Statistics: 125 of 166 1,404 yards, six touchdowns, two interceptions, 322 rushing yards, four touchdowns

At this point, it’s fun to project a rookie run at MVP for Daniels. He didn’t shy away from taking on last year’s MVP in Week 6. He posted 269 yards while going 24-for-35 with two touchdowns and no interceptions along the way in a 30-23 loss to the Ravens. .

If he wants to have a chance, though, he’ll need to ramp up his passing production and get some signature wins.

At his current pace, Daniels is on pace to finish with 3,978 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and six interceptions. On the ground, he will gain 912 yards with 11 touchdowns.

That’s more total touchdowns (38) than Jackson scored last season (29), but the Baltimore star also benefited from a field that wasn’t as productive as usual.

That is not the case this year. Jackson is on pace for even bigger numbers than last season, and Patrick Mahomes continues to bolster the Chiefs offense despite serious injuries to multiple receivers.

With the lessons we can learn from these former rookies and MVPs, Daniels will continue to put up elite production, finish the season strong and lead the Commanders to at least 11-12 wins to have a real shot at winning the MVP Trophy. .