Remember when critics tried to say Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn’t throw across the middle? Or that Daniels did not scramble to throw?
Well, Daniels is quickly putting some of those pre-draft narratives to bed, completing 82% of his passes through his first four NFL games. That completion percentage is a record for a four-game stretch, besting legends such as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.
Daniels isn’t the only one crushing narratives. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury received criticism throughout his time in Arizona, and many called him a bad hire. The criticism for Kingsbury centered around pass protection, the lack of downfield passes and not moving his receivers around.
Through four games, Kingsbury’s offense has been phenomenal. In addition to his creative play design, balance and pass protection, Kingsbury and Daniels are creating big plays.
Check out this statistic from The 33rd Team. Daniels has the NFL’s highest passer rating for throws over 10 yards.
Passer Ratings on throws of 10+ yards this season 🎯
1. Jayden Daniels – 122.6
2. Brock Purdy – 119.6
3. Josh Allen – 118.2
4. Derek Carr – 116.7
5. Lamar Jackson – 116.4
6. Joe Burrow – 114.1
7. Justin Fields – 113.2
8. Sam Darnold – 107.6
9. Baker Mayfield – 107.6
10. Geno… pic.twitter.com/zJukfhT4F3— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) October 3, 2024
So, for those who haven’t watched Daniels, his insane completion percentage through four games isn’t inflated by bubble screens. He and Kingsbury are attacking every level of the field.
The NFL will adjust; the league always does. The key is how Kingsbury adjusts.
