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Jayden Daniels Scores Rushing TD After Huge 55-Yard Terry McLaurin Pass

The Washington Commanders' offense is looking much improved as they're moving the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Kade Kimble

Sep 23, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Sep 23, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders' offense is buzzing in the first half vs. the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is getting his first bit of NFL primetime action, and he's absolutely delivering.

On the road, the Commanders have put up 21 points in the first half against the Bengals. The first two came from running backs Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler. While the team's third touchdown came on the ground, too, it came from Daniels -- a dual-threat quarterback.

While Daniels cashed the touchdown with his legs, he used a 55-yard bomb to star wide receiver Terry McLaurin to set up the scoring play.

The two-play sequence is beginning to prove what was already being speculated early in the season and all offseason -- the Commanders have their quarterback. The reigning Heisman winner is going to be electric in a Washington jersey as he, with the help of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, looks to revive the franchise's offense.

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Kade Kimble

KADE KIMBLE

Kade has been covering a wide variety of teams ranging from the NFL to the NBA and college athletics since joining Sports Illustrated's FanNation in 2022.

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