Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been named the NFL’s Rookie of the Week an astonishing nine times this season. For a guy who wasn’t predicted to transition to the NFL well, he certainly has made a splash.
.@JayD__5 has officially tied the record for most Rookie of the Week awards 👏@pepsi | #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/juduRg0JUs
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 19, 2024
Daniels has certainly turned the heads of analysts, coaches, and members of the NFL media with his play this year.
History: #Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels has won Rookie Of The Week 9 (!) times this season, tying the previous record set by Ben Roethlisberger.
Jayden has 3 games left to break the record. pic.twitter.com/r6BWv7Sflt
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) December 19, 2024
Ben Roethliserger set that record back in 2004, 20 years ago, and Daniels can still break that record. That’s not bad company to be in, Roethlisberger is a two-time Super Bowl Champion, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, a two-time passing yards leader, and likely a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Daniels will get his first chance to break that record this Sunday when the Commanders host the Philadelphia Eagles at 1pm EDT at Northwest Stadium.
