Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Jayden Daniels' historic start powers Commanders' resurgence

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Oct 1, 2024 12:40 PM ET

Coming off of a 42-14 thumping of the Arizona Cardinals, the Washington Commanders could not have envisioned a better start to their season thus far.

The Commanders have started the season with a 3-1 record, and a huge reason for their success is rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Daniels has done nothing but impress through four weeks. He's led Washington to its best start since 2011 and isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

After Week 4, Daniels holds the record for the highest completion percentage through the first four games of the season in NFL history (82.1%)

Jayden Daniels is the REAL DEAL for the Commanders

3-1 record through 4 games
No. 1 in NFC East
5 TD's, 1 INT
82.1% completed passes in first four games (NFL record)

Impressive start for the Rookie. pic.twitter.com/bd7suZf452
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 29, 2024

Additionally, in Week 4, Daniels became the first quarterback in NFL history to complete 85% of passes in back-to-back games.

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).
— Washington Commanders PR (@Wash_PR) September 29, 2024

Not only is Daniels setting records, but so is the Washington offense in general. A touchdown from Jeremy McNichols in the second quarter marked Washington's 16th straight scoring drive, something that is just unheard of in the NFL.

The Commanders have now scored on 16 consecutive drives (excluding kneel downs). pic.twitter.com/5jZLGpe2t9
— Fantasy Life (@MBFantasyLife) September 29, 2024

The young QB has certainly earned the respect of star receiver Terry McLaurin.

"His preparation, the way he attacks practice, the way he is starting to conduct film sessions at the end of the week for the receivers and the tight ends. It’s no surprise when he goes out there and he executes at a high level," McLaurin said, per NBC Sports.

The duo of Daniels and McLaurin connected on a touchdown pass for the second straight week against the Cardinals. McLaurin has gotten going over the last two weeks, totaling eleven catches for 152 yards and two touchdowns.

JD5 ➡️ SCARY TERRY

#WASvsAZ FOX pic.twitter.com/Uk5SzmnSvd
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 29, 2024

Daniels and company will look to continue Washington's quest for its first division title and playoff appearance since 2020 against the Cleveland Browns in Week 5.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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