.John Keim, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after an assignment with the Washington Message. He began covering the crew in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers as well as later for the Washington Inspector. He has authored/co-authored four manuals. You can additionally pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Record', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond radio, as well as observe him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It's been actually three games, yet Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has already created an impact on his crew as well as the NFL.He has earned various player of the full week respects, given a near-perfect functionality in front of a nationwide reader and also instilled chance in an organization that have not had a lot for a number of years." It's incredible," pointed out professional linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It is actually a great start [but] permit him complete writing his tale for the season ... but what he's had the ability to perform, his composure, the way he managed himself coming from the second he walked in you recognized he will be exclusive and he's presenting it." The amounts back up Wagner's statement. A key to Washington's 2-1 document going into Sunday's game at the Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox) is Daniels' early-season excellence.Editor's Picks1 RelatedHe accomplished 21 of 23 passes for 254 lawns as well as two touchdowns while rushing for an additional rating in a Monday night win against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was named the NFL's Onslaught Gamer of the Week, two weeks after being actually named the repulsive rookie of the week.Two days after his breakout second in Cincinnati, he was actually unfazed." It's yet another activity," Daniels mentioned. "That video game's over the last, do not also mean absolutely nothing say goodbye to." A take a look at his amounts over those 1st 3 activities shows his period up until now is actually certainly not just yet another start to a season through a novice, however.Here are the statistics responsible for Daniels' remarkable NFL start.Daniels is the only gamer because at the very least 1970 to compete three touchdowns, masquerade two more and throw zero interceptions in his initial 3 games.This covers what Daniels has given so far: an excellent branch, sturdy decision-making and also the potential to manage. Each goal passes came Monday versus the Bengals, featuring a 27-yarder in the 4th one-fourth versus a full-blown strike. He was leveled by a free of charge rusher on the play however threw a best pass to receiver Terry McLaurin in the end region to seal off the 38-33 victory.Speaking to reporters Wednesday, coach Dan Quinn claimed he was "happy with the decision-making, the procedure he is actually looking at." He's tough to defend due to his lower legs. He can easily get outside the wallet. There is actually a dual threat." Photograph by Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has actually thrown 90 passes without an interception to start his career.This goes over however he's certainly not even halfway to the document specified last season through Houston's C.J. Stroud, that tried 192 passes before he was actually obstructed in Week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott previously kept the record at 176, having broken off Tom Brady's spot of 162. Daniels has actually finished 80.3% of his pass tries, which leads the NFL.It aids that 36.8% of his tosses are at or even responsible for the line of skirmish. But, for situation, Kansas Urban area Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes positions 2nd in the NFL behind Environment-friendly Bay Packers QB Malik Willis in this field at 39.1%. Prescott specified the NFL record for novice fulfillment percent (67.6) in 2016, positioning 14th in sky backyards per effort." When you reside in completion of the game to possess a good chance to succeed it," Quinn pointed out of Daniels, who has led Washington to a credit rating in the ultimate things of each activity, omitting a kneel down against the Bengals, "as well as you are actually smiling because you know you prepare and you have actually remained in that area, that is among things that I really love concerning him." Daniels rates 13th in complete QBR at 67.9. Best of NFL Nation u2022 Kyler Murray locating on-field convenience u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes sustained effectiveness u2022 Saints' Jordan embraces new task u2022 Texans need to shield Stroud to become successful u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke utilized to intervening.His QBR rating of 92.5 versus the Bengals is the 6th absolute best by a Washington quarterback considering that 2015. The Commanders have had simply 9 activities in the previous five times blended where a quarterback has finished with a ranking that high. From 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the period was actually never ever higher than 45.7. The final time the franchise business completed with a QBR of 60 or far better resided in 2016, when Kirk Cousins started every activity. That's also the last time they completed with a gaining record.Daniels has completed 40.8% of his masquerade first downs, fifth in the NFL.Since 2000, the highest amount of 1st downs every elapsed effort by a novice quarterback is 44.1% through Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud completed 37.7% of his passes for very first downs last time, finishing 10th in the NFL.Only one player rankings in the best five in first downs per operate among experienced rushers in addition to 1st downs every pass try: Daniels. He tracks just Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) through one one-half of a portion point in 1st downs every rush. Jackson ranks eighth in initial downs every pass effort at 36.7%. There is actually area for development through Daniels as Quinn has actually revealed-- maintaining his eyes upfield when he shuffles, attacking even more big actions downfield. But the Commanders are confident those plays will definitely take place regularly, as he ends up being extra comfortable and continues to cultivate." He is actually still expanding," Quinn said. "I can not hang around to view that he is actually becoming.".