If the Commanders’ rookie quarterback seems especially poised, that’s by design. His father drilled it into him at an early age.

The Washington Commanders are going to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since Jan. 12, 1992. They stunned the No.1 seed Detroit Lions, 45-31, at Ford Field on Saturday. The last time Washington was in the NFC Championship Game it defeated the Lions, 41-10, before winning the Super Bowl.\

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn says he is “not concerned” about Jayden Daniels' leg soreness that led him to take the rookie quarterback out of the regular-season finale at Dallas.

Washington trailed 9-3 ahead of their first drive of the second half, so they are saving Daniels for the playoffs

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that he's "not concerned" about the leg soreness that forced Daniels out of Sunday's 23-19 win over the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Jayden Daniels wore a bandage over the face gash he earned during a wild card win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but plans to "keep fighting" for the Washington Commanders, who snapped a 19-year playoff win drought.

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The Dallas Cowboys are heading into 2025 in a strange place. Jerry Jones and company opted to move on from Mike McCarthy despite him leading the Cowboys to three-straight 12-win seasons and somehow finding a way to finish just below .

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons is a big fan of Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. While Parsons would probably prefer Daniels play in another division, he respects Daniels and already believes he's a superstar.

DETROIT — Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

The rapport between Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and sixth-year wide receiver Terry McLaurin has blossomed throughout the season.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels praises the Washington Commanders' wide receivers for their selflessness and contributions to this team.