This week has been the official kickoff to the preseason in the NFL as fans are ecstatic to see their teams in action. Across the league, NFL teams and fanbases are excited to see their rookies and offseason acquisitions in action. The Washington Commanders kicked off their preseason on Saturday against the New York Jets meaning the fans got to see the debut of Jayden Daniels.
The Commanders only played the Heisman Trophy Winner for one drive but, the Commanders fans are over the moon about what they saw. Daniels finished his day 2-3 passing for 45 yards while rushing for three yards and a touchdown.
The clear highlight of Daniels' day was a 32 yard bomb to Dyami Brown which has Commanders fans ready to book tickets to the Super Bowl.
Podcaster and one of the biggest Commanders fans PFT Commenter had the following to say:
Jayden Daniels is so good. Hes so good pic.twitter.com/EenmwZUMyp
— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) August 10, 2024
Former Good Morning Football host Kay Adams took the moment to talk about how excited everyone is in Washington:
Lots of training camps I visit emphasize leadership and style and vibes with rebuilds, competitions, and young players….
— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) August 10, 2024
Not. in. Washington.
EVERYONE talked about how SPECIAL and TALENTED and WOW Jayden is as a player. They couldn’t help it. It stuck out. https://t.co/aam304aY4J
Commanders sideline reporter Bryan Colbert Jr was fired up to see Jayden Daniels in action:
Jayden’s deep ball is a thing of beauty ! And what a snag by Dyami 🔥🔥 #RaiseHail
— Bryan Colbert Jr (@BC__TV) August 10, 2024
After uncorking a perfectly placed 32 yard deep ball, Jayden Daniels capped off his first and only drive of the day executing the read option to perfection for a touchdown.
Jayden Daniels keeps it for the TD on his opening drive 🔥 @JayD__5
— NFL (@NFL) August 10, 2024
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Barstool Sports writer and Commanders fan Eric Nathan was fired up after Daniels' touchdown run:
TOUCHDOWN JAYDEN DANIELS. GROWN MAN DRIVE. GROWN MAN TD. WE HAVE A PRO BOWL QB IN WASHINGTON!!!!!
— Eric Nathan (@BarstoolNate) August 10, 2024
After scoring his first touchdown in the NFL, Jayden Daniels found his mom in the stands to give her the football.
Jayden Daniels scores his first NFL touchdown and immediately finds his mom in the crowd to give her the ball! https://t.co/gNF9YFlIIopic.twitter.com/4G1VxlwoUp
— 5 GOATs (@5GOATs_) August 10, 2024