Rich Eisen Reacts to Jayden Daniels’ Record-Setting Night in Commanders’ MNF Win vs Bengals

Rich Eisen reacts to Washington Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels’ coming out party on Monday Night Football against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.
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[@jorgebetancourt3000]

And Austin Ekeler was on fire too... Love it!

[@jilliebeanisnotmylover]

@@jorgebetancourt3000 Hope he's okay since he left the second half with a concussion... We need him!

[@OldGuard53]

@@jilliebeanisnotmylover he might miss a little time

[@AceCarr29]

As an Eagles fan I was concerned about Washington. If JD works out that's trouble for the NFC East. I hate the fact y'all have great weapons like Ekeler and Mclaurin. Zach Ertz always knows how to find the soft spot in the defense. The Division is anyone's this year.

[@truthbetold7718]

Pray for him 🙏🙏

[@treywilson4310]

@@AceCarr29no it’s the Commanders

[@grumpysnail81]

Adam Peters, Dan Quinn and crew are batting 1000 so far. As a lifelong Washington fan, I haven't been this excited/happy/impressed in DECADES!! This is amazing! He just needs to stay healthy. HTTRWFTC4LIFE!!!

[@OldGuard53]

Not when it comes to the D. The only reason a team doesn't punt is because the defense is bad. Neither team punted. First time in the NFL since 1940

[@ChazBrown-t2q]

We got our QB, the rest of the draft and FA moves are highly questionable.

[@Tony-q3p]

No they are not. The defense is horrible. Most of our free agents and draft picks went to the defense. Jayden Daniels was a no-brainer at 2.

[@jeffreymeehan3116]

Defense is not good enough yet for "blowouts" or any kind of Postseason success. It needs 1 or 2 hit Drafts.

[@spidermonkey304]

@@Tony-q3pmost of the plays we brought in were for depth. They are back ups. No way we could get all starting caliber guys in one off season. I’d say tho I’m concerned they missed with Mikey.

[@Bdaychick]

Jayden had more touchdowns than incompletions….man it feels good to be a lifelong Washington fan. It feels good to have HOPE

[@CombatSportsAndMore]

Brother, HTTR baby

[@joekaf]

How about a shout-out to Kilff Kingsbury's college offense. That was a play calling masterpiece.

[@Bloodklot]

We need Whitt and the Defense to match that intensity

[@brittanyd9447]

@@Bloodklotour defense is hard to watch.

[@OldGuard53]

@@Bloodklot It doesn't look like an intention problem, rather a lack of talent

[@MRHEEL-ys2rq]

Cameron Taylor-Whitt.....paging CTW........

[@treflips2158]

​@@Bloodklotdoesn't seem like they have the corner backs yet to play in their defense. But I'm sure AP will find them.

[@tymaketheworldabetterplace4247]

Jayden balled out yesterday, also so happy to see Scary Terry Maclurin gettting some catches in there.

[@DrForbin001]

Thanks Rich, DC loves that love!

[@xConceptz1]

Rich Eisen: “Kid wasn’t phased in the Bungal Jungle” 🔥

[@raniasaad8772]

As a cowboys fan, im a huge fan of daniels. That game last night was super impressive

[@rbu2136]

Washington is on its 37th starting QB since 2000. Let that sink in. JD is number 37.

[@csachleb]

Lucky number 37

[@thatoneguy94512]

And yet.. we got him

[@afineanddanddyfrenzy]

“I’m 37?” JD probably

[@ElijahVance-j4b]

Meaning?

[@glennestes4940]

​@@ElijahVance-j4bthat is not even worth a response!these people need to understand, Dan is no longer here to screw it up anymore!!!!!

