Second win in a line for Magic Johnson’s Commanders and one player in particular is gaining major attention. Taking to his X account, the former LA Lakers showed a sense of relief as well, stating “so happy that the big stage on Monday Night was not too much for the Commanders.” But all-in-all, his series of posts were about his happiness on the team’s second consecutive win. Amid all of this, one dedicated X post, from Buck, also came for the man of the match.

It is Jayden Daniels. If you caught the game, you’d know why. Daniels not only impressed but shattered expectations. Imagine finishing a game with more touchdowns (3) than incompletions (2). That’s the kind of performance that sets a rookie apart. Daniels threw for 254 yards, rushed for 39, and completed an astounding 91 percent of his passes, setting a new rookie record.

And Buck highlighted every aspect of this performance in his post. “Jayden Daniels put on a show finishing 21 for 23… He excelled in his Monday Night debut and set a NFL record high completion percentage for a rookie…” he wrote. Who wouldn’t be hyped reading that? Not Cincinnati Bengals for sure, as they dropped to 0-3 after Washington handed them a 38-33 upset.

Cincinnati was expected to roll over Washington, but it was Daniels and the Commanders who flipped the script. While the Commanders’ defense had its share of issues earlier in the season, it was the Bengals’ defense that couldn’t keep up.

Meanwhile, in a separate X post, Johnson pointed out the difference between the win for the Commanders this week and their last win against the New York Giants. “The difference tonight from last week is we got in the end zone and scored touchdown,” he wrote. For the fans, however, as long as the team is winning, it’s all good.

What does this season look like for Magic Johnson’s Commanders?

The Commanders are at a pivotal moment, and this season could be a defining one for the team. With a new coach, Dan Quinn, and an exciting No. 2 overall draft pick in Jayden Daniels as quarterback, many are optimistic about what’s to come. As per an article by Axios DC, a lead analyst earlier expressed the possibility that the Commanders could be the “surprise team” of this season.

DC fans have been longing for a winning team, and it might finally be time for them to get their wish. According to Trevor Sikkema, a lead analyst at PFF, the Commanders could finish second in the NFC East. Thanks in large part to Quinn and Daniels. “It’s not a perfect roster, but the Commanders will give the Cowboys a run for their money as the second-best team in the division,” Sikkema said, as per the article.

But not everyone is as hopeful. ESPN’s preseason power rankings had Magic Johnson co-owned team sitting at No. 28. Casting doubt on their playoff chances. After all, the team hasn’t reached the postseason since 2005. Still, with a promising 2-1 start, Commanders fans have every reason to believe in a turnaround.

Stay tuned for more updates. Join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host, BG12, sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.