It’s been a season to remember for the Washington Commanders. Whether it was the 7-2 start, the “Hail Mary,” or Sunday’s thrilling 36-33 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington fans finally have something to root for. It all begins with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft has looked like a superstar from the moment he lined up under center in Week 1. The runaway favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year solidified his status for that award on Sunday, passing for five touchdowns and leading the Commanders with 81 rushed yards against Philadelphia’s top-ranked defense.
On Monday’s edition of the “Pat McAfee Show,” in a segment titled “#IDontWantToOverreactBUT,” a fan wrote about why the Commanders were a team of destiny.
Here’s the segment:
The Commanders MIGHT be a team of destiny#IDontWantToOverreactBUT https://t.co/7iCLKsrUZI pic.twitter.com/gJHw73PmhV
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 23, 2024
From there, McAfee and his co-hosts debated the Commanders, calling Daniels “awesome.”
The group had a realistic view of Sunday’s game. Yes, the Eagles lost quarterback Jalen Hurts, but the Eagles still scored 33 points. Also, Daniels and the Commanders scored 36 points against Philly’s top-ranked defense.
So, is Washington a team of destiny?
Who knows. Anyone who follows the Commanders knows they have flaws. Much of it is due to a rebuilt roster that lacks depth at multiple key positions. Whether the 2024 Commanders are a team of destiny doesn’t matter. What matters is that Washington has finally found a franchise quarterback and appears to have turned a corner.
