The Washington Commanders opened the 2024 preseason with a highway matchup in opposition to the Jets and misplaced, 20-17. Listed below are 5 takeaways from the matchup.

1. Jayden Daniels seems as marketed.

Jayden Daniels’ first cross was about as uneventful as one may think about. It was meant for Austin Ekeler on a display however zoomed over the operating again’s head, citing third-and-6.

On the following play, nonetheless, Daniels confirmed a glimpse of why the Commanders took him No. 2 total. He laid out a cross to Dyami Brown deep downfield on the precise sideline, regardless of the defensive again offering tight protection, the window was simply sufficient for Brown to return down with the catch.

The 42-yard reception — one of many longest for the day from the Commanders — was the spotlight of the 11-play, 70-yard scoring drive, nevertheless it was only one side of how spectacular Daniels seemed in his first little bit of preseason motion. Though the sequence consisted of eight runs, Daniels seemed calm within the backfield as he directed the offense. He even made the verify on the line of scrimmage that led to Brown’s explosive play.

And with the ball on the 3-yard line on third down, Daniels confirmed the opposite a part of his sport that has the staff excited: his means to make performs together with his legs. He took a read-option to the precise and had nearly no opposition as he ran for the top zone.

Daniels completed the day finishing 2-of-3 passes for 45 yards, together with a three-yard completion by Terry McLaurin. He solely had one drive, however the 11 performs he was on the sphere have been greater than sufficient to get followers excited concerning the rookie.