Jayden Daniels Dropped 300 Yards, But His Superpower Was Missing on Monday Night

Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels completed 29 of 40 passes for a whopping 300 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6. It was a big night for his arm, but it told an interesting story about his overall game against a tough Niners defense.

Commanders Rallied Behind Daniels’ Arm

Things looked rough for the Commanders early in the game, but Daniels got that offense humming in the second half, pulling off a rally to make it a competitive matchup. He was slinging it, making some good throws that reminded everyone why he’s such a dangerous passer. That comeback was even more impressive considering they lost Terry McLaurin to what appeared to be a significant knee injury early on. If McLaurin misses extended time, that’s a huge blow to the Commanders’ offense, no doubt about it. But Daniels kept his head up and kept dealing.

Where Were the Legs?

Here is the kicker though: for a guy known as a dual-threat quarterback, Daniels just could not get his legs going. He only ran four times for a measly 10 yards on the night. That is a far cry from the rushing ‘superpower’ that usually makes him such a threat and a fantasy football darling. The Niners defense absolutely deserves credit, because they completely shut down his scrambling. They just did not allow him to create anything with his legs, which is typically a massive part of his game. Even without that signature rushing impact, Daniels is still considered one of the most dangerous dual-threat quarterbacks out there, a solid QB1 choice every single week.

Going forward, the big question for the Commanders will be how serious McLaurin’s knee injury is. Losing a receiver of his caliber for an extended period would be a huge blow. But Daniels proved on Monday he can still get it done through the air, even when his rushing lanes are shut down. Keep an eye on him, because that dual-threat ability is what makes him so special, even when only half of it is on display.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.