In eight weeks of action, it seems that Washington Commanders fans are clearly making impressive strides with the way Jayden Daniels has played well this season. As one of the biggest MVP candidates for this year, one can say that the rookie is really making sure that they have what it takes to come up with a big run towards the postseason after showcasing his ability in the clutch.

That was seen when he fired up a long lob – a miraculous pass that proved to be pivotal in beating the Chicago Bears towards a promising 18-15 finish. So far, this game just shows how the Commanders have improved over the course of eight weeks – boasting a 6-2 record – and riding on Daniels’ impressive game.

Of course, Noah Brown was on the receiving end to cap of the big finish, and it cannot be denied that the Commanders really needed that big finish to deliver one of the biggest performances and comebacks of the season. At this point, we are seeing the Commanders emerge as a hot pick to win in the Super Bowl next year.

The Brown and Daniels Combo

At this point, it is hard to argue that the Commanders are already embracing their new status as an elite dog in the NFL this season. Eight weeks into the game, it does seem that Washington is making the most of its chances so far, and the rise of the Daniels and Brown combo is starting to be quite the show.

Daniels played well despite being limited to just one practice session in the previous week due to an injury. He was even doubtful to play this game against the Bears, and it cannot be denied that Caleb Williams, the 1st overall pick by the Bears, didn’t miss out much of the action in a showdown against his co-rookie.

In the end, it was Brown who really pulled off the trigger – finishing strong with the receiving end and wrapping up what proved to be a pivotal finish to turn the comeback by the team.

"Man, we're blessed to have (No.) 5 leading this team," Brown said of Daniels. "The things he can do are special, even that last play, keeping his composure and fighting like hell to get the ball off, and threw a hell of a ball. I wouldn't want to play with any other quarterback, I'm glad to have him."

The Winning Play

Washington was already leading by 12-7 before the Bears managed to score a one-yard touchdown to take a 15-12 lead with just 25 seconds left on the clock. This prompted Jayden Daniels to call out a play, and he was even expected to make some big strides as the one to score it, holding the ball for 12.79 seconds before coming up with a Hail Mary pass.

Hail Mary – as in 52 yards that proved to be a long distance to cover in just a short span of time. It is the first touchdown pass to be ever thrown with a time to throw over 10 seconds. That was a massive winning play for the Commanders, and how can anyone imagine that he would be able to finish that with a massive blast?

So far, the Commanders are getting a reprieve in Week 9 heading into their clash with the New York Giants – who have lost four of its last five games, including two in a row. The Commanders have already secured a 21-18 win in their first meeting this season, and they are definitely expected to pull off a big win in this coming showdown as well.