2024-10-07 11:40:04
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Jayden Daniels’ magical rookie season continued on Sunday as the No. 2 pick led the Washington Commanders to a 34-13 win over the Cleveland Browns.
While he threw his second interception of the year, he finished with 238 passing yards, a touchdown through the air and 82 rushing yards. He also made history, becoming the first player in NFL history to record 1,000-plus passing yards and 250-plus rushing yards through five career games.
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
More history: No player in NFL history has ever had 1,000+ passing yards and 250+ rushing yards in their first 5 career games—until Jayden Daniels.
You’re witnessing a superstar. pic.twitter.com/z4LJkKqUeZ
The LSU product continued to be nothing short of spectacular in Week 5, and fans had high praises for Daniels on social media following the win.
mu_dzi_mu @tribeancestor
Jayden Daniels is one to look out for. That kid can quarterback for REAL https://t.co/rU1VV2uONQ
J.Rod @Rodriguez__
Jayden Daniels is the smoothest quarterback runner I have ever seen, makes it look so effortless. #RaiseHail #NFL
Justin VanZile @JustinVanZile89
Jayden Daniels has left the game for the #Commanders. No not bc of injury but bc Washington is up by 28 in the 4th quarter. We haven’t had that luxury ever. Times have changed and it’s beautiful
Daniels has been everything the Commanders could have asked for out of the No. 2 pick through five games. Not only is he developing well and putting up big numbers, but he’s also leading Washington to wins.
With Sunday’s victory, the Commanders improved to 4-1 for the first time since 2008. The fourth win of the year also means Washington has matched its win total for the entire 2023 season, showing major improvements early on.
Daniels and the Commanders will get one of their biggest tests of the season so far when they take on the Baltimore Ravens next week, which will be a good measuring stick, but after Week 5 it’s hard to deny Washington is looking like a playoff team.
