In this column we will take a look at Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders and Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions as they prepare to face each other.

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Jayden Daniels has had a spectacular rookie season in which he led the Washington Commanders to the franchise's first playoff appearance since 2020. Daniels came away with a win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round last week,

Leading the way for Washington is rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. In his first season, Daniels has thrown for 3,568 yards while also rushing for 891. A Heisman Trophy winner at LSU, Daniels is a dual-threat passer who has the ability to create big plays with his legs.

Jayden Daniels will start his second postseason game on Saturday night against the Lions, setting up a matchup between a former No. 1 and No. 2 overall pick.

Lions' quarterback Jared Goff can relate to Daniels as a high Draft pick, as Goff was picked first overall in 2016 while Daniels went second overall last year. While Goff was given time to acclimate as a rookie before taking over as the starter late in the year, Daniels has stepped right into the mix and started every game as a rookie.

The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders will face off in the NFL Playoffs, and Jared Goff knows he’ll be up against a tough opponent in Jayden Daniels.