[@tokes01]

Fun fact ..Veteran Commanders punter Tress Sway (10yrs with the team) gave up his #5 for Jayden Daniels. He hardly had to punt ever since 😂 .. i feel daniels would go head to head with Mahome boy in a couple of years

[@northwestkidmarc]

Jayden definitely is the guy and has played amazing so far 🔥🙏🔥🙏👏👏😁 congrats to Washington hope the success continues

[@AdamKartchner-g5j]

This is my first time commenting on this show. Love listening to all you guys talk. I was thrilled with the Washington Commanders last night. Because I often feel sympathy for teams that have droughts of any kind. And I think they made arguably, the biggest statement in the NFL this week. You could make the case that the Carolina Panthers also did that, but my money is on the Commanders. I'm a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, but the way the Washington Commanders took care of business against a team that's been to 2 AFC Championships and a Super Bowl with Joe Burrow. I honestly think the Commanders made the biggest statement.

[@funyun45]

This is what us LSU fans were trying to tell y'all about Jayden all offseason. But all anyone wanted to talk about was the flameout Caleb Williams.

[@bodhisfattva7462]

JD dropped his huggies but the rest of the NFC filled their huggies...they seeing 10 years of this in their futures...

[@travistotle]

People gotta slow down with this just a LITTLE bit though. The Bengals defense couldn't stop a runny nose last night. Give it more than ONE game before people start proclaiming this kid as the next prophet.

[@jilliebeanisnotmylover]

We sure did hit the jackpot! Let's go Daniels!!! Raise HAIL 🙌🏾🎰🙌🏾

[@jeremyfryar3424]

A week ago Rich was putting Jayden in the same category as Williams and Nix. Jayden is on another level

[@imo1933]

*Stats To Digest: Rookie QB's who started more than 3 years in college have more playing time and have more experience advantage coming into the NFL* 1) Michael Penix Jr. - 6 years in college ---- started 48 games 2) Jayden Daniels - 5 years in college ---- started 55 games 3) Bo Nix - 5 years in college ---- started 48 games 4) Spencer Rattler - 5 years in college ----- started 48 games 5) Caleb Williams - 3 years in college ----- started 37 games 6) Drake Maye - 3 years in college ----- started 30 games *Michael Penix Jr, Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix and Spencer Rattler are all college veterans, they should come into the NFL and adapt much quicker.*

[@RepentOrPerishL133]

This was exact point I was trying to make with everyone. Nix, Penix and Daniels have a lot of throwing experience. They've seen a lot. That's on top of them having great arm talent and all three being above average to exceptional athletes. All three excelled in high-end offenses at power 5 schools (talent). Therefore they will get up to speed quicker and be more likely to succeed. I was making the exact same argument. Mitchell Trubisky and Justin Fields had very little throwing experience. Patrick Mahomes had a lot of throwing experience. It matters more often than it doesn't.

[@jaysonj9327]

"[Caleb] Williams is a fabulous playmaker, and there are 'wow' throws all over his tape, even going back to his freshman season . . . He's incredible escaping the pocket and making off-platform throws, excelling when plays break down. His improvisational skills are off the charts -- it's incredible how he can make the first defender miss and create first downs out of thin air. He has great field vision and throws dimes to receivers while under duress. He's incredibly creative, which is not something we can usually say . . . ." Mel Kiper, Jr., January 2024.

[@JustSomeGuy009]

Because what you want in your QB is "creativity". 🤦‍♂️ The QB analysis is so out of wack.

[@saucy1020]

Why does everything have to be a comparison? JD played great, had great protection up front (hardly got pressured), and had great play calling complimented by a nice run game. Not to mention that every QB develops differently during their rookie season… Remember when Josh Allen was immediately a top 3 QB when he was drafted, because I don’t.

[@ThePsho]

Good on ya, giving some props to Kiper. There's usually way too much hate on a guy that's trying to predict the future of college players, and who's roughly on par with the NFL GMs that get paid to make these decisions in a non-entertainment context.

[@ixeyeb]

The last time I was this excited for a Rookie QB in Washington was with RG3, and we all know that story all too well. RG3 ended up broken from having to carry his team on his legs and got hurt, then badly coached. So, I see the difference in Coach and Team, JD has the talent around him. Yes, we need to still build the Defense. But, WE HAVE OUR QB1 BABY!! HTTC!!

