Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels surpassed the Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck for the most offensive yards by a rookie, including playoffs, in NFL history during Saturday’s Divisional Round game against the Detroit Lions.

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.

Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels converted a CLUTCH fourth down that led to a Jeremy McNichols TD to help defeat the Detroit Lions and advance to the NFC Championship.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambles for 15 yards against the Detroit Lions. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 2-yard touchdown pass while being tackled to tight end Sam LaPorta who makes spectacular one-handed snag.

The Detroit Lions defense knows it will be a tough task defending Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels, who has reset a bunch of first-year records.

The rookie QB has made an impression on some of the team's most respected players of the past and restored hope to a starved franchise.

Daniels completed 22 of 31 passes for 299 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and added 51 rushing yards on 16 carries in the Commanders ' 45-31 divisional-round win over the Lions on Saturday night.

DETROIT — Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

The 45-31 victory for Washington not only sends them to their first NFC championship game since 1992, but also has rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels joining some rare company.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' mother, Regina Jackson, proudly reps her son against the Detroit Lions in the playoffs.