Patrick Mahomes did not appear as one of the featured quarterbacks in Netflix’s Quarterback Season 3, but his performance still became one of the series’ most memorable moments. A behind the scenes clip captured Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels reacting to Mahomes’ incredible play during their matchup.Daniels, who missed the game because of injury, watched from the sidelines as Mahomes put on a passing clinic. His honest reactions and later comments showed the respect he has for one of the NFL’s biggest stars, while also giving fans a glimpse into the mindset of a young quarterback learning from the best.
Jayden Daniels could not hide his admiration for Patrick Mahomes’ playmaking ability
The moment came during the Commanders’ visit to Arrowhead Stadium in Week 8 last season. Washington stayed level with Kansas City at 7-7 in the first half, but the game quickly changed after the break as Mahomes took complete control.The Chiefs quarterback finished with 299 passing yards and three touchdown passes in a dominant 28-7 victory. Kareem Hunt, Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice each found the end zone as Kansas City’s offense pulled away in the second half.While watching from the sideline, Daniels was clearly impressed by Mahomes’ ability to create plays outside the original design.“How do you find that? He just made up some s***!”Earlier in the episode, Daniels even joked with a teammate before heading to watch Mahomes at work.“Let me go watch Mr. Mahomes throw the football. I got to see this s— in person myself.”During an interview featured in the episode, Daniels summed up his feelings with a simple but powerful statement.“I appreciate great QB play. It’s an art. Patrick Mahomes is good at football.”The young quarterback also laughed about how much he was praising Mahomes, telling a teammate:“Oh, bro, I’m glazing. He good, bro.”
Jayden Daniels also opened up about why his mother handles his NFL career
Beyond football, Quarterback also gave viewers a closer look at Daniels’ personal life and the people he trusts the most. One of the biggest talking points was his decision to have his mother, Regina Jackson, represent him instead of hiring a traditional sports agent.Daniels explained that Jackson first plays the role of a parent before taking care of his business interests. He said she became a certified NFLPA agent so she could better guide him through his professional career and financial decisions.“Role number one, she plays my mom. From there, she’s my business manager, and then also she is a certified NFL agent. I’ve seen her be a manager at a lot of different companies and manage money. So what better person to help you manage your money, and that’s somebody you can trust, than your mom.”The series also featured Daniels’ publicist, Denise White, who explained why Jackson decided to become certified.“For her, taking the agent’s test is because she wants to be knowledgeable and helping her son and guiding him through his NFL career. It’s important for her to have all that knowledge so she can give her son guidance, which will help him focus on the field, and she can help him focus off the field.”While Mahomes was not one of the quarterbacks followed throughout Season 3, his performance against Washington became one of its standout moments. At the same time, Daniels’ openness about both his admiration for Mahomes and the important role his mother plays offered fans a deeper understanding of the Commanders quarterback beyond the field.