[@sy12]

He’s not brittle tho. That’s the big difference. Even a regular tackle would have a big effect on rg3 and have him limping. And that slide last night looked slick! The defense definitely needs to be rebuilt but I think the quickest fix for now would be a trade for Hassan reddick. Trading both ends and keeping two high paid tackles was a big mistake. I can’t believe how ineffective Allen and Payne are so far.

[@wesleyauton2523]

It's a little too early. But my mind has changed. All I want is for him to stay healthy. Good night great game I'm ready to see more.

[@richardcranium5801]

Washington fans deserve this.

[@dl_0002]

And everybody considered the situation that Caleb was going into was much better than Jayden's situation in Washington. That was definitely a ROTY performance.

[@RobSomeone]

Ekler was injured a lot of last year. He's definitely still got gas.

[@joe-edward]

Yea, as an Eagles fan, I'm not liking this at all. Especially with Eckler looking like he did. They're gonna be a problem for the whole league, and for the NFC East, at least twice a year.

[@zoso8818]

Terry has caught a pass from 11 different Washington QBs since being in the NFL. Washington is on their 37th QB since 2000. Crazy

[@Soprano3376]

We definitely won the NFL QB lottery... we finally have our guy!

[@ji8044]

Watching Daniels in that game last night, the Bears GM this year must have felt like the Panthers GM last year watching CJ Stroud. I better call a real estate agent, because my house is gonna be up for sale soon.

[@imo1933]

@ji8044 *You have no idea how Caleb Williams career and Jayden Daniels career are going to go, after all, Daniels spent 5 years in college and played in 55 college games.*

[@denomac1740]

Lol I doubt it. I mean I get that your happy. But caleb williams is coming along just fine. No buyers remorse yet. Just watch caleb play. Not the record. Its their o line and coaching that sucks. But Daniel's look like the real deal. I really enjoyed that performance. He went crazy. Feels like rg3 all over again. Hopefully without the injury though.

[@OldGuard53]

@@denomac1740 they have OL issues, but Caleb isn't liked bro, sorry but he's not making friends on his own team and that speaks for itself

[@denomac1740]

@OldGuard53 LMAO!!! I guess if that's your approach.. What a weird stance to take when it comes to talent. But I hear you. caleb is bad because you personally know for a fact his teammates don't like him. I get it. Lol

[@ji8044]

@@denomac1740 Williams has much better players around him than Daniels does.

[@EpiCz_Izzy]

ROTY

[@anagram8]

Of all the things JD did out there, the two dimes to Scary Terry, the latter being the scariest was bananas. The defender was coming at him unabated and the rest is history. But what he did at one point in the fourth quarter, motioning for the play to come in quicker. Meant he had total command of the offense and was ready to go. That was the most hurried he had been all game. The skill set is there but you want to see the ability to grasp the plays, command the team and understand the moment. He checked all of those boxes and that more than anything is the best part of his night and his teammates fed off of it.

[@Slo-Mo]

If Daniel’s can play even anywhere near that consistently then jackpot. HTTC 🍻

[@johnwickonspeed7701]

Caleb Williams would kill for a game like this

[@AmateurSynthusiast]

Caleb will never have this type of game.

[@michaelrichey6783]

So would Bryce Young...

[@airborngrmp1]

Someone needs a segment or a bit of some kind celebrating the big guy going apeshit after getting to handle the ball. Whatever it is, a fumble recovery, an INT, an eligible receiver Offensive Tackle receiving touchdown - any and all of the above. There are few things as exciting as a 300 pounder jumping around celebrating his first Pro Touchdown, give me more of big 73.

[@ZblockWoW]

I had no clue who the Commander’s QB was going into last night. Jayden Daniels IS HIM. 😳😳😳

[@edpenny8460]

McLaren showing sleepy time that was good man 😊😊

[@Bringmethehorizondude]

I’ll be that guy; I liked Jayden way more than I liked Caleb and while it’s still so early in both their careers to have any idea how it’ll turn out, but last night was fun.

