At the urging of veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner, Daniels dug deep into his own game over the offseason. Now he's putting it to use.

Daniels danced out of the pocket and scrambled for a 14-yard touchdown to cap his preseason performance against the Bengals after just four plays.

In the only passing play on the four-play, 74-yard drive, the Commanders quarterback scrambled for a 14-yard touchdown. It was enough for coach Dan Quinn, who likely held his breath as Bengals safety Jordan Battle briefly looked like he was going to have a chance for a hard hit on Daniels.

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Ahead of the 2025 season, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury opened up on how Deebo Samuel should elevate Jayden Daniels' play.

The Commanders' first-string offense played one series, starting with a Samuel run and ending with a Daniels rushing touchdown.

But even gifted playmakers like Daniels and Williams will require strong support to stay competitive among NFL contenders. It's why both their teams were aggressive in roster construction this offseason, with Washington adding a pair of Pro Bowl offensive starters via trade and Chicago reworking Williams' front.