Jayden Daniels stays ready for the moment. As his Washington Commanders upset the Detroit Lions in the divisional round to advance to the NFC championship game, the rookie quarterback's unshakable confidence never left his side.
The Giants went 0-6 in the NFC East this season, and Schoen and Brian Daboll are 4-14-1 in division since they took over: 0-6 against the Dallas Cowboys, 1-6 against the Eagles and 3-2-1 against Washington, including 0-2 against Daniels.
The NFC Championship game is set to be one for the ages between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. The Eagles are seeking their second Super Bowl appearance in three years while the Commanders are in the conference title game for the first time since the 1991 season.
Washington followed its first playoff win since the 2005 season with a historic divisional upset against Detroit on the road.
Jayden Daniels has been compared to Patrick Mahomes ahead of the Commanders upcomingv NFC Championship Game clash.
NFL Network's Peter Schrager says that for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels "it's him versus the world" in his upcoming NFC Championship matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL legend Tom Brady compared Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to a young Tiger Woods after the rookie led his team to a win over the Detroit Lions.
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels wasn't supposed to be this good — at least not yet. He wasn't expected to have much success this season, and many felt that he would struggle to remain poised in the pocket,
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) intercepts a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. Credit: AP/Mike Mulholland
Tight end Zach Ertz has been at this stage before, so he knows better than most Washington Commanders what it takes to win the game on the biggest stage.
Sixteen years after Joe Flacco helped lead the Ravens to the AFC title game, Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels eyes a Super Bowl berth.