Former LSU quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels is moving on in the NFL Playoffs. Daniels led the Washington Commanders in an upset win over the Detroit Lions. The sixth seeded Commanders notched a 45-31 victory in a game that they were double-digit underdogs.

Old Jayden Daniels tweet resurfaces after rookie quarterback leads Commanders to upset win over Lions in 2025 NFL playoffs

His name is Jayden Daniels: the new owner of the greatest rookie quarterback season in NFL history. There’s no other conclusion after watching Daniels sparkle like the North Star in a 45-31 upset win over the juggernaut Detroit Lions on Saturday night.

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Following the win for the Commanders, Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews took to social media to share her one-on-one interview with Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. "A star is born," Andrews captioned the post.

Jackson had the perfect song choice to celebrate her son's performance in the Commanders' massive victory. Daniels went up against MVP contender Jared Goff (23 of 40 passes for 313 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions), but it was Daniels who came out on top of the QB battle to "shock the world" and "put the odds to rest."

Jalen Carter's sack of Matthew Stafford on Sunday reminded fans of the way he sacked Jayden Daniels in their college days.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio knows that his team has a challenge on their hands in Jayden Daniels.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a specific mindset that allows him to thrive under pressure.

Jayden Daniels thrived where few other rookie QBs do in the NFL playoffs, leading the Commanders to a last-minute win over the Buccaneers.

Philadelphia players were careful not to provide any extra motivation to the rookie quarterback, who has posed a big challenge in two games already this season.