[@denomac1740]

Last night was fun. Way too early to say who will be better. But so far the Washington commanders has looked better. But caleb got mechanics that you just dont see. hopefully this rookie class is better then the qb classes of recent.

[@glensmith491]

But the truth was whose QB curse was stronger. Washington has not had a multi-year super star at QB picked in the first round since Baugh but did trade for a HOFer , a trade for a SB winner and a few mid-rounders who had a few decent years. Chicago hasn't really had one since Luckman although McMahon did come close (a dirty hit kept that from happening).

[@alonzobean1]

Thank you, Chicago. HTTR SINCE 1962

[@sunnyrobinson2128]

As I eat off my Redskin emblem dinner plate in tears 😭! Thank you 🙏🏿 football 🏈 Gods

[@davidhoban364]

all i can hope is this version of the Washington Football Team doesnt break Jayden like they broke RG3

[@million8739]

I doubt that. We have competent coaches.

[@georgewallace6058]

Won't happen

[@brittanyd9447]

Dan Snyder is gone. This is a new era in Washington.

[@sagaswp]

RG3 broke RG3. If you can't stand on your leg, don't tell the coaches you can keep playing.

[@sy12]

He’s thin but you can clearly see he’s not brittle

[@SenorJuan2023]

It's not a total surprise because he's played QB for MANY years before even getting into the NFL.

[@jilliebeanisnotmylover]

55 starts in college! It really shows.

[@tecianholmes]

yeah but then you look at Bo Nix and realize that there's more to it than games played

[@jilliebeanisnotmylover]

@@tecianholmes you ain't lion lol 🦁🦁

[@chuckbisbee7520]

The biggest thing Daniels did for the Commanders last night was to make them watchable again. New owners, new coach, new QB, new attitude, a competitive future, what more could an old fan want.

[@sanjaygopal627]

Two years in a row QB2 picks are outperforming. Food for thought for all GMs and coaches as they mull draft picks.

[@MRHEEL-ys2rq]

Take Washington, JD, and AE lightly at your own peril if you want to.... if this kid keeps getting better and he will, and Ekeler looked good too, they're gonna drop some serious video game numbers

[@ronskullie9380]

The thing i like about Daniels is he can learn,cause u seen is improvement fr Arizona to LSU.

[@frankez1975]

HTTR HTTC

[@grantamos8517]

how can a D coordinator possibly game plan for Jayden Daniels if he's spinning it like that week in and week out?!

[@88til_inf]

Kingsbury is just a better coordinator than head coach (at least in the NFL). Happy for Daniels, great coaching to start his career

[@pigeon_farmboy2364]

Stop labeling everyone "generational" he looks damn good right and that's great

[@killerclown9896]

He dropped his Huggies😂.that a instant classic

[@machinelearninglearningmachine]

Tress Way has been the Commanders MVP for the last few seasons. Time to share that title!

[@Fakewhack-st8fl]

Daniels is the savior of the franchise, without question.

[@darkwulf2k]

dood started in the SEC. Big games under the lights wont phase him. He's faced teams like Bama, and Georgia. Heck wasnt he Arizona before, so playing USC/Oregon. Kid is used to these enviroments. If that line gets better, keeps him clean, and the Def can just make a few stops..... this team will be dangerous, and could maybe win the East? At least a WC spot mebbe. this is a fun young team to watch, who is ahead of the schedule i had in mind before season started. I thought mid way through the season they'd be pulling these kinda wins. this team gonna be scary good

[@johnwickonspeed7701]

Watched him Beat Justin Herbert and knew he was gonna be special

[@jeremyfryar3424]

If Jayden can not get hurt he is going to be a monster for years to come. No one throws a more beautiful deep ball. No one.

[@RoderickTom-ge1vc]

Jayden Daniels did the Curry Night Night😆

[@brenthendley5871]

ADAM PETERS A GENIUS

[@GoGoThaDistrict]

Jackpot!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@HughGard-rc7cc]

Thanks for the nod eisen !

[@scottperkins8849]

JD is the man.

[@octaviomarquez1361]

Move over C. J. Stroud, Mr. Jayden Daniels is one up in you. The Commanders feeling pretty good about the 2024 NFL Draft.

