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.

Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks from LSU, headlined the “Monday Night Football” matchup in the second preseason game for each team.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not attempt a pass against the Bengals, but did score on a 14-yard touchdown run.

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.