Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders’ rookie quarterback, showcased more than just his impressive skills on the field during Saturday night’s playoff showdown against the Detroit Lions. In a heartfelt moment that transcended the game, Daniels joined Terrion Arnold to pray over the injured Lions cornerback, Amik Robertson..

Arnold later reflected on the experience, saying, “When I was praying, Jayden came right there, and we prayed over him together. It’s one of those things where it’s bigger than football.”

But the game wasn’t solely about somber moments—it had its share of light-heartedness too. After the final whistle, Daniels swapped jerseys with Arnold and left a cheeky note on it: “Cancun on 3!

1,2,3.” This playful gesture added a bit of humor to the intense atmosphere of a playoff game.

On the field, Arnold contributed six tackles for the Lions, but it was Daniels who stole the spotlight. The No. 2 draft pick threw for 299 yards, completing 22 out of 31 passes with two touchdowns, and also rushed 15 times for 52 yards. His stellar performance was instrumental in vaulting the Commanders past the top-seeded Lions into the NFC Championship Game.

With their latest victory, the Commanders have returned to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since clinching their third Super Bowl nearly 33 years ago. Their next challenge comes in the form of a showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.

This clash is not just a battle for NFC supremacy but a chance for Daniels to etch his name in the history books. If Washington emerges victorious, Daniels could become the first rookie quarterback ever to start a Super Bowl, marking a thrilling milestone in his already remarkable rookie season.