The Commanders may have ruined the Falcons hopes of returning to the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Lions still top the NFC playoff picture.

Washington’s fourth-ranked pass defense will present a stiff test for Penix, who passed for 202 yards and no TDs against the lowly Giants last week. Meanwhile, Daniels is coming off a stellar performance in a rousing three-point win over Philadelphia, passing for five TDs. He also ranks second among NFL QBs in rushing yards with 737.

Also, the Falcons defense allowing the Commanders to convert a fourth-and-5 on their own 39 late in the third quarter was a huge turning point in the third quarter. Down 17-14, Daniels hit running back Jeremy McNichols for the conversion that then led to the go-ahead touchdown.

It was all worth it after carrying the Washington Commanders into the playoffs. Daniels connected with Zach Ertz in overtime for his third touchdown pass of the game to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime Sunday night in a back-and-forth prime-time showdown between highly drafted rookie quarterbacks.

Jayden Daniels rifled a spiral between two defenders, hitting a diving Zach Ertz in the hands for a game-winning score against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime, clinching a playoff berth for the Washington Commanders.

Jayden Daniels is the captain of the Cardiac Commanders. The rookie quarterback put the Washington Commnaders in the playoffs on Sunday with a touchdown pass to Zach Ertz in overtime. The throw from the rookie to the vetertain tight end gave Washington its 11th victory,