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Jayden Daniels Leads Commanders to 42-14 Win Over Cardinals, Commanders Now 3-1 and Atop NFC East

Sep 29, 2024, 10:54 PM

The Washington Commanders, led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, secured a decisive 42-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, moving to a 3-1 record and taking the lead in the NFC East. Daniels completed 26 of 30 passes for 233 yards, threw one touchdown, and ran for another. He set an NFL record with an 82.1% completion rate over the first four games of a season, surpassing previous records held by Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. This marks the Commanders' third consecutive win, with Daniels' performance being a key factor. Jeremy McNichols also contributed significantly, scoring two touchdowns in the game. The Commanders' offense has been highly efficient, converting all five of their third-down attempts in the first half and maintaining a high average of 7.4 yards per play. Daniels' impressive start has sparked discussions about his potential as a top quarterback in the league and a contender for Rookie of the Year and possibly MVP. Daniels' QBR for the game was 89.5, and the Commanders led 35-14 in the fourth quarter. His special rookie season continues to impress, with his completion rate being the highest in league history through the first four games.