Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dots wide receiver Terry McLaurin for 12 yards on fourth down.

It must have something to do with the first name "Dan." Dan Campbell is known for taking risks with his Detroit Lions. In Sunday night's wild-card game, Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn kept taking chances and one finally paid off big time against

The Detroit Lions defense knows it will be a tough task defending Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels, who has reset a bunch of first-year records.

Terry McLaurin was Jayden Daniels' top target last week, just like he was for most of the season. Our NFL betting picks explain why "Scary Terry" is set up for success once more vs. the Lions on Saturday night.

That misunderstanding is how a player like McLaurin can fall through the cracks.

DETROIT — Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

Follow Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders live updates and score in the 2025 NFL playoffs divisional round game at Ford Field on Saturday night.

Washington opened the second stanza facing 2nd & 5 at their own 42-yard line, trailing by 4 points. Daniels hit Dyami Brown deep, inside the Lions 30-yard line on the first play of the quarter, and Dyami carries the ball inside the 20.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin splits two Detroit Lions defenders following a screen pass from Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and takes off for a 59-yard touchdown.

Jayden Daniels will need to be special for the Washington Commanders to beat the Detroit Lions. And there's a chance he can be in this game