The upcoming Week 6 showdown between the Washington Commanders and the Baltimore Ravens offers fans a chance to witness two dynamic quarterbacks—Jayden Daniels and Lamar Jackson—go head-to-head. Both have electrified the NFL with their dual-threat abilities, and the comparison between Daniels’ rookie season and Jackson’s breakout as a starter in his debut year makes this matchup even more intriguing.
In his rookie year, Jackson stepped in for an injured Joe Flacco in Week 11 and immediately became the starter for the Ravens. He led Baltimore to a 6-1 finish and clinched a playoff berth, although the Ravens were knocked out in the Wild Card round by the Los Angeles Chargers, 23-17. During Jackson’s first five official starts, he completed 58.9 percent of his passes, going 66-of-112 for 731 yards, with four passing touchdowns and three interceptions. Jackson’s real impact came on the ground, where he rushed 86 times for 427 yards and two touchdowns. His ability to use his legs helped Baltimore reshape its offense midseason and make a late playoff push.