Blough started five games for the Lions from 2019 to 2021 and then was on their practice squad last season before transitioning to coaching.

Jayden Daniels is entering the biggest game of his young professional career so far on Saturday, when his Washington Commanders visit the dominant top-seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round.

Jayden Daniels has as many playoff wins as Kirk Cousins. Kirk Cousins is a 13 year NFL veteran who has made nearly $300 million in his career. Jayden Daniels is not yet finished with his rookie season.

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.

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Jayden Daniels added another chapter to his sterling rookie season as the QB propelled the Commanders to a last-minute win over the Bucs.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates with running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) after Gibbs scored a touchdown during the first half as the Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. Jake May | [email protected]

The Lions’ defense struggled at times down the stretch due to injuries to Anzalone and a host of other starters, including Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, Malcolm Rodriguez and Derrick Barnes. But shined in its finale and Anzalone’s return, holding a 14-win Vikings team out of the end zone.

That incredible stat caught the attention of Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy, who snapped a photo of the TV and posted it on his Instagram Story with a message for Daniels. "Proud of you brudda!" McCarthy wrote. The post came hours before McCarthy’s Wild Card playoff game on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams.

Jayden Daniels wore a bandage over the face gash he earned during a wild card win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but plans to "keep fighting" for the Washington Commanders, who snapped a 19-year playoff win drought.

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.