Washington Commanders Quarterback Jayden Daniels looks to continue building upon what is already one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history in the NFC Championship Game. He will be named the Rookie of the Year in a few weeks and has raised his level in the NFL Playoffs. Daniels has been the driving force behind Washington’s improbable run to the NFC Championship Game. With a win, he will break a tie he has with former Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for the most wins for a rookie QB with 15.
Daniels has four touchdowns and no interceptions in Washington’s playoff run. He has his sights set on history looking to be the first rookie quarterback to start a Super Bowl in league history. Daniels is the sixth rookie quarterback to advance to a championship game, but they all failed to advance. The only obstacle standing between Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders advancing to the Super Bowl is the Philadelphia Eagles. Will Daniels make history on Sunday afternoon?
Washington Commanders Playoff Summary
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Washington’s NFL Playoff run has included road wins against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Commanders offense has been the driving force behind this playoff run. They are third in yards per game and leading the postseason field in points per game.
Daniels will have the toughest task of the postseason on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia’s defense was one of the league’s best during the regular season, and have played just as well in the playoffs. It will be strength on strength for a spot in the Super Bowl up for grabs. The Washington Commanders quarterback was great against the Eagles the last time he faced them. He had a career-high five touchdowns against them in a home win on December 22. Daniels will need a repeat of that performance to leave Philadelphia with a win.
Final Thoughts
The Washington Commanders have undergone one of the greatest turnarounds in the National Football League. Head Coach Dan Quinn, Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, and Daniels have worked wonders for the franchise this season. Daniels will only grow his legend if he could be the first rookie quarterback to start a Super Bowl. He is playing the best of any quarterback in the postseason and will need to be at his best against a staunch Eagles defense.
