Aiyuk enjoys watching ex-ASU teammate Daniels’ film vs. Cardinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
As his current quarterback prepares to face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5 at Levi’s Stadium, Brandon Aiyuk has enjoyed watching his former quarterback carve up his team’s next opponent on film.
In preparation for their NFC West clash with Arizona, Aiyuk and San Francisco are studying film of the Cardinals’ Week 4 matchup against the Washington Commanders, who are quarterbacked by rookie signal-caller Jayden Daniels, who was Aiyuk’s quarterback in 2019 at Arizona State University.
In speaking to reporters on Wednesday in the 49ers’ locker room, Aiyuk was asked what he thought of his former quarterback and close friend’s performance against the same Cardinals defense he and San Francisco’s offense will see on Sunday.
“He’s balling. We’ve been watching that tape against Arizona so far a couple times already today so I’m sure we’ll see it all week,” Aiyuk said. “But excited to see him on tape playing good football.”
In Washington’s commanding 42-14 win over Arizona, Daniels completed 26 of 30 pass attempts (86 percent) for 233 passing yards, one passing touchdown and one interception while carrying the ball eight times for 47 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.
In four starts this season, Daniels has completed 87 of his 106 pass attempts (82 percent) for 897 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and one interception with 46 rushing attempts for 218 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.
Aiyuk and Daniels have remained close friends over the years, and Aiyuk even welcomed the idea of a reunion with his college quarterback on the Commanders had his 49ers contract talks fell through this offseason.
The 49ers ultimately got a deal with Aiyuk done and now the star receiver will have to settle for watching his former quarterback from afar.
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