Returning to work Monday and meeting with the media, Campbell gave his thoughts about the Commanders and the various weapons Detroit is now preparing for. One player who sticks out is Jayden Daniels, the rookie quarterback who has been a threat and game-winner all year long.
The Detroit Lions got a big surprise this past weekend as the Washington Commanders knocked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This set the stage for a Saturday
Ahead of a crucial matchup between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders in the NFL Playoffs, HC Dan Campbell is well aware of the immense talent possessed by QB Jayden Daniels.
The Washington Commanders head into Saturday's game against the Lions with a key player who could be reason they pull the shocking upset
"We're in the middle of the (playoff) circus right now, and it's time for us to perform," Lions Coach Dan Campbell said. "That's how I look at it."
The Commanders’ willingness to gamble on fourth down stems in large part from its rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, the 6-foot-4, 210-pound LSU product. In short-yardage situations, Washington can often get Daniels out of the pocket with the option to either throw or pass.
Jayden Daniels has as many playoff wins as Kirk Cousins. Kirk Cousins is a 13 year NFL veteran who has made nearly $300 million in his career. Jayden Daniels is not yet finished with his rookie season.
Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit. Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions,
Washington won the turnover battle 5-0 to dump the NFC’s top seed out of the playoffs and advance to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1992
The Detroit Lions' 2024 season ended heartbreakingly on Saturday at Ford Field when they lost 45-31 to the Washington Commanders. It was the greatest season in franchise history, with the Lions finishing 15-2,
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell takes full responsibility for his team's loss on Saturday vs the Commanders.