[@RavenTD46]

It looked more glorious being a Ravens fan.

[@Marcnshae2011]

Well said. 🎤💧

[@Musa1017]

Terry is super underrated

[@davegcomedy1267]

JD5 took that hit like a G

[@pearlmossberg]

Not to take away from the teams accolades, but the best play was Jaden run and slide at the end.

[@iandhr1]

Daniels had himself a game.

[@hermanstewart1463]

JD is playing the same style or unique style that earned him a Heisman trophy at LSU.

[@ND-9]

I thoroughly enjoyed the game last night. And yeah, it does feel like we have one of them ones at qb. But being a fan of this team for decades has taught me not to get carried away with excitement or expectations. Beat the Cardinals. HTTC

[@poundtrader1414]

Fix that defense and you have a serious team

[@eccehomer8182]

#2 is the new #1

[@trinityflow]

A couple of plays I didn't even know he had the ball for a run. Otherwise known as a magician. ; )

[@Denney17]

Jayden was exceptional, but lets be honest the Bengals D didn't even show up last night.

[@Jviotr]

Bears fans right now: It’s ok. This isn’t Trubisky / Mahomes 2.0. The football Gods wouldn’t be that cruel.. 😅😢

[@IrishDomers89]

Let's see jd win the east I know it's early but that what we had with rg3 so let's just wait for this guy

[@Ken_Scaletta]

I thought Caleb said the Bears were the team that wouldn't be punting much.

[@roiijamez33]

Roku playing replay right now ?!?!?!?

[@hamiltonberger7389]

"You are what you is." -- Frank Zappa

[@L33Reacts]

Mooo-ahhh!

[@ClementYang24]

If Jayden Daniels turns out to be our quarterback messiah, I won't view it as hitting the jackpot...i'll view it as our just reward for 20+ years of suffering under Daniel Snyder.

[@lynnerose7891]

Ppl thought they’d have issues with Caleb 😂😂😂😂 It’s not like the WAS have an appreciably better OL.

[@George_M_]

There was basically no defense in this game though lol. Glad the Commies finally have an offense tho.

[@aaronbutler9373]

Bleach Blonde Brittle Bones Burrow is a media concoction. Nothing more. He's a mere 29-25 career including a pitiful 1-4 vs Lamar.

[@kowsdontski22]

I guess Antonio Pierce was right about him.

[@FishtownRec]

I remember the same thing being said about Anthony Richardson last year. Let’s just sit back and watch.

[@johnwickonspeed7701]

Watch Richardson throw the Ball and watch Daniels

[@AndreFlack-gu2zk]

​@johnwickonspeed7701 true I've seen hilights of Richardson and he's not as accurate as Daniels

[@zacharyminor9593]

Yeah, sit back and watch greatness!

[@johnwickonspeed7701]

@@AndreFlack-gu2zk I’m in Indiana everyone who roots for the colts knows he’s very inaccurate

[@sy12]

Yeah if you don’t look at accuracy and only care about how a ball looks going 50+ yards in the air you have a point lol

[@michaelchancellor9217]

Commenting everyday until the high pitched noise is fixed from Rich’s mic. Day 1

[@briangoates3245]

Bill would say Put down the anointing oil

[@jjtiffany4879]

Why are these pass interference calls not being made. It's infuriating when we can review a call that is that important in an end zone. Refs should have the box review these. Makes a huge difference. Upsetting and do better nfl! Refs messing up at man city vs arsenal game and now nfl games.

[@relaxgaming8872]

I thought penix was the most pro ready qb…

[@Smallfish16]

HTTC! JD5!

[@darrenhook2779]

The Snyder era has been sanitized!

[@Techfanatic73]

Now…. I wish Miami could get Penix.

[@JB-kk4pv]

Might be able to get AJ McCarthy of Darnold from the Vikes. Darnold can play with good people and coaches around him, which Miami has.

[@jetsbabyy8117]

Sam Darnold or Jayden Daniels for MVP.

