The Washington Commanders have improved to 10-5 after a comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s how pundits rank Washington among the NFL.
John Keim: The No. 2 pick will likely be the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, so there’s no doubt he’s also that for Washington. Daniels is a key reason the Commanders have won 10 games for the first time since 2012. He has thrown for 3,303 yards and 22 touchdowns and is tied for first with 11 in the fourth quarter. He also owns the NFL’s fourth-highest QBR at 71.9, trailing only Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson and top-rated Josh Allen. Daniels also has rushed for 737 yards and six touchdowns.
Sunday’s win was exciting, dramatic and puts them on the verge of a playoff berth and their first regular season with at least 11 wins since 1991. But let’s not forget it came despite five turnovers and against a Philly team forced to field an injured backup quarterback.
Jayden Daniels already had the near-perfect game at Cincinnati, the Hail Mary and a few other moments that we’ll remember from a historic rookie season. His five-touchdown game, including a game-winner with six seconds left to beat the Eagles, might top them all. What a season for Daniels.
They can lock up a playoff spot by beating the Falcons this week. Jayden Daniels is on his way to being the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
