Jayden Daniels wins ROTW Week 16 after setting the NFL record with his tenth Rookie of the Week award. The Washington Commanders stunned the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on December 22, 2024, at Northwest Stadium.
The rookie quarterback delivered a legendary performance. Daniels threw five touchdown passes including the game-winner with 6 seconds left. He completed a 14-point comeback to keep Washington’s playoff hopes alive.
Why Jayden Daniels Wins ROTW Week 16
Daniels’ five touchdown performance against Philadelphia demonstrated why he continues making history. The LSU product showed incredible poise under pressure all game long. He remained undaunted while trailing by 14 points after seven minutes.
His ability to make clutch throws in critical moments was on full display. Daniels drove 57 yards in the final two minutes. He hit Jamison Crowder with a 9-yard touchdown pass in the closing seconds.
His 3,303 passing yards set a new franchise single-season record for rookie quarterbacks. This surpassed Robert Griffin III’s 3,200 yards from 2012.
Daniels Breaks Historic NFL Rookie Record
Jayden Daniels wins ROTW Week 16 to set an NFL record with his tenth Rookie of the Week award. This achievement surpassed the previous record of nine awards he had tied in Week 15. His consistent excellence throughout the season has made him the runaway favorite for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year.
Daniels now has five touchdown passes in the final 30 seconds of regulation or overtime. This is two more than any quarterback has had in a single season since 1970. His clutch gene has become his defining characteristic.
Up Next
The Washington Commanders face the Atlanta Falcons on the road. Daniels will look to extend his record-breaking streak and secure a playoff berth. With Washington fighting for postseason positioning, the stage is set perfectly to win ROTW again in Week 17.