The Washington Commanders are in the playoffs in their first season with general manager Adam Peters, coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels.

It was just after midnight when Jayden Daniels walked into the Washington Commanders locker room. He looked exhausted. He had dropped back 48 times, a career high, and he’d taken several wince-worthy hits.

Jayden Daniels is running all over opponents and away with the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. His legs are arguably as big a reason the Washington Commanders are heading to the playoffs as his right,

The Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in OT, led by Jayden Daniels’ 3 TDs. Colin Cowherd discusses the future of Daniels and the Commanders, and why it looks bright.

It was all worth it after carrying the Washington Commanders into the playoffs. Daniels connected with Zach Ertz in overtime for his third touchdown pass of the game to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime Sunday night in a back-and-forth prime-time showdown between highly drafted rookie quarterbacks.

Jayden Daniels rifled a spiral between two defenders, hitting a diving Zach Ertz in the hands for a game-winning score against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime, clinching a playoff berth for the Washington Commanders.

For the rest of his NFL career, Jayden Daniels may never produce another play more memorable than the Hail Mary touchdown he threw in October to win only his eighth career game.