Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambles for 15 yards against the Detroit Lions. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 2-yard touchdown pass while being tackled to tight end Sam LaPorta who makes spectacular one-handed snag.
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.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is facing a ruthless Detroit Lions defense in the Divisional Round.
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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.
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald recap the first five wild card matchups following the Commanders' wild walk-off win over the Buccaneers. They also discuss Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry's dominant performance over the Steelers and the Texans picking off Justin Herbert 4 times, along with the rest of the games.
Za'Darius Smith already sacked Jayden Daniels once this season, but the Lions DE knows he has his work cut out for him in Saturday's playoff game.