NFL betting: Why Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye will beat player futures projections
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Preferred player totals to bet ahead of the 2025 NFL season focus on quarterbacks and receivers with breakout upside. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 69% of passes for 3,568 yards and 25 TDs, added 892 rushing yards and six rushing TDs, and earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Improved protection with Laremy Tunsil and continued designed runs and scrambles support increased rushing usage. Rookie receiver Thomas recorded 10 touchdown receptions and 12 end-zone targets, projects to align in multiple formations under Liam Coen, and possesses speed and ball-tracking to reach double-digit touchdowns again.
Despite facing constant pressure, the Washington Commanders QB completed 69% of his passes for 3,568 yards and 25 TDs -- and added 892 yards and six TDs on the ground on the way to earning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Daniels gained yardage through designed runs, read-options and scrambles that often turned into big gains, and nothing suggests Washington will use him less.
Thomas had 10 touchdown receptions as a rookie last season and saw 12 end zone targets. In a new offensive system under first-year head coach Liam Coen, Thomas will be deployed from multiple alignments and set up on isolation matchups in scoring position. Remember, Thomas is a vertical glider with 4.33 speed and ball-tracking ability, plus he has the foot quickness to shake press coverage. Don't be surprised if he posts double-digit touchdown receptions again.
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