Commanders dominate again as Jayden Daniels breaks Tom Brady's record
Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders' rookie quarterback, is making waves in the NFL, leading his team to a 3-1 record for the first time since 2011. Daniels has also grabbed headlines for breaking a notable record previously held by Tom Brady which was unbroken since 2007. We decode the stellar start to his career and the Commanders' impressive start to the season.
Commanders torch Arizona, Daniels sets record for highest completion rate
Rookie QB Daniels led the Commanders to a 42-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, securing their first 3-1 start since 2011. The Commanders are currently sitting atop the NFC East Daniels threw for 233 yards with one touchdown, completing 26 passes. His 82.1% (minimum 75 attempts) completion rate in the first four games, has broken Tom Brady's record of 79.2% in 2007.
Daniels' robust start to the 2024 season so far
In his first four NFL games, Daniels has put up some stunning numbers for a rookie QB. He has completed 82.1% of his passes for 897 yards off his 106 attempts, including and 3 touchdowns. Daniels boasts a quarterback rating of 107.4, with 224.3 yards per game, including four rushing TDs, propelling the Commanders to one of their best starts in over a decade.
QB's robust college career
Before the NFL, Daniels built a splendid college career at Arizona State and LSU. Over 55 games, he passed for 12,749 yards and 89 touchdowns while rushing for 3,307 yards and 34 touchdowns. He boasts a 37-18 record completing 953 of his 1,438 attempted passes for a passer rating of 66.3. Daniels was selected by the Commanders second overall in the 2024 NFL draft.
Daniels' award-winning college career
Daniels' decorated college career is highlighted by numerous prestigious awards. In 2023, he claimed the Heisman Trophy, Walter Camp Award, AP and SN College Football Player of the Year honors, the Davey O'Brien Award, Manning Award, and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Additionally, he was also named a Consensus All-American. In 2024, Daniels was recognized as the SEC Male Athlete of the Year.
