1. Russell Wilson, Seahawks, 2012 — 9.2 2. Brock Purdy, 49ers, 2022 — 9.0 3. Jayden Daniels, Commanders, 2024 — 8.6 This is more like it for Daniels in regard to his downfield passing.
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels came into the game red hot after posting 268 yards and two touchdowns on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. Daniels' electric play continued into the Divisional Round, as he posted 299 yards and two touchdowns on one of the NFL's best defensive units.
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