The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 34-13 to move to 4-1. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels continued his torrid start, accounting for over 300 yards and a touchdown. Commanders running back Austin Ekeler spoke about Daniels after the game the same way a lot of fans have in his young career.
“He’s a competitor, he’s gonna show us stuff all year that we’re gonna be like ‘wow this kid is great,’” Ekeler told JP Finley of NBC 4. “Because that’s what he is. And with more opportunities to get great and the more opportunities he gets, the more he’s gonna show. He’s a competitor, great leader out there, loved how he’s developed as a leader…”
Daniels has the Commanders at 4-1 and in first place in the NFC East after just five games. While there is a way to go, the franchise may have its first true star quarterback in generations. Despite Robert Griffin III’s quick run and Kirk Cousins’ consistency, Daniels provides a spark rarely seen in Commanders history…