Jayden Daniels gave Washington Commanders fans a scare on one play during the team's preseason game on Monday night, and the star quarterback had a very simple explanation for the decision.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not attempt a pass against the Bengals, but did score on a 14-yard touchdown run.

Jayden Daniels only played one series in the Commanders' preseason game against the Bengals Monday but he still made an impression.

In the only passing play on the four-play, 74-yard drive, the Commanders quarterback scrambled for a 14-yard touchdown. It was enough for coach Dan Quinn, who likely held his breath as Bengals safety Jordan Battle briefly looked like he was going to have a chance for a hard hit on Daniels.

Daniels danced out of the pocket and scrambled for a 14-yard touchdown to cap his preseason performance against the Bengals after just four plays.

In the Commanders' second preseason game, we also learned the safety corps is deep and John Bates is a blocking weapon.

The Commanders' first-string offense played one series, starting with a Samuel run and ending with a Daniels rushing touchdown.