Jayden Daniels Appreciative of Commanders Receivers' Team-First Mentality

Quarterback Jayden Daniels praises the Washington Commanders' wide receivers for their selflessness and contributions to this team.
Dec 1, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Dec 1, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been instrumental in the Washington Commanders' offensive progression this season.

As the Commanders work through its challenges, Daniels credits his wide receivers for stepping up when needed, especially after losing key contributor Noah Brown for the season due to a rib injury.

Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin continues his great career as a #1 option while receivers Olamide Zaccheus, and Dyami Brown have stepped into more prominent roles, contributing significantly to both the passing game and the overall success of the offense.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus
Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) drops a touchdown pass during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Their collective effort has been essential in supporting Daniels’ historic rookie season, where he’s setting records and breaking through as a top-tier quarterback. For Daniels, this is a reflection of the team-first mentality instilled within the locker room.

“The guys are just making the plays when they come their way,” Daniels said. “They're not pressing or anything. They work extremely hard, they block without the ball, that's kind of what we preach on offense. Like running without the ball, you never know what block might spring the runner. You never know what you could do to help out the team.”

Daniels continued, emphasizing the importance of teamwork: “It’s just 11 playing as one. Everybody's doing their job, and that's kind of what we preach. So, to answer your question, what you see at everybody, level of play rising, I mean, there's no surprise to me.”

Daniels' leadership, combined with the wide receivers’ willingness to put the team first, has been central to the Commanders' offensive growth. As Washington continues to build momentum, this group will remain essential to their success as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions on Saturday.


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