5 bold predictions for Commanders QB Jayden Daniels in Week 6 at Ravens

Jayden Daniels gets 320+ passing yards

The Baltimore Ravens defense boasts playmakers at all three levels of the field. They are a force to be reckoned with and can take over a game when early momentum is generated. However, they are susceptible to giving up yards through the air this season.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow carved them open last weekend before the Ravens eventually snatched victory in overtime. They are giving up 280.2 passing yards per game through Week 5. This is ranked No. 31 around the league with only the Jacksonville Jaguars behind them.

This won't be going unnoticed by Kliff Kingsbury during his preparations for the clash. He'll run a well-balanced offense to keep the Ravens on their toes. But he should also trust Jayden Daniels enough to air out the football when opportunities arise. He's proven dependable in this regard, so there's nothing to suggest this trend cannot continue despite the high-caliber opposition in front of the Heisman Trophy winner.

Daniels' over/under for passing yards stands at 224.5 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. He's got a chance to obliterate this figure and cross the 300-yard mark, especially if this turns into a shootout.

Jayden Daniels outduels Lamar Jackson for improbable win

Jayden Daniels is being compared to Lamar Jackson for his playing style, which is not a bad thing by any stretch of the imagination. Both are much more than just running quarterbacks. They are dynamic passers first. If plays aren't developing as expected, that's when their exceptional elusiveness and explosiveness come to light.

This is the moment for Daniels to formally enter the elite category so soon into his NFL career. He's already beaten prominent names such as Joe Burrow and Kyle Murray. If he could somehow outduel Jackson, it would send him into a completely different stratosphere.

It's a lot to ask for someone with so little NFL experience. But the bigger the moment, the better Daniels performs. That was the case in college and shows no signs of slowing down in the pros.

The cards are stacked against Daniels and the Commanders in this one. However, don't be surprised if they continue their meteoric rise into contention with a monumental triumph over the Ravens in Week 6.

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