7.3 C
New York
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
pCloud Premium

Jayden Daniels’ latest comeback heroics earn Commanders playoff berth



241230 jayden daniels cc 1212a 15ab36

For the rest of his NFL career, Jayden Daniels may never produce another play more memorable than the Hail Mary touchdown he threw in October to win only his eighth career game.

But that stunning, game-winning score to beat the Chicago Bears wasn’t the last clutch performance of Daniels’ rookie season. Because of his knack for late-game heroics, the Washington Commanders are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

One week after leading a 10-point, second-half comeback to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, Daniels led the Commanders on Sunday to yet another victory, this time against the Atlanta Falcons.

The victory came after the Falcons — led by their own rookie quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. — were ahead by 10 in the second quarter, and missed on a potential game-winning field goal at the end of regulation.

Daniels threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz in overtime to win 30-24 and clinch the wild card playoff berth.

Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner as college football’s most outstanding player, was the second overall pick in last spring’s NFL draft. He arrived in Washington under significant expectations as the face of a franchise undergoing a reset, with a new owner hiring a new head coach.

He has not only proven to be good at pumping up his statistics — on Sunday, he set a new record for rushing yards by a rookie quarterback, breaking Robert Griffin III’s old mark of 815 — but being good when it matters most with a consistency that is rare, according to NFL research.

Chants of “MVP” were heard in Washington’s stadium during overtime Sunday — and that was before Daniels found Ertz for the game-winning, playoff-clinching score.

Washington is now 11-5 with one game remaining but its playoff berth guaranteed, making it unclear whether Daniels will play in the regular-season finale or rest.

He is currently Washington’s season leader in both passing and rushing yards. Should he finish as the leader in both categories, it would be the first time since 1935 — when the team played in Boston in only its fourth year of existence — that the franchise’s quarterback has also been its top rusher.



Source link

Odisha Expo
Odisha Expohttps://www.odishaexpo.com
Odisha Expo is one of the Largest News Aggregator of Odisha, Stay Updated about the latest news with Odisha Expo from around the world. Stay hooked for more updates.

Related Articles

Stay Connected

0FansLike
0FollowersFollow
0SubscribersSubscribe
Best Lifetime Deals on SaaSspot_img

Latest Articles

Nottingham Forest: ‘A special player’ – resurgent Anthony Elanga leads Forest’s Champions League push

0
Anthony Elanga had left Manchester United in the past. On Tuesday, they trailed in his wake.Alejandro Garnacho and Patrick Dorgu could not keep...

Trump White House brushes off Wisconsin loss amid warning signs around Elon Musk’s role

0
As Democrats celebrate a battleground-state win in the most expensive judicial campaign in U.S. history, President Donald Trump and the GOP are confronting...

Robert Lewandowski Shines as Barcelona Extends Streak

0
Robert Lewandowski brilliance continued as he scored twice in Barcelona 4-1 win over Girona, taking his La Liga tally to 25 goals (38...

Susan Crawford defeats Brad Schimel, defying Elon Musk

0
Susan Crawford has won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, NBC News projects, allowing liberals to maintain their narrow majority on the...

Football Black List: Raheem Sterling and Lauren James recognised

0
Arsenal's Raheem Sterling and Chelsea's Lauren James have been named on a five-player list recognising the most influential black people in British football.Aston...