To upset the No. 1 seeded Detroit Lions on the road, the Washington Commanders knew they’d probably have to be perfect. They knew they’d have to pull out every trick from their bag to steal points, possessions, and generally keep the Lions on their toes.

The Washington Commanders QB had a hilarious and relatable response to one of the strangest officiating moments of the season.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn would get something close to vindication several drives later when he dialed up a brazen passing play on a fourth-down from the Lions’ nine-yard line.

"Washington has been advised that at some point the referee can award a score if this type of behavior happens again." The phrase had Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels—and many others in Philadelphia that day—confused as well.

The Commanders took a major gamble with Jayden Daniels in the lineup on fourth down. But Marcus Mariota ended up getting criticized.

Well, it’s January of 2025. Daniels just led the Commanders to a huge upset win over the Detroit Lions. He just, as my colleague Robert Zeglinski wrote, cemented the greatest rookie QB season in NFL history.

Mariota completed 34 of 44 passes for 364 yards and four touchdowns during the 2024 regular season, then took two rush attempts for one yard in two playoff games. Mariota never made a start but got the majority of playing time in two regular-season games and led the Commanders to victory both times.

Johnson, who was fired after one season as Eagles offensive coordinator, has played a significant role in helping prepare Jayden Daniels to succeed as a rookie quarterback.

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota attempts to flip the ball the fellow quarterback Jayden Daniels, but is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad prior to getting the pass off.

The Washington Commanders have three quarterbacks ready to go for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Patriots hit the quarterback jackpot last spring when they chose Drake Maye with the third overall pick, and the North Carolina product subsequently put together a strong rookie campaign with a bad cast of "talent" around him.

Washington’s foundation is now set, but there is plenty of roster construction remaining for General Manager Adam Peters.