Jayden Daniels Dazzles NFL Fans as Commanders Dominate Kyler Murray, Cardinals

Taylyn HadleySeptember 29, 2024

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 29: Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders celebrates his touchdown run with Jayden Daniels #5 during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders took charge of Sunday afternoon's game after the Arizona Cardinals began strong with a touchdown from Marvin Harrison Jr. just before the 10-minute mark in the first quarter.

The Commanders then pulled away, ultimately securing a decisive 42-14 victory by outscoring the Cardinals 25-7 in the second half.

NFL @NFL
Jayden Daniels finds the end zone on the ground 🏃‍♂️ 📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WASvsAZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WASvsAZ</a> on FOX 📱: <a href="https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG">https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG</a> <a href="https://t.co/l1OwB1KY7M">pic.twitter.com/l1OwB1KY7M</a>

Washington Commanders PR @Wash_PR
QB Jayden Daniels has completed at least 85 percent of his passes in two consecutive games. He is the first quarterback in NFL history to have two consecutive games of at least 85 percent or higher completion percentage (minimum 15 attempts in each game).

Both the Cardinals and Commanders have their eyes set on turning their franchises around after both teams had 4-13 records last season.

The difference? The Commanders drafted reigning Heisman Trophy winner Daniels during the offseason.

Daniels impressed the nation on Sunday, throwing for 233 yards and completing 26 of 30 passes, along with securing one touchdown.

NFL @NFL
Jayden Daniels throws a dart to Scary Terry for the TD! 📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WASvsAZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WASvsAZ</a> on FOX 📱: <a href="https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG">https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG</a> <a href="https://t.co/txEwSyl2Se">pic.twitter.com/txEwSyl2Se</a>

Murray, on the other end of the field, finished with 142 yards, completing 16 of 22 passes and throwing one touchdown.

Washington Commanders @Commanders
SECOND OF THE NIGHT FOR <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyMcNichols?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JeremyMcNichols</a> 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WASvsAZ?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WASvsAZ</a> FOX <a href="https://t.co/YWLlBU1z8M">pic.twitter.com/YWLlBU1z8M</a>

During his Heisman campaign with the LSU Tigers, Daniels averaged 318 yards per game, boasting a 73 percent completion rate and throwing 40 touchdowns.

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His transition to the NFL has been nothing but smooth as he continues to show that he perhaps should have been he No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft.

Daniels boasts a completion rate of 80 percent to start the season with one interception over four games.

Washington Commanders PR @Wash_PR
QB Jayden Daniels has completed at least 85 percent of his passes in two consecutive games. He is the first quarterback in NFL history to have two consecutive games of at least 85 percent or higher completion percentage (minimum 15 attempts in each game).

Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
Jayden Daniels has set a new NFL record by completing 82.1% of his passes in his first four games — the highest in league history to start a season. This kid is legit. ⭐️ <a href="https://t.co/ad5Osj8Jbw">https://t.co/ad5Osj8Jbw</a> <a href="https://t.co/alrQjENXC2">pic.twitter.com/alrQjENXC2</a>

Kevin Durant @KDTrey5
Came to AZ and turnt that heat up <a href="https://twitter.com/Commanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Commanders</a>…great road win fellas

Greg Finberg @GregFinberg
Watching Jayden Daniels play football: <a href="https://t.co/J5sQASHXxh">pic.twitter.com/J5sQASHXxh</a>

Kurt Benkert @KurtBenkert
It was always Jayden Daniels

Greg Finberg @GregFinberg
Jayden Daniels has been the best QB in the NFC East this season and I don't think it's a stretch to say the best QB in the entire NFC. 7-7, 63 pass yds, 21 rush yds, 14 points already today. 16 consecutive scoring possessions. This kid is special.

Jay Morrison @ByJayMorrison
After completing 21 of 23 passes against the Bengals on Monday night, Jayden Daniels is 25 of 28 as the Commanders are thrashing the Cardinals.

matt @sponhourm
At this rate Jayden Daniels is going to make a run at the single season completion percentage record

Daniels will look to showcase his excellence again on Sunday, Oct. 6, against the Cleveland Browns.