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Daniels reflects on replacing Burrow at LSU ahead of MNF matchup

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ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels felt the pressure when he arrived at LSU. Two years earlier, quarterback Joe Burrow led the Tigers to a National Championship, won the Heisman Trophy and became the top pick in the draft.

And two years later Daniels exited in almost similar fashion: winning the Heisman and becoming the No. 2 pick in the draft. They face one another for the first time in the NFL on Monday night when Washington (1-1) plays at Cincinnati (0-2).

But, Daniels said, it wasn't easy following Burrow.