The Commanders clinched a spot in the NFC Championship Game with a thrilling 45-31 victory over the Lions, showcasing rookie QB Jayden Daniels’ talent
Washington: Wow, what a game! The Commanders really pulled off a stunning win against the Lions, 45-31. Jayden Daniels, the rookie quarterback, is on fire!
He’s now the sixth rookie to start in a conference championship game. Can you believe it? The Commanders haven’t been in an NFC title game since January 1992, so this is huge for them.
They really showed up after a series of nail-biting wins. This time, they made their own luck and took every chance they got. Daniels was impressive, completing 22 of 31 passes for 299 yards and throwing two touchdowns.
The second quarter was wild! The Lions were ahead 7-3, but then the Commanders scored three touchdowns and even had a pick-six. They ended the half leading 31-21, which is the most points scored in a second quarter in NFL history!
Brian Robinson had two rushing touchdowns, and Terry McLaurin made a big play with a long touchdown. But it all comes back to Daniels. He’s exceeded everyone’s expectations this season, and it’s exciting to think about how far he can go.
Even though no rookie quarterback has won a conference title game yet, betting against Daniels feels like a bad idea right now. The Lions tried to make a comeback in the third quarter, but the Commanders answered back with a long touchdown drive.
Things got tricky for the Lions when they attempted a reverse play that ended up in an interception. That was just one of five turnovers for them, which really hurt their chances. It’s a tough pill to swallow for a team that had such a strong regular season.
On the flip side, the Commanders are feeling great after a rough few years. With new ownership and coaching, they’re ready to take on anyone. The Eagles or Rams better watch out because the Commanders are coming for them!