The Washington Commanders shocked the nation with a victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night, punching their ticket to Lincoln Financial Field for an NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Shortly after Jayden Daniels guided his Washington Commanders to an impressive 45-31 divisional-round playoff win at the top-seeded Detroit Lions this past weekend, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn made it clear he's never seen a rookie quarterback perform as Daniels has since Week 1 of the campaign.
The mind of Eagles DC Fangio is where the defensive magic lives - ESPN Push Fangio has. He successfully lobbied coach Nick Sirianni to increase the number and length of practices. The sessions were described by one defensive player as “a lot more excruciating” compared to seasons past.
The Detroit Lions will be looking for new offensive and defensive coordinators in 2025, as Ben Johnson accepted a head coaching job with the Chicago Bears, and most recently, it’s been announced that Aaron Glenn has accepted a head coaching position with the New York Jets.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio views Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as the best rookie ever to play the position.
Daniels overcame several turnovers in that Week 16 matchup, throwing five touchdowns and bringing the Commanders back from a 14-point deficit with only six seconds remaining in the game. The Commanders’ offense has been soaring since that game. After seeing Daniels twice, how will Fangio choose to defend against Washington’s attack?
After an impressive 2024 campaign, four Detroit Lions are up for major awards. Included in that four is quarterback Jared Goff, who is a finalist for the Most Valuable Player award.
New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been named a finalist for AP Assistant Coach of the Year following his 2024 season as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke on a ton of topics as the Eagles prepare for the NFC Championship Game.
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff is a finalist for MVP, while Dan Campbell, Aaron Glenn, and Ben Johnson are also up for NFL Honors awards.
Does anyone else find it somewhat quizzical that the biggest obstacle standing between the Eagles and the Super Bowl is a Washington quarterback? A rookie quarterback, no less. Jayden Daniels is the Commies’ #1 threat in the NFC Championship Game,
The NFL Wild-Card weekend saw the Texans, Ravens, Eagles, and Washington Commanders advancing, with significant performances from key players. The Commanders face a tough challenge against the Lions next.