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Rookie Jayden Daniels Shines in Primetime Debut, Leads Commanders to 38-33 Win Over Bengals

Sep 24, 2024, 02:46 AM

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels delivered a historic performance in his third career game, leading his team to a 38-33 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. Daniels completed 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 39 yards and a touchdown, achieving a 91.3% completion rate, the highest for a rookie with at least 20 attempts in NFL history. His performance included a 55-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin and a crucial fourth-down conversion. The rookie's primetime debut saw him lead three touchdown drives, totaling three touchdowns. The win dropped the Bengals to 0-3 for the season.