Has Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels surpassed Houston Texans star C.J. Stroud as one of the best rookie signal-caller in current reminiscence?
As of Monday, FanDuel Sportsbook lists Daniels because the Offensive Rookie of the Yr (OROY) favourite (-20000). His thrilling efficiency in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday may assist him clinch the award.
Within the 36-33 win, Daniels threw a go-ahead landing to extensive receiver Jamison Crowder with six seconds left. The QB completed with 5 passing touchdowns and 339 yards (258 passing and 81 dashing).
In his Monday overreactions column, CBS Sports activities’ Jeff Kerr claimed Daniels is having a greater season than Stroud, 2023 OROY.
“Daniels grew to become the second quarterback in NFL historical past with five-plus passing touchdowns, 250-plus passing yards and 75-plus dashing yards in a recreation whereas additionally turning into the primary rookie in NFL historical past with a number of game-winning passing touchdowns within the closing 30 seconds of a recreation,” wrote Kerr.
Like Stroud, Daniels has delivered within the clutch all through his rookie season. Per Pro Football Reference, the 2024 No. 2 general choose has three game-winning drives in 15 begins, the identical quantity Stroud had in 15 starts in 2023.
Daniels is 10-5 and has accomplished 69.7 % of his passes for 3,303 yards with 22 TDs and eight interceptions. Moreover, he has rushed for 737 yards and 6 touchdowns on 128 carries.
Stroud went 9-6, finishing 63.9 % of his passes for 4,108 yards with 23 TDs and 5 picks. He additionally ran for 167 yards and three TDs on 39 carries.
The Commanders (10-5) will safe a playoff berth in the event that they beat the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) in a Week 17 dwelling recreation at 8:20 p.m. ET. Washington hasn’t received a postseason recreation in 19 years.
If Daniels leads the Commanders on a deep playoff run, he may prime the 2023 No. 2 general choose. Final season, Stroud and Co. beat the Cleveland Browns within the AFC wild card however misplaced to the Baltimore Ravens within the divisional spherical.
