Daniels danced out of the pocket and scrambled for a 14-yard touchdown to cap his preseason performance against the Bengals after just four plays.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels explained the rationale behind his rushing touchdown in Monday's preseason loss against the Bengals.

On the first offensive snap, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reminded everyone that Deebo Samuel will be called upon to run the ball at times this season. Samuel came in motion right, took the end-around "jet sweep," scooting 19 yards via solid blocks from right tackle Josh Conerly and tight end Ben Sinnott.

At the urging of veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner, Daniels dug deep into his own game over the offseason. Now he's putting it to use.

The Commanders' first-string offense played one series, starting with a Samuel run and ending with a Daniels rushing touchdown.

Jayden Daniels only played one series in the Commanders' preseason game against the Bengals Monday but he still made an impression.

In the Commanders' second preseason game, we also learned the safety corps is deep and John Bates is a blocking weapon.

In the only passing play on the four-play, 74-yard drive, the Commanders quarterback scrambled for a 14-yard touchdown. It was enough for coach Dan Quinn, who likely held his breath as Bengals safety Jordan Battle briefly looked like he was going to have a chance for a hard hit on Daniels.