For the first time since the 2005 NFL season, commander of washington Won a playoff game.
Jaden Daniels and the Commanders' offense drove deep into field goal range in a late Sunday night game against the Reds on the road. tampa bay buccaneerskicker Zane Gonzalez attempted a 37-yard field goal, passing the Commanders into the divisional round.
On the snap before the attempt, Daniels took a knee along the left hash mark, which turned out to be an accident. Gonzalez's kick curved into the right hash mark and hit the goal post, setting up the winning field goal.
The win not only ended Washington's long playoff win drought, but Daniels also became the first rookie quarterback since Russell Wilson to win a playoff game on the road. The rookie quarterback played a key role all night and as a driving force to win the game. Daniels connected with wide receiver Dyami Brown, who had a big game for the coaches, on an early third-down play to expand the possession.
Daniels also picked up this crucial first down with his feet, making a stiff defensive tackle on Kariyah Kanshi behind the line of scrimmage, then diving for the first down.
These plays set the stage for Gonzalez and Washington's historic accomplishments.
Commanders will undertake detroit lions in the divisional round.