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Jayden Daniels carried the Washington Commanders into the playoffs with a thrilling comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons. Daniels finished the game with 24-of-36 passing for 227 yards and three touchdowns, as well as 16 carries for a season-high 127 yards. He became the fourth rookie quarterback with 30-plus total touchdowns, joining Justin Herbert, Cam Newton, and Russell Wilson.
Bijan Robinson, the Falcons’ 2023 first-round running back, was shut down in the second half, managing just 36 yards on six carries after rushing for 82 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. The Commanders’ defense, led by Bobby Wagner, made the necessary adjustments to stop Robinson’s momentum.
Olamide Zaccheaus had a standout performance, posting eight catches for 85 yards and a touchdown, and has been a key contributor since Noah Brown’s injury. His performance earned recognition, as he emerged as Jayden Daniels’ top target and helped the Commanders’ success this season.
Next Gen Stats revealed that Jayden Daniels rushed for 127 yards, resulting in the most rushing yards and the third-most rushing yards over expected by any quarterback in a game this season.
The game was the third between rookie quarterbacks on teams with a winning record entering the game since 1950, and the Commanders’ win marked Daniels’ second straight victory. The team is officially back in the postseason, marking their sixth playoff berth this century.