Recording what will be by far the biggest upset of the weekend, the Washington Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions on Saturday night, eliminating the NFC’s one-seed from the NFL playoffs.
Washington’s 45-31 victory not only sends them to their first NFC championship game since 1992, but also allows rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to join rare company.
Daniels, the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, will become just the sixth rookie quarterback in NFL history to appear in a conference championship game. Here’s a look at the full list:
The 24-year-old shined Saturday in Detroit, completing 22 of 31 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 52 yards on 15 carries while leading the Commanders’ offense to 38 points.
Not bad for a beginner.
Now engaged in the NFC championship game, Washington will face the winner of Sunday’s game in Philadelphia between the Eagles and Rams in Philadelphia. As the sixth seed, the Commanders will still be on the road, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EST next Sunday.
A victory would send Washington to its first Super Bowl in over 30 years, with Daniels becoming the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to start a Super Bowl.
Awesome story all around.
By Oliver Salt Posted: 10:23 HAE, March 9, 2025 | Update: 10:33 HAE, March 9,…
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