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.
When opposing defenders hit rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels so hard that they make him leave his feet, or knock his helmet off, or roll up on his legs, he can’t help but flash a million-dollar smile.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn would get something close to vindication several drives later when he dialed up a brazen passing play on a fourth-down from the Lions’ nine-yard line.
The Commanders took a major gamble with Jayden Daniels in the lineup on fourth down. But Marcus Mariota ended up getting criticized.
After defeating the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night, the Washington Commanders have advanced to the NFC Championship Game with a Super Bowl appearance at
Well, it’s January of 2025. Daniels just led the Commanders to a huge upset win over the Detroit Lions. He just, as my colleague Robert Zeglinski wrote, cemented the greatest rookie QB season in NFL history.
Sporting News on MSN4d
Lions vs. Commanders final score, results: Jayden Daniels leads upset in Detroit to head to NFC championship gameJayden Daniels was nearly flawless on Saturday night, leading the Commanders to an easy upset of the heavily favored Lions.
Hosted on MSN5d
Cowboys expected to steal one of the most important players for Jayden Daniels from rival CommandersThe Dallas Cowboys are looking to their division rival to take away one of the biggest pieces to Washington's young QB's success
KHON Honolulu on MSN6d
Mariota’s presence provides confidence for CommandersThe NFL playoffs continue this weekend with the divisional round, where Hawai‘i’s own Marcus Mariota will serve as the backup quarterback for the Washington Commanders as they take on the
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota attempts to flip the ball the fellow quarterback Jayden Daniels, but is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad prior to getting the pass off.
Queen’s Medical Center nurses are headed to work this morning with a new three-year contract. Queen’s Medical Center nurses are headed to work this morning with a new three-year contract. Queen’s Medical Center nurses are headed to work this morning with a new three-year contract.
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback