JaydenDaniels

News: 2 days agoDaniels completed 23 of 29 passes for 226 yards in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants. He added 44 rushing yards on 10 carries.

Spin: The rookie quarterback led the Commanders on seven scoring drives, but all seven resulted in field goals rather than finishing in the end zone. Daniels did a good job of taking care of the ball though, despite fierce pressure from the Giants defense that resulted in five sacks. The second overall pick in the 2024 Draft has been brought down seven times through his first two games, and the inability of the Washington offensive line to protect Daniels could encourage coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to continue having him throw quick. high-percentage passes. Daniels will likely need to use his legs again in Week 3 against the Bengals.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Daniels was selected second overall by the Commanders in April's draft, and he may be more valuable in fantasy than the quarterback who went first (Caleb Williams), thanks to his elite running ability. Daniels not only compiled 10 times as many touchdown passes as interceptions while winning the Heisman Trophy in 2023, he also rushed for more than 1,100 yards and 10 more scores. Washington is a good landing spot for Daniels, with savant Kliff Kingsbury directing the offense and ample offensive options around him. Daniels probably slips outside the QB1 options on draft day, but he may end up there by season's end.