.John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterSep 28, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He signed up with ESPN in 2013 after a job along with the Washington Post. He started dealing with the crew in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers as well as later on for the Washington Inspector. He has actually authored/co-authored 4 books. You may also pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and observe him on Twitter @john_keimPHOENIX-- It is actually been 3 video games, however Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has actually presently helped make an impact on his team and also the NFL.He has actually gotten several player of the week honors, offered a near-perfect efficiency before a nationwide viewers and instilled hope in an organization that hasn't possessed a lot for a long time." It's remarkable," said expert linebacker Bobby Wagner. "It's a great start [but] allow him finish composing his story for the season ... however what he's had the ability to carry out, his calmness, the way he managed themself coming from the moment he walked in you knew he will be special and he's revealing it." The amounts back up Wagner's claim. A crucial to Washington's 2-1 record 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 completed 21 of 23 masquerade 254 backyards and also 2 touchdowns while hurrying for another credit rating in a Monday evening gain versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He was named the NFL's Offensive Gamer of the Full week, two full weeks after being actually called the offending newbie of the week.Two times after his breakout second in Cincinnati, he was unfazed." It's one more activity," Daniels claimed. "That game's before, do not also indicate nothing say goodbye to." A consider his varieties over those very first three activities reveals his season up until now is certainly not just an additional start to a season through a rookie, however.Here are the statistics responsible for Daniels' excellent NFL start.Daniels is actually the only player because at the very least 1970 to compete three touchdowns, pass for pair of even more as well as throw no interceptions in his very first three games.This includes what Daniels has offered until now: a great branch, solid decision-making and the ability to manage. Each goal passes happened Monday against the Bengals, including a 27-yarder in the fourth one-fourth versus a full-blown blitz. He was leveled by a totally free rusher on the play however threw an ideal pass to recipient Terry McLaurin eventually zone to seal off the 38-33 victory.Speaking to press reporters Wednesday, train Dan Quinn said he was actually "pleased with the decision-making, the procedure he's experiencing." He's tough to speak up for as a result of his legs. He can get outside the wallet. There's a dual danger." Image through Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesDaniels has actually thrown 90 passes without an interception to start his career.This goes over but he is actually certainly not also halfway to the record set final time through Houston's C.J. Stroud, that attempted 192 passes just before he was actually intercepted in Full week 6. Dallas' Dak Prescott recently held the file at 176, having broken off Tom Brady's mark of 162. Daniels has actually completed 80.3% of his elapsed tries, which leads the NFL.It aids that 36.8% of his throws go to or behind free throw line of skirmish. However, for context, Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes places second in the NFL behind Eco-friendly Bay Packers QB Malik Willis in this area at 39.1%. Prescott set the NFL record for newbie completion percentage (67.6) in 2016, placing 14th in air gardens per try." When you reside in the end of the game to possess a great chance to win it," Quinn claimed of Daniels, who has actually led Washington to a rating in the ultimate belongings of each game, leaving out a kneel down versus the Bengals, "and also you are smiling given that you know you prepare and you've been in that area, that is among the things that I enjoy regarding him." Daniels ranks 13th in total QBR at 67.9. Top of NFL Country u2022 Kyler Murray finding on-field convenience u2022 Chiefs' Rice eyes sustained excellence u2022 Saints' Jordan accepts brand new job u2022 Texans should defend Stroud to be productive u2022 Chargers QB Heinicke utilized to intervening.His QBR score of 92.5 versus the Bengals is actually the 6th absolute best through a Washington quarterback considering that 2015. The Commanders have actually had simply 9 activities in the previous five times mixed where a quarterback has do with a rating that high. Coming from 2018-23, Washington's QBR for the season was actually never more than 45.7. The last opportunity the franchise completed with a QBR of 60 or even much better resided in 2016, when Kirk Cousins began every video game. That is actually likewise the last time they finished with a winning record.Daniels has accomplished 40.8% of his passes for first downs, 5th in the NFL.Since 2000, the greatest percentage of first downs per elapsed attempt by a novice quarterback is 44.1% by Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in 2004. Stroud completed 37.7% of his passes for very first downs last period, ending up 10th in the NFL.Only one player rankings in the leading 5 in very first downs every run one of qualified rushers as well as initial downs per successfully pass try: Daniels. He routes just Baltimore's Lamar Jackson (40.0%) through one one-half of an amount point in very first downs every rush. Jackson stands eighth in 1st downs every successfully pass try at 36.7%. There is actually room for development by Daniels as Quinn has actually pointed out-- keeping his eyes upfield when he races, striking more major plays downfield. But the Commanders are actually certain those plays will take place more often, as he becomes extra comfortable and also continues to establish." He is actually still growing," Quinn said. "I can not stand by to observe that he's coming to be.".