Jayden Daniels leads the race for the NFL Rookie of the Year with 28 TDs, 8 INTs, and 737 rush yards in a stellar debut. Daniels will continue to improve.

This Sunday’s prime-time matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders has no shortage of storylines. Not only will the Falcons face off against former head coach Dan Quinn, but rookies Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels are set to make NFL history.

So when Jayden Daniels landed in the US capital and injected a shot of life into a tired franchise, fans rejoiced. Selected second overall in the 2024 Draft, Daniels has helped turn the Washington offense into one of the most exciting in the NFL,

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels worked out together in the offseason after finishing 1-2 in the Heisman race in 2023. Penix discusses their relationship and facing one another this weekend.

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels seems to make history. On Sunday, Daniels and the Commanders will host the Atlanta Falcons, and he will make more history. According to NBC Sports,