Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels surpassed the Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck for the most offensive yards by a rookie, including playoffs, in NFL history during Saturday’s Divisional Round game against the Detroit Lions.
To upset the No. 1 seeded Detroit Lions on the road, the Washington Commanders knew they’d probably have to be perfect. They knew they’d have to pull out every trick from their bag to steal points, possessions, and generally keep the Lions on their toes.
On Saturday night, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will lead his Washington Commanders in a Divisional Round matchup against the Detroit Lions. It's a tough task, though, as Washington currently sits as an 8.5-point underdog but has been red hot, currently on a six-game winning streak.
Jayden Daniels' clutch performance in his NFL playoff debut with the Commanders received praise from the Warriors' Draymond Green.
The Washington Commanders are big underdogs against the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, but that doesn't mean an upset can't happen.
Jayden Daniels will need to be special for the Washington Commanders to beat the Detroit Lions. And there's a chance he can be in this game
Detroit is looking for a second-straight NFC Championship game appearance, while Washington is looking for a first trip since the 1991 season.
Daniels connected with wide receiver Terry McLaurin for a 58-yard touchdown and in the ensuing possession, Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw an interception to Commanders defender Quan Martin, who returned it the other way 40 yards for a touchdown.
The Washington Commanders will face the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs at Ford Field on Saturday, January 18th. WATCH: Commanders vs
Quarterback Jared Goff tried to hit wide receiver Jameson Williams on a post in the end zone, but Commanders defensive back Mike Sainristil undercut the throw for an interception. That ensured the Commanders would go into the break with a 31-21 lead in Detroit.
Looking in at the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions at halftime of the Divisional Round in the 2024 NFL Playoffs.