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          Commanders QB Jayden Daniels weaves through Cardinals for 9-yard TD run

          • John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterSep 29, 2024, 05:55 PM ET
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              John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio, and follow him on Twitter @john_keim
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          GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Washington Commanders don't always want quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambling. But they know his legs continue to be a weapon they can use to their advantage.

          After a 47-yard pass interference penalty gave Washington the ball at the 9-yard line in the third quarter vs. the Arizona Cardinals, the Commanders tapped into Daniels' dual-threat ability to give them a 24-7 lead.

          As center Tyler Biadasz and right tackle Andrew Wylie pulled around right end, Daniels followed his blockers and cut outside one defender to score his fourth rushing touchdown of the season with 13:52 remaining in the third quarter.

          Daniels led Washington to touchdowns on its first two drives Sunday before throwing his first interception of the season. However, following the Commanders' first punt since the season opener, Daniels led two more scoring drives -- a field goal to cap the first half and his touchdown run on the opening drive of the second half.