.John Keim, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He participated in ESPN in 2013 after a job with the Washington Message. He started dealing with the group in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Inspector. He has authored/co-authored 4 books. You may likewise listen to him on 'The John Keim Record', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and observe him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It is actually been actually three video games, but Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has already created an impact on his crew and also the NFL.He has earned several gamer of the full week honors, offered a near-perfect performance in front of a nationwide reader as well as instilled chance in a company that have not had a lot for a very long time." It is actually incredible," said veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It is actually an excellent start [however] let him complete creating his account for the period ... however what he's had the capacity to perform, his calmness, the method he managed himself from the minute he strolled in you recognized he will be actually exclusive and he is actually presenting it." The numbers back up Wagner's statement. A crucial to Washington's 2-1 document getting in Sunday's video 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 yards and also 2 touchdowns while rushing for another credit rating in a Monday night win versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was actually called the NFL's Aggression Gamer of the Full week, 2 full weeks after being named the objectionable newbie of the week.Two days after his breakout moment in Cincinnati, he was unfazed." It's one more game," Daniels claimed. "That activity's before, don't also suggest nothing at all no more." A look at his numbers over those 1st three video games presents his season up until now is not only one more start to a period by a novice, however.Here are the stats responsible for Daniels' outstanding NFL start.Daniels is actually the only player because a minimum of 1970 to compete 3 goals, masquerade two more and also toss no interceptions in his first 3 games.This encompasses what Daniels has delivered up until now: an excellent arm, sturdy decision-making as well as the capacity to run. Each goal passes happened Monday against the Bengals, consisting of a 27-yarder in the 4th quarter versus an all-out strike. He was leveled through a free rusher on the play however tossed an excellent exchange recipient Terry McLaurin in the end region to close the 38-33 victory.Speaking to media reporters Wednesday, instructor Dan Quinn said he was "pleased with the decision-making, the procedure he is actually experiencing." He is actually challenging to defend because of his lower legs. He can easily receive outside the pocket. There's a dual risk." Image through Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has tossed 90 passes without an interception to start his career.This is impressive however he is actually not also halfway to the document set last period through Houston's C.J. Stroud, that attempted 192 passes prior to he was intercepted in Week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott formerly kept the record at 176, having actually broken Tom Brady's spot of 162. Daniels has completed 80.3% of his pass efforts, which leads the NFL.It assists that 36.8% of his throws go to or responsible for free throw line of skirmish. But, for circumstance, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes places 2nd in the NFL behind Veggie Gulf Packers QB Malik Willis in this area at 39.1%. Prescott specified the NFL file for rookie fulfillment percentage (67.6) in 2016, rating 14th in sky lawns every attempt." When you reside in completion of the game to possess a great chance to gain it," Quinn stated of Daniels, that has led Washington to a credit rating in the last possession of each activity, excluding a kneel down against the Bengals, "and you are smiling considering that you know you prepare and you have actually resided in that area, that's one of things that I really love concerning him." Daniels rates 13th in complete QBR at 67.9. Finest of NFL Nation u2022 Kyler Murray finding on-field comfort u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes preserved results u2022 Saints' Jordan welcomes brand new duty u2022 Texans should safeguard Stroud to be effective u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke used to actioning in.His QBR ranking of 92.5 versus the Bengals is the 6th absolute best by a Washington quarterback considering that 2015. The Commanders have actually had simply nine activities in the previous five times integrated where a quarterback has do with a score that high. From 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the time was never ever higher than 45.7. The last opportunity the franchise finished with a QBR of 60 or even much better resided in 2016, when Kirk Cousins started every game. That is actually also the last time they completed with a gaining record.Daniels has completed 40.8% of his passes for first downs, 5th in the NFL.Since 2000, the best portion of very first downs per successfully pass try by a novice quarterback is actually 44.1% through Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud completed 37.7% of his passes for very first downs last period, finishing 10th in the NFL.Only one player ranks in the leading five in very first downs per operate one of qualified rushes and also very first downs every pass try: Daniels. He trails merely Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) by one one-half of a portion aspect in initial downs per thrill. Jackson stands eighth in very first downs per pass effort at 36.7%. There is actually space for growth by Daniels as Quinn has actually indicated-- maintaining his eyes upfield when he races, reaching even more large plays downfield. However the Commanders are actually self-assured those plays will certainly occur regularly, as he comes to be even more relaxed and also remains to build." He is still expanding," Quinn mentioned. "I can't wait to observe who he's becoming.".