The playoffs are upon us, and for the first time since 2020, the Washington Commanders are making an appearance. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels burst onto the scene this year with fireworks, taking the league by storm and making everyone wonder why Caleb Williams was such a big deal.
The way Daniels performed in 2024, the way he led the Commanders and carried the team on his back, is very reminiscent of how Baker Mayfield plays. He’s not as dynamic of a runner as Daniels, but he can move. Mayfield is also known to sling the ball down the field, which Daniels is also capable of. These commonalities are the reasons this quarterback matchup is ranked second by CBS Sports for Wild Card Weekend. An excerpt from the article:
This one has the potential for the most theatrics. Mayfield aired it out for a career-high 41 scores this year, fully becoming the face of the NFC South’s scrappiest contender. And he’s had to make constant plays through the air thanks to the sudden porousness of Todd Bowles’ defense. Daniels, meanwhile, is on track to claim Rookie of the Year honors as a dual-threat superstar. Can his magic translate to this stage?
The only matchup ranked higher than Mayfield and Daniels is the meeting between Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles and Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers.
The Commanders and Bucs kick off at 8:20 pm EDT from Raymond James Stadium on Sunday.