In a thrilling playoff game, Jayden Daniels guided the Commanders to a 23-20 win against the Buccaneers, marking their first playoff victory in nearly 7,000 days
Daniels played tough, even with a bandage under his eye after taking a hit. He’s now the third rookie quarterback in three years to win a playoff game. The Commanders, with a solid 13-5 record, are heading to face the top-seeded Detroit Lions next.
The Buccaneers had their chances, but Baker Mayfield couldn’t capitalize. He fumbled the ball in the fourth quarter, which really hurt their momentum. They tied the game with a field goal, but Daniels was cool under pressure, leading his team down the field for the win.
Daniels threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns, joining the ranks of rookie QBs like C.J. Stroud and Brock Purdy who’ve won playoff games recently. It’s been a long time since Washington celebrated a postseason victory, the last one being back in 2006 against the same Buccaneers.
The game had its ups and downs. The Bucs started strong, but Daniels and the Commanders fought back. After a shaky start, he connected with Terry McLaurin for a touchdown that put them ahead. The Bucs tied it up again, but they never got the ball back after that.
With less than a minute left, Daniels made a smart scramble to keep the drive alive, setting up Gonzalez for the winning kick. It was a nail-biter for sure! The Commanders are now looking forward to their next challenge against the Lions, and fans are buzzing with excitement.
