The Commanders ran a perplexing Marcus Mariota 4th down play instead of giving Jayden Daniels the ball
And what was Washington’s plan instead? To motion backup quarterback Marcus Mariota under center before he took the snap, panicked, took a sack, and didn’t make any decision with the ball. What an awful play call at that moment:
What makes Jayden Daniels so dangerous? Let’s go deep.
Everything special about Jayden Daniels manifested for the first time in the NFL over 5.3 seconds on the night of Sept. 23. It was his third game; he was on the road against a supposed heavyweight; he was dueling a superstar whose heavy shadow he had not been able to escape for the previous two years.
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Daniels' 42-yard connection with Dyami Brown gets Commanders into red zone
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels locates wide receiver Dyami Brown on a deep corner-route that results in a 42-yard gain against the Detroit Lions.
Jared Goff vs. Jayden Daniels in NFL Playoffs: Lions vs. Commanders Preview
Detroit Lions have 'hands full' with QB Jayden Daniels. Just ask guys who faced him at LSU
Commanders' Jayden Daniels earns praise from Lions' Jared Goff: 'It doesn't look like he is a rookie'
Commanders' Jayden Daniels vs. Texans' C.J. Stroud: Who had the better rookie season?
Some say that Jayden Daniels has had the best rookie QB season ever. But is he actually topping what C.J. Stroud did last year? We break it down.
In Jayden Daniels, Washington’s Super Bowl-winning QBs see one of their own
The rookie QB has made an impression on some of the team's most respected players of the past and restored hope to a starved franchise.
David Blough, an ex-Lions backup QB, now has the ear of Jayden Daniels
Blough started five games for the Lions from 2019 to 2021 and then was on their practice squad last season before transitioning to coaching.
Aaron Glenn: Jayden Daniels is having fun, that’s a reason he’s successful
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn isn't only watching all-22 film to prepare for Saturday's playoff game against Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Why Stephen A. has more faith in Jayden Daniels than in Jared Goff
Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Clark discuss who they have more faith in to perform between Jayden Daniels and Jared Goff.
Lions Commanders predictions and picks: How do they deal with Jayden Daniels?
Four Free Press sports writers have some thoughts on the Detroit Lions' NFL playoffs 2025 opener vs the Washington Commanders.
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Live updates: Lions open playoffs with visit from Washington
The Lions open the playoffs with a Saturday night divisional matchup against the Washington Commanders. The No. 1 seed in the NFC after a 15-2 regular season, the Lions are coming off of a bye that helped them get healthier – in particular get running back David Montgomery back healthy.
Kirk Cousins Praises Jayden Daniels As a ‘Potentially Generational Quarterback’
Daniels has earned high praise from commentators across the league, and on Saturday, former Washington quarterback and current Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins added his own perspective on the breakout year. Appearing as a guest on ESPN’s NFL Countdown, Cousins was asked for his perspective on Saturday night’s game between the Commanders and Lions.