Washington Commanders Rookie Jayden Daniels He was cut and bloodied in the second quarter of their playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
Leaders A timeout was called with 11:16 remaining in the half. The NBC broadcast showed a cut below the quarterback's right eye. Blood streamed down his face as the team's medical staff tried to clean him up.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) faces Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zion McCollum during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Daniels came back for a third-and-3 and was able to find wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus for a first down. Three plays later, Daniels put Washington ahead with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Deami Brown. Washington led 7-3 with 9:26 remaining in the quarter.
He was treated on the sideline after landing the drive.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels passes in front of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
This was Daniels' first career playoff game, and he looked as great and prepared as he has all season.
Washington hasn't won a playoff game since the 2005 season. That game was also vs Pirates. Mark Brunell led Washington to a 17-10 win over Chris Simms and the Buccaneers. Clinton Portis had a rushing touchdown and the late Sean Taylor had a fumble return 51 yards for a touchdown.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambles during the second quarter of an NFC Wild Card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. (Photos by Nathan Ray Sibick-Imagine)
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It is the Commanders' first playoff appearance since 2020. They won the NFC East that season with a 7-9 record.
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