Commanders’ Jayden Daniels shoots down rookie wall talk amid a three-game losing streak

After launching a Rookie of the Year campaign, Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders have cooled off in their last three games. However, Daniels isn’t panicking just yet.

While Daniels may immediately appear to be a superstar, he is still adjusting to the NFL and its schedule. He admits there may be speed bumps, but he is sure he is not hitting a rookie wall, according to club transcripts, h/t Pro Football Talk.

“I mean, I don’t know,” Daniels said. “Obviously, it’s longer, so it’s different. It’s just stuff getting used to, like usually right now in college, the season’s about the end. Our season, it’s just starting, somewhere like the second half of the season. So, I mean, that’s different, but I don’t really know the definition of a rookie wall. I just know that NFL season is longer than college.”

Following a three-game winning streak, the Commanders have recently suffered consecutive losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys. Daniels had 202 scoreless passing yards and five running yards against the Steelers. He had 18 yards rushing against the Eagles and threw for 191 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.

Despite Washington’s loss to Dallas, Daniels reminded the NFL of who he is. The quarterback completed 25 of 38 throws for 275 yards, two TDs, and two interceptions. He led the squad in rushing with 74 yards and one touchdown.

Jayden Daniels has completed 68.4 percent of his passes this season, totaling 2,613 yards, 12 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He has gained 556 yards and five touchdowns on the run.

Even after three consecutive losses, the Commanders are still in postseason contention at 7-5. Despite some teething hiccups, Daniels has been exactly what Washington was looking for at quarterback. They remain convinced that his performance will propel the team into the postseason.