Washington is in the NFC championship game for the first time since 1991 thanks to Jayden Daniels. Here's how his season compares to other rookie QBs.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the 2024 Pro Football Writers of America Rookie of the Year, the organization announced Tuesday.

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Old Jayden Daniels tweet resurfaces after rookie quarterback leads Commanders to upset win over Lions in 2025 NFL playoffs

His name is Jayden Daniels: the new owner of the greatest rookie quarterback season in NFL history. There’s no other conclusion after watching Daniels sparkle like the North Star in a 45-31 upset win over the juggernaut Detroit Lions on Saturday night.

Jackson had the perfect song choice to celebrate her son's performance in the Commanders' massive victory. Daniels went up against MVP contender Jared Goff (23 of 40 passes for 313 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions), but it was Daniels who came out on top of the QB battle to "shock the world" and "put the odds to rest."

Following the win for the Commanders, Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews took to social media to share her one-on-one interview with Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. "A star is born," Andrews captioned the post.

Philadelphia players were careful not to provide any extra motivation to the rookie quarterback, who has posed a big challenge in two games already this season.

Former LSU quarterback and Heisman Trophy winning quarterback[autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] put the NFL world on notice. In the NFL Playoffs divisional round on Saturday, the rookie gunslinger

Jalen Carter's sack of Matthew Stafford on Sunday reminded fans of the way he sacked Jayden Daniels in their college days.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio knows that his team has a challenge on their hands in Jayden Daniels.