Commanders' Jayden Daniels finishes ahead of Patrick Mahomes in final QB rankings

Patrick Mahomes was good for the Kansas City Chiefs this past season, but Jayden Daniels was better with the Washington Commanders.

Jeremy Brener | Feb 17, 2025

Dec 15, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) reacts to throwing a touchdown to wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL this season.

In fact, NFL.com writer Nick Shook believes he was the fifth-best quarterback in the league in 2024, ranking ahead of both Super Bowl signal callers.

Oct 20, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) stands on the field during warmup prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Daniels better than Mahomes?

"The 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year's arrival to Washington will be remembered as the moment the Commanders franchise was reborn," Shook writes.

"Daniels proved he was ready for the NFL from the jump, never appearing overwhelmed by the speed of the game. He formed an excellent partnership with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, powered the Commanders to a 7-2 start and made a name for himself as a late-game hero, leading Washington to a number of heart-stopping wins en route to a 12-5 finish and two road playoff upsets. His final victory was his most triumphant: a 45-31 stunner over the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round."

Daniels finished ahead of Patrick Mahomes, who was at No. 7, and Jalen Hurts, who clocked in at No. 9.

While Daniels was ahead on these rankings, his goal is to beat those guys in the playoffs, so he will get back to work in the offseason in hopes of having a better chance next season.

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Published Feb 17, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

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