Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has risen to No. 2 in MVP odds ahead of matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

In the contest, Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 24 of his 35 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. To do so against Baltimore's defense after a slow start to the contest was impressive and proved the first-year signal-caller can step up to a challenge.

Last week’s headlines had it wrong. Not the basics, of course. The Washington Commanders did travel a short distance to face a geographic rival, the Baltimore Ravens, on Sunday afternoon. Quarterbacks garner massive attention,