[@davegcomedy1267]

"dropping huggies" sounds weird

[@sagaswp]

I think i figured out the difference between Jayden and Lamar...Jayden can actually see downfield because he doesn't wear his hair down over his eyes like Lamar does....

[@stickman1742]

Daniels can pass. Lamar is still trying to figure that out.

[@thewashingtonfaithful1321]

1 punt this season

[@numbmind120]

It helps that my Bengals have the worst secondary in the league and I was pissed we didn't draft a CB in the first 2 rounds.

[@johnwickonspeed7701]

Give me Mahomes stat line from week two? 160 yards 2 picks??? You sound like a fool

[@numbmind120]

​@@johnwickonspeed7701that is pointless, one good game does not make a season. I watched this team every single week and this secondary gives me headaches.

[@overproofbrandy]

Say it w/ me … JACKPOT 🎰 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@denomac1740]

The way daniels is playing with Washington has nothing to do with caleb williams and how the bears look. Washington has a waaay better coaching staff and front line. The bears doesnt have buyer remorse because if you switch players it will be the same situation. And be careful bragging this early. We need daniels in the league for a long time. He is gonna be great.

[@chrisbrooks4885]

That’s exactly what they said about Brice young. Darn near word for word the same exact excuse

[@denomac1740]

@chrisbrooks4885 huh?... excuse? How? It's true. Look at the bears coaching and the bears offensive line. They are horrendous. If daniels played for the bears he would look worse then caleb. Daniels had forever to throw in the pocket...... my point is, just because daniels starting off hot, doesn't mean the caleb is bad. It's only 3 games. And you calling it an excuse? I hope daniels stay hot the way some of you Washington fans are acting. Lol.

[@sy12]

Way better front line? Who was saying that 3 weeks ago? Everybody was saying Caleb was walking into the best situation in history for a #1 pick qb. I agree with everything else you said. Way too early to determine anything. But I think clearly after 3 weeks Jayden is doing more with less. Bears are 0-3 if they don’t block a punt and have a pick six in a second half.

[@denomac1740]

@sy12 nobody and I mean nobody said caleb had a better line. You have to understand how football works. Yes the bears have more skill positions.... the problem is the o line. None of those skill guys can show what they have because caleb doesn't have time to get them the ball becuase the line collaspe. Not to mention the horrible coaching.. look how much time daniels had in the pocket. And most of his throws were check downs.... daniels is not doing more. the team is just winning more. If you think that falls solely on the qb then there's no point in a further discussion.

[@stickman1742]

Caleb looks like a mess a lot of the time. He tries to make up for it with hero plays. I don't like what I see most of the time I see him. Daniels has looked good every time I've seen him and he's just a rookie.

[@jasondouglas152]

Buffalo is officially the best team so far

[@jakelundy9614]

everyone says this every year 😂 then they go nowhere. they beat the jags lol

[@bigmike-ip8bn]

​@jakelundy9614 clearly u didn't watch them dominate the past 2 weeks u must be a miami fan hurt

[@mark.birtwistle]

Yes, they win September every year... 😉

[@rayontita1912]

Vikings. Haven't played with their food, no messing around, beat two playoff teams from last year: the NFC Champions and one of the top 4 AFC Teams from last year. And beat them convincingly. No slow starts, nothing. But the Bills have looked good so far.

[@kylem6370]

@jakelundy9614 this the year no one was talking about the bills because they let so many defensive players go, lost Milano In pre season, lost Diggs so who do they have to throw the ball to, a lot of people didn’t think they’d make the playoffs this year, so yea they’ve definitely overachieved for what people expected them to do so far

[@KenshinRell]

I’m happy for Washington they’ve been a joke for way to long

[@L33Reacts]

We really have. This was needed.

[@calvinware7957]

The bengals offense will be fine. Felt that when they scored in under two minutes at will. The bengals defense tho? Might be the worst unit in the league

[@grahfkarate1799]

Jayden looked great but Bengals D looked awful

[@jlamedia744]

Randall Cunningham 2.0