Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels threw himself into the NFL MVP discussion on Sunday.
Daniels avoided rushers and launched a 52-yard “Hail Mary’ touchdown pass that was tipped into the hands of receiver Noah Brown to cap an amazing 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears.
Daniels was 21-of-38 passing for 326 yards and one touchdown – but the rookie was second in Black quarterback performances in Week 8 to seasoned veteran Jameis Winston.
Winston, subbing for the ineffective Deshaun Watson, completed 27 of 41 passes for 334 yards and three touchdowns in Cleveland’s stunning 29-24 upset victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Tyler Murray shredded Miami’s defense for 26 completions, 304 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-27 win over the Dolphins.
Lost in the loss to the Browns was Lamar Jackson’s outstanding performance. The reigning MVP, who is favored to win second in a row and third overall MVP award, was 23 of 38 passing for 289 yards and two touchdowns.
C.J. Stroud, Houston’s second-year QB sensation, completed 35 of 37 passes for 285 yards to help guide the Texans to a 23-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Rounding out the Top 10 Black QB honor roll for NFL Week 8:
Patick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs; 27 of 38 for 262 yards with two touchdowns in a 27-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys; 25 of 38 243 yards and two touchdowns in 30-24 loss to San Francisco.
Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles; 16 of 20 for 236 yards and a touchdown in 37-17 win over Cincinnati. Hurts also rushed for three touchdowns.
Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers; Returning as starter following Andy Dalton’s injury in a car accident, Young was 24 of 37 for 224 yards and a pair of touchdowns in his team’s 28-14 loss to Denver.
Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks; His team was crushed by visiting Buffalo as Smith passed for 212 yards on 21 of 29 passing.