Jayden Daniels has near-flawless performance in prime-time debut: ‘He’s special’

CINCINNATI — Actions speak louder than words, right? “Dimes!” BIG TIME PLAYS BIG TIME PLAYERS BIG TIME MOMENTS 📺 #WASvsCIN ABC pic.twitter.com/1K0rzklNIG — Washington Commanders September 24, 2024 Daniels’ teammates, including those like McLaurin who have lived through years of quarterback turnover and organizational tumult, were thrilled following the 38-33 win. Jayden Daniels’ 27-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin had a completion probability of 10.3%, the most improbable TD of the season, and the most improbable completion by the Commanders in the NGS era.#WASvsCIN | @Commanders pic.twitter.com/mvDpQkG9ly — Next Gen Stats September 24, 2024 “I’m not sure I’ve seen something like that,” said 13-year veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner. But while Cincinnati settled for three field goal attempts — kicker Evan McPherson missed one — Washington’s attack, dubbed a “college offense” by Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt last week, couldn’t be stopped. “Not just for me, but the whole team.” When Commanders coach Dan Quinn decided to put the ball in the rookie’s hands on fourth down rather than kick a field goal or punt, something Washington hasn’t done in two games, Daniels acknowledged the “faith in me to go out there and make a play in a critical moment.” The play call that resulted in a 1-yard touchdown pass for Washington’s largest lead at 28-13 in the third quarter had the 6-foot-5, 320-pound Scott “nervous as crap.