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Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels Breaks NFL Rookie Record with 4,975 Offensive Yards Against Detroit Lions

Jan 19, 2025, 01:11 AM

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has broken the NFL record for the most offensive yards by a rookie, including playoffs, previously held by Andrew Luck. During the Divisional Round game against the Detroit Lions, Daniels surpassed Luck's total of 4,952 yards from 2012 with a total of 4,975 yards. Daniels achieved this milestone with a 58-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin in the second quarter, helping the Commanders take a 17-14 lead. This record-breaking performance follows Daniels' leadership in securing a wild-card victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, marking the Commanders' first playoff win since 2005. Daniels has been lauded for his poise and performance, leading the league in QBR on third and fourth downs, going 8-8 on fourth down, and setting a rookie record with 891 rushing yards during the regular season. He has also been recognized for his clutch performances, leading the team to five game-winning drives and winning the last five games on the last play from scrimmage. Daniels has thrown for 199 yards with 36 minutes still to play in the game and has accumulated 34 total touchdowns, tying for the third-most by a rookie. He is now poised to potentially become the fourth rookie quarterback to win multiple playoff games in NFL history.