Offensive lineman Sam Cosmi will miss the NFC Championship, but the Washington Commanders still have rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. And while Daniels will be leaned on heavily, the Commanders X-factor versus the Eagles will be running back Austin Ekeler.

The Commanders stunned the Lions on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

Jayden Daniels is getting praised around the league after leading the Washington Commanders to the NFC championship game against the odds and expectations

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn gave his props to the Lions fans but still must deal with the bad injury news about Sam Cosmi. However, Jayden Daniels got a “ best rookie year ” label from Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is the talk of the NFL. The Commanders are one of four teams remaining in the playoffs and meet the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday with a chance to go to their first Super Bowl since 1991.

In the Washington Commanders' win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday, quarterback Jayden Daniels hit a pair of marks we haven't seen in nearly 10 years.