Why Brooke chose the Commanders: I really didn't see it coming, but Jayden Daniels is him. The second overall pick marks the historic career of a rookie who ranks among the top five qualified quarterbacks this season in completion percentage (75.3, first), passing yards per attempt (8.5, fourth), the Passer rating (107.1, fourth). Offensive yards per game (287.7, fifth), rush yards per game (53.7, second) and giveaways (two, tied for first). He's the reason the Commanders have become one of the league's most exciting offensive players in 2024, with the 23-year-old quickly forming a great connection with Terry McLaurin – and there's little hope Carolina will slow them down. The Panthers – who, in their defense, are struggling with this So numerous injuries to key players – allowed 33.8 points and nearly 400 yards per game and recorded just six sacks on the year. Carolina's offense wasn't much better and really faltered over the last three weeks after Andy Dalton led the team to its only win. Chuba Hubbard and the running game are a bright spot (and hey, rookie Jonathon Brooks is about to make his debut), but it won't be nearly enough. After a tough loss to Baltimore in Week 6 and with tougher opponents on the horizon, this appears to be a good game for the Commanders, whose 22nd-ranked defense will need to continue to improve if they want to retain their spot atop the NFC East .