Then Jayden Daniels came along with the Washington Commanders, and he moved the bar up again. Daniels' unbelievable rookie season will continue in the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He has been so good, he has opponents calling him the greatest rookie quarterback in NFL history.

Wilson is responsible for perhaps the most surprisingly good season for a rookie QB. A third-round pick, he wasn't even expected to be the starter heading into the season with the Seahawks having just signed Matt Flynn to a lucrative deal. But Wilson blew everyone away in training camp and won the job prior to Week 1.

Daniels, the dual-threat dynamo behind the Washington Commanders ’ rapid turnaround, and Nix, whose steady playmaking turned the Denver Broncos into one of the league’s biggest surprises, are only the fourth pair of rookie quarterbacks to make the playoffs in the same season after serving as full-time starters.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn celebrated rookie QB Jayden Daniels as a 'rare competitor' after Saturday's huge upset win in Detroit.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has detailed one characteristic of Jayden Daniels that is contagious to the rest of the roster.

The former LSU standout, who has been turning heads all season, delivered a stellar performance. Daniels finished the game with a 122.9 passer rating. His play was highlighted by completing 22 of 31 passes for 299 passing yards, two touchdowns and zero picks.

When the Commanders drafted Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick last April, the hope was that he'd help the team go back to being a contender in the NFC in the years to come. That hope was misguided because it only took a few months for Daniels to change the fortunes of the franchise.

In NFL history, just 11 rookie quarterbacks have won a playoff game, with Joe Flacco, Mark Sanchez and Brock Purdy winning two in their first seasons. Additionally, no rookie quarterback has ever started in the Super Bowl, which gives Daniels and Nix an opening to make history.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio views Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as the best rookie ever to play the position.

Washington Commanders ' rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is currently in the middle of a historic playoff run. The rookie phenom leads the NFL Playoffs in passing yards, completions and touchdowns, and has not once surrendered the football. He currently has the Commanders in the NFC Championship for the first time in 33 years.

Chop Robinson was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Miami Dolphins, and he's now gotten some recognition for his strong rookie season.

The return of Topps Chrome Football has collectors excited, especially with rookie QBs like Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix leading the way. These cards hold immense potential, blending solid nostalgia with strong investment opportunities.