Jayden Daniels gave Washington its first 3-1 start since 2011

Jayden Daniels he wasn’t even 11 years old when Washington last opened the NFL season 3-1. It was 2011, things had gone south, the team finished 5-11, and the result was the drafting of the organization’s former great quarterback hope, Robert Griffin III.

Daniels brings the 2012 Griffin magic to the Commanders, completing 82.1% of his passes, the most effective start to a season through 4 games by any QB in league history, while scoring seven touchdowns. But there are numerous indications that this team and this Heisman Trophy winner with number 2 have more endurance than some others that created a buzz only to see it evaporate.

“There’s no magic to it,” coach Dan Quinn said on a video call with reporters Monday, lower than 24 hours after the sport. his team routed Arizona 42-14. “To think he would start like that, no, I don’t think anyone would say that. But I would say if you’re around him, you feel that work ethic and we don’t throw fairy pixie dust at him. It’s absolutely exhausting, it works and it gives you a lot of confidence because he can go into the game knowing he’s put in the work.”

Quinn notices that Daniels works at night on the film, in addition to in the course of the off-season LSU product arriving on the team’s facility exceptionally early to conduct his own personal instruction became a part of the tradition leading as much as his debut. What happened next was nothing in need of spectacular, with Daniels becoming the frontrunner for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Veteran tight end Zach Ertz he said it was like Daniels and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury have been working together for several years.

“He and Kliff are in perfect sync right now. They are connected,” Ertz said. “But we won’t get too high. Probably top-of-the-line defenses will enter our stadium with the Browns next Sunday. It’s going to be a fantastic match and that is what we’re specializing in now.

Lifestyle

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What works

The defense that got cut open by Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers within the first game of the season, and struggling against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, allowed Kyler Murray and the Cardinals to realize just 296 yards. The commanders forced three fumbles and recovered one.

After early concerns about communication errors, this device appears to be on the precise track.

“More communication, you can play even faster and completely drop the game without hesitation,” Quinn said. “The faster we play, the more aggressive we play, that’s when some takeaways and hits and stuff happen.”

What needs help

Quinn was not blissful with several penalties given to his players, including several flags for taunting. Even though he defended running back Jeremy McNichols’ celebration as a tribute to Usain Bolt and never a bow and arrow because the referees thought, I expect the coaching staff to put an emphasis on post-whistle behavior this week.

“If you don’t step on them immediately, these things will start to fester, so we won’t do it,” Quinn said.

Stock up

Even with Austin Ekeler sidelined with a concussion, the Commanders’ running game stays a uniqueness, and it isn’t just due to Brian Robinson Jr. Enter McNichols, a 28-year-old journeyman who primarily played on special teams.

McNichols only ran eight times for 68 yards and two touchdowns.

“It was a team deal,” McNichols said. “The offensive line was blocking their butts. The tight ends (and) receivers made my job easier. I’m just there to assist my team win.”

Stocks down

This is kind of a challenge during a three-game winning streak, but with no clear No. 2 winger on the back Terry McLaurineach week there are fewer throws to make for another person. Last on this series is Dyami Brown, who only connected once from 4 yards out, but given Daniels’ ability to distribute the ball, the Browns’ game may very well be a whole turnaround.

Injuries

Left guard Nick Allegretti sat out the sport with an ankle injury, which Quinn said the team will monitor because the week progresses. Ekeler’s fate is unclear after the concussion he suffered in Week 3 in Cincinnati.

Key number

33 – Number of years since Washington scored 38 and more points in back-to-back games. The 1991 team won the Super Bowl.

Next steps

When asked how his players should take care of their recent success, Quinn said he “don’t want rollercoaster tickets.” The biggest challenge without delay is managing the load of expectation because the commanders are talking in regards to the playoffs for the first time in several years.