Jayden Daniels Impresses Commanders Fans in 2nd NFL Preseason Game vs. Tua, Dolphins

Andrew PetersAugust 18, 2024

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 17: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

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Jayden Daniels continued to impress on Saturday as the Washington Commanders took on the Miami Dolphins.

The former LSU quarterback and No. 2 overall pick had 78 passing yards and completed 10 of his 12 passes, also adding 13 yards on the ground on two carries. It was another solid game from the rookie quarterback, especially considering he was in for just two drives.

After another impressive showing, Commanders fans expressed their excitement for Daniels to lead their team under center this season.

PFF @PFF
Jayden Daniels vs the Dolphins: 🎯 10/12 🎯 83.3% completion rate 🎯 91 total yards 🎯 93.8 passer rating <a href="https://t.co/zIvBswv4oR">pic.twitter.com/zIvBswv4oR</a>

Louis Riddick @LRiddickESPN
Jayden Daniels plays with such poise and control. Like the up-tempo/change of pace approach they are using. Fits him.

Sam Fortier @Sam4TR
Jayden Daniels *checked* a lot of boxes this preseason (if he's done). *Great handle on scheme *Quick passing *Deep ball *Ball placement *Zone-read keepers *Rapport w Terry & Dyami *Avoided sacks *Showed swagger

Eric Sully @CommandersRealm
I have a lot of concerns about this team, but Jayden Daniels is not one of them. That's all that matters this year.

Josh Taylor @JoshTaylorFB
Jayden Daniels looks really good right now reading the field and making the right decisions. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseHail</a>

Jared Smola @SmolaDS
Remember how Washington's crappy defense fueled Sam Howell to big fantasy scores last year? Now imagine Jayden Daniels in that spot … <a href="https://t.co/9oI1g8DWV0">https://t.co/9oI1g8DWV0</a>

Bird ::TᕼE ᗷᗩKEᗪ ᗷEᗩᖇ:: @MY_Bruins
Jayden Daniels is gonna be problem for the rest of the NFL <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaiseHail?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaiseHail</a>

Nathan @nathaanhtx
Jayden Daniels. He nice.

Rick @RickLeaf87
Yea I'm definitely on the Jayden Daniels bandwagon. I think he's going to be good

starr @starrtraak
Jayden daniels looks completely comfortable in kliffs air raid offense he should be a completion machine

Kareem @Kareem_is_it
Jayden Daniels is going to change this franchise

Daniels' performance on Saturday followed up a preseason debut which saw him record 45 passing yards on 2-of-3 passing. While fans have only seen a few drives from Daniels, he's given Washington hope that he can be the franchise quarterback that turns things around.

In his final season at LSU, Daniels had 3,812 passing yards and 40 touchdowns while throwing just four interceptions. He also had 1,134 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground, proving to be one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation.

The reigning Heisman Trophy winner will now look to translate his game to the NFL level in his rookie year.

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