If the Commanders’ rookie quarterback seems especially poised, that’s by design. His father drilled it into him at an early age.

The rapport between Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and sixth-year wide receiver Terry McLaurin has blossomed throughout the season.

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Washington trailed 9-3 ahead of their first drive of the second half, so they are saving Daniels for the playoffs

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that he's "not concerned" about the leg soreness that forced Daniels out of Sunday's 23-19 win over the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

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The Washington Commanders continued their breakout season with another wild finish, beating the Dallas Cowboys with a touchdown in the final seconds to finish the year 12-5 and earn the No. 6 seed in the NFC.

Za'Darius Smith already sacked Jayden Daniels once this season, but the Lions DE knows he has his work cut out for him in Saturday's playoff game.