In Week 3, the Commanders lost a tough game on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 37-20. Afterwards, the team won three games in a row and won 3-1. Washington’s offense has a whole new identity in 2024 with Jayden Daniels as its QB.
He completely changed the outlook for the Commanders, who had not had a winning record since 2016. The numbers Daniels is putting up to start the season are underwhelming. Through four games, he has led the Commanders to more scoring drives (23) than total shutouts (19). Sunday’s win over the Browns gives the Commanders a 4-1 start to the season for the first time since 2008. The Browns are 1-3 this season and have lost two straight.
Can Washington beat the Browns on Sunday to start the 2024 season 4-1?
that #commander Jayden Daniels has had more scoring drives (23) in four games than he has failed to complete (19).
That’s one of the most surprising statistics I’ve come across in quite some time. Wowza.
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— Ari Mayloff (@MySportsUpdate) October 2, 2024
Since Kirk Cousins ​​left the Commanders after the 2017 season, the team has struggled to find a franchise QB. Over the past six seasons, the team has used several QBs, including Alex Smith, Case Keenum, Taylor Heinicke and Sam Howell. No one was able to leave a lasting impression on the commander. After finishing 4-13 in 2023, the Commanders landed the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. After the Bears took Caleb Williams, Washington used their pick to take former LSU QB Jayden Daniels.
The rookie QB is off to an incredible start to the 2024 campaign. He currently has an outstanding completion percentage (82.1) that leads the NFL. Daniels threw for 897 yards, three touchdowns and just one interception. As a dual-threat QB, Daniels added 46 carries for 218 yards and four rushing touchdowns. Washington’s points per game (30.3) is the third-highest in the NFL this season behind the Bills and Saints. This is thanks to Jayden Daniels playing in four games at a very high level to begin his professional career. The Commanders face the 1-3 ranked Cleveland Browns at home this Sunday. The win gave the team its first 4-1 start since 2008.
