Detroit made a huge statement in Week 18 with their beatdown of the Minnesota Vikings, but the Commanders have something the Vikings don’t; a mobile quarterback in the form of Jayden Daniels. The Lions have struggled with stopping mobile quarterbacks this season. This could very well carry over into the postseason.

The NFL Wild Card playoffs are underway, and Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels took center stage on Sunday night. Washington faced the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay, and the game ended with Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard field goal that bounced off the upright and in.

Jayden Daniels is entering the biggest game of his young professional career so far on Saturday, when his Washington Commanders visit the dominant top-seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round.

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

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates with running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) after Gibbs scored a touchdown during the first half as the Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. Jake May | [email protected]

Jayden Daniels has as many playoff wins as Kirk Cousins. Kirk Cousins is a 13 year NFL veteran who has made nearly $300 million in his career. Jayden Daniels is not yet finished with his rookie season.

The Detroit Lions defense knows it will be a tough task defending Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels, who has reset a bunch of first-year records.

Jayden Daniels added another chapter to his sterling rookie season as the QB propelled the Commanders to a last-minute win over the Bucs.

The Lions’ defense struggled at times down the stretch due to injuries to Anzalone and a host of other starters, including Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, Malcolm Rodriguez and Derrick Barnes. But shined in its finale and Anzalone’s return, holding a 14-win Vikings team out of the end zone.

The top-seeded Detroit Lions​ host the Washington Commanders at Ford Field with a trip to the NFC Championship on the line.

Detroit will be the final playoff team to begin its playoff journey this season when the Lions play host to the Washington Commanders in the second NFL game on Saturday

The NFL Divisional round playoffs continue with the Washington Commanders at the Detroit Lions Saturday evening.