Future Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner watched another member of Washington’s rookie class, Luke McCaffrey, cap his impressive kick-returning work with a 29-yard jolt. As the offense ran onto the field, doubt kept its distance from Daniels’ surrogate big brother.

The Washington Commanders have been special this season. Their 10-5 record through 15 games is their best start in as many games since 1991. That season, they happened to capture a Super Bowl victory.