Steps away from his locker stall, 357 days later, new coach Dan Quinn called over new general manager Adam Peters to celebrate the Commanders completing an improbable turnaround. Peters held a game ball from Washington's 30-24 overtime victory in his hand and addressed controlling owner Josh Harris.

The Commanders (11-5) beat the Atlanta Falcons (8-8) in an overtime thriller on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 17. After the Falcons tied the contest late, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels threw the game-winning pass once again, this time in OT.

It was just after midnight when Jayden Daniels walked into the Washington Commanders locker room. He looked exhausted. He had dropped back 48 times, a career high, and he’d taken several wince-worthy hits.

The Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in OT, led by Jayden Daniels’ 3 TDs. Colin Cowherd discusses the future of Daniels and the Commanders, and why it looks bright.

Jayden Daniels is running all over opponents and away with the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. His legs are arguably as big a reason the Washington Commanders are heading to the playoffs as his right,

It was all worth it after carrying the Washington Commanders into the playoffs. Daniels connected with Zach Ertz in overtime for his third touchdown pass of the game to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime Sunday night in a back-and-forth prime-time showdown between highly drafted rookie quarterbacks.

Jayden Daniels rifled a spiral between two defenders, hitting a diving Zach Ertz in the hands for a game-winning score against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime, clinching a playoff berth for the Washington Commanders.

For the rest of his NFL career, Jayden Daniels may never produce another play more memorable than the Hail Mary touchdown he threw in October to win only his eighth career game.