In a thrilling showdown against the Baltimore Ravens, the Washington Commanders showcased their promising rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, who appears to be the long-awaited franchise signal-caller for the team. As the Commanders entered Week 6, Daniels had already surpassed 1,000 passing yards and racked up eight total touchdowns, all while completing an impressive 77.1% of his passes. The LSU product has injected new life into the Commanders’ organization in his debut season, indicating a bright future ahead.
During the game against the Ravens, CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson dropped a fascinating piece of information about Daniels’ motivation. It turns out that Daniels has the stats of Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, specifically his rookie season numbers of 4,108 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and five interceptions, saved on his phone. This serves as a personal challenge for Daniels as he aims to surpass Stroud’s impressive stats.
“Wolfson reported, ‘Daniels actually has Stroud’s rookie season stats—4,108 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, five interceptions—written on his phone. He says it’s a personal challenge to beat them,'” the announcer revealed during the broadcast.
While Daniels still has a long road ahead to match Stroud’s exceptional rookie numbers that earned him the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2023, the Commanders’ quarterback has made a strong impression in his inaugural NFL season. Despite Washington’s narrow defeat to the Ravens, Daniels delivered a solid performance, going 24-of-35 for 269 yards and throwing two touchdowns in the 30-23 loss.
The Commanders faithful have reason to be optimistic as they witness their young quarterback’s development and determination to excel in the league. Daniels’ focus on surpassing Stroud’s achievements serves as a driving force behind his stellar performances on the field, setting the stage for an exciting journey ahead for the Washington Commanders and their rising star quarterback.
