Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions, dazzling performances that helped Washington beat Detroit 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the franchise’s third Super Bowl 33 years ago.

A prime example of this, witnessed firsthand by Hernandez, was at the end of last week’s game against the Detroit Lions. At the top of a very steep ramp leading to the Commanders’ locker room–after playing one hell of a Divisional Round Playoff game–Daniels stood and waited for his teammates. And not just any teammates.