Rookie Jayden Daniels, Doink Field Goal Propel Commanders to First Playoff Win Since 2005

Jan 13, 2025, 04:06 AM

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card round. Daniels completed 24 of 35 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns, adding 36 rushing yards. He connected with Dyami Brown for his first career playoff touchdown and converted a crucial fourth-down to Zach Ertz. In the final moments, Zane Gonzalez kicked a 33-yard field goal that deflected off the upright but went in—a dramatic 'doink' that secured the win. This marks the Commanders' first playoff victory since 2005, and they advance to the NFC Divisional Round to face the Detroit Lions.