for past shortcomings, but rather forging his own path.
“I understand our fans have been waiting for a franchise quarterback, but I don’t want Jayden feeling the weight of history,” Quinn said. “He needs to focus on his own game, not trying to atone for past mistakes.”
Daniels’ near-flawless performance saw him complete 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for another score. His 91.3 completion percentage set a new rookie record, and his poise under pressure drew praise from teammates who hailed him as “different” and “the answer.”
Quinn is determined to shield Daniels from the pressures of living up to predecessors, instead encouraging him to focus on his own growth and development. “I don’t want to compare him to anyone else – he’s still growing, and I’m excited to see who he’s becoming,” Quinn said.
Daniels’ impressive start to the season has brought new energy to the franchise, which has struggled to find consistency at the quarterback position. Since being drafted, Daniels has maintained that he doesn’t feel pressure due to the team’s past struggles, instead focusing on being himself and leading his team to victory.
In other news, running back Austin Ekeler did not travel with the team to Phoenix, instead returning to Virginia to recover from a concussion and ear laceration suffered during Monday’s game.
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