Commanders' Rookie Daniels Hits Deflected 52-Yard Hail Mary to Brown for 18-15 Win Over Bears

Oct 27, 2024, 11:43 PM

In a stunning finish, the Washington Commanders defeated the Chicago Bears 18-15 with a last-second Hail Mary touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to wide receiver Noah Brown. Daniels, who held onto the ball for an unprecedented 12.79 seconds before launching the deflected 52-yard pass, connected with Brown in the end zone as time expired. The play marked the first touchdown pass with a time to throw over 10 seconds in the Next Gen Stats era, which began in 2016. The Bears had a 96.4% win probability with 12 seconds left, but the miraculous play turned the tide. Commentator Jim Nantz called the moment, exclaiming, "The ball is caught! It's a miracle! It's Noah Brown!" The victory improved the Commanders' record to 6-2, their best start through eight games since 2008, and their first 4-0 home record in 20 seasons. The dramatic win left fans and analysts alike in awe, with many dubbing it the "Play of the Year."