Patrick Mahomes played Sunday’s AFC Championship with one healthy ankle, but it didn’t stop him from making the impressive throws he’s known for. Chase Daniel explains why a combination of good play design, perfect alignment and great execution by Mahomes led to a Marquez Valdes-Scantling touchdown that helped the Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals and […]
Chase Daniel
NFL Quarterback
Chase Daniel is an NFL quarterback who currently plays for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Daniel has been in the NFL since 2009, spending time in Washington, Kansas City, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Chicago and Detroit. He was a member of the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV Championship team.
Daniel’s biggest moment came on Thanksgiving Day in Week 12 of the 2018 season when he was named the starter for a matchup against the Detroit Lions. He completed 27-of-37 pass attempts for 230 yards passing and two passing touchdowns in a 23-16 victory.
Daniel got his start in the NFL when Washington signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2009, after an illustrious career at the University of Missouri.
Daniel is regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the school’s history, guiding the Tigers to within one win of a BCS National Championship appearance in the 2007 season.
Missouri reached No. 1 in the AP Poll for the first time since 1960 with Daniel at quarterback. Daniel threw for 4,306 yards passing and 33 touchdowns during that 2007 season and received an invite to New York City as a Heisman Trophy finalist.
Daniel was born and raised in Texas, attending Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas. He was initially a wide receiver but excelled as a quarterback in his junior and senior years throwing for 8,298 yards and 91 touchdowns.
Daniel and his wife have three children.
Now You Know: Dak Prescott Will Need to Be Escape Artist to Beat 49ers
Chase Daniel breaks down Dak Prescott’s pocket awareness and how it will play a factor in Sunday night’s Divisional matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
Even if Garoppolo Returns, Purdy Should Be 49ers’ Playoff Starter
Chase Daniel thinks Brock Purdy is ready for his first taste of the playoffs. If Purdy keeps playing how he has been during 5-0 run as San Francisco’s starting quarterback, he has earned the right to keep the 49ers starting job even if Jimmy Garoppolo is cleared to play.
Eagles Headline Top 3 Pass-Rush Defenses in Playoffs
Chase Daniel breaks down his top three pass-rush defenses in the playoffs. Headlining this list are the Philadelphia Eagles.
Inside Look at Chargers’ Playoff Preparation for Jaguars
Chargers quarterback Chase Daniel provides an insider’s look at his and the team’s preparations for their upcoming playoff game against the surging Jaguars at Jacksonville on Saturday night. The Super Wild Card weekend game is a rematch of a Week 3 meeting at Los Angeles, which the Jaguars won, 38-10.
Roquan Smith Deal Great for Ravens in More Ways Than One
Roquan Smith and the Ravens agreed to a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid off-ball linebacker in NFL history. Former teammate Chase Daniel says Smith is worth every dollar, and it also allows the franchise tag to be used on a current Ravens teammate.
Up for Debate: Can Cowboys Win in Playoffs with Dak Prescott?
Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to their 12th win on Thursday night. It was a lackluster performance that typified much of Prescott’s season —nearing 300 passing yards (282), with a high completion percentage (71%), and multiple touchdowns (2) and interceptions (2). In many ways, Prescott is living the life of his predecessor, Tony Romo, […]
Now You Know: Practice Makes Perfect on Prescott-Schultz Jump Ball Touchdown
Although Dak Prescott has thrown interceptions at a high rate this season, Prescott is also playing much better than he gets credit for. For proof, Chase Daniel breaks down Prescott’s fourth quarter touchdown pass to Dalton Schultz that helped secure a win for the Dallas Cowboys on in Week 17.
Chargers Not Looking Past Colts As Playoffs Approach
The Los Angeles Chargers, fighting to keep their spot in the AFC playoff race, are not looking past the Indianapolis Colts despite their record in recent weeks. Chargers QB Chase Daniel expects his team to be challenged.
Chargers’ Leadership Keeping Team Steady Ahead of Playoff Push
The Chargers have won two straight and have played themselves back into the playoff bracket, now sitting as the No. 6 seed. Chargers quarterback Chase Daniel credits the leadership on the team for keeping them steady and focused on the end goal.