Jayden Daniels Sets Rookie Rushing Record

In a historic performance, Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels broke the NFL record for most rushing yards by a rookie, surpassing Robert Griffin III's long-standing mark of 815 yards with a total of 864 yards following a victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The game, which ended in a thrilling 30-24 overtime win, also secured the Commanders their first playoff berth since 2020. Daniels demonstrated his dual-threat capability, throwing for 227 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 127 yards, marking his first career game with over 100 rushing yards. Griffin, who cheered for Daniels’ achievement, emphasized the importance of supporting the next generation of players. This remarkable season highlights Daniels' exceptional skill set and has drawn comparisons to other dual-threat quarterbacks like Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson. With one game left to play, Daniels is poised to further solidify his record-setting rookie season.