Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks to pass the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jayden Daniels makes NFL history during Commanders-Eagles NFC Championship game

Originally posted on Washington Commanders on SI
By Kade Kimble | Last updated Jan 26, 2025 4:13 PM ET

The Washington Commanders are in the middle of a divisional battle, though their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles also happens to be in the NFC title game with a Super Bowl bid on the line.

Eagles superstar Saquon Barkley scored two first-quarter touchdowns to help them to an early 14-3 lead, though another field goal and a touchdown from the Commanders trimmed the deficit to 14-12.

The Eagles are currently driving and looking to extend their lead before halftime. With the first half winding down, Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has 117 passing yards while completing 12 of his 21 passes.

With the big first half thus far, Daniels has set NFL history as the quarterback with the most postseason passing yards for a rookie, as Yahoo Sports shared online.

"Jayden Daniels has set the record for the most postseason passing yards by a rookie in NFL history," Yahoo Sports posted on X.

Jayden Daniels has set the record for the most postseason passing yards by a rookie in NFL history pic.twitter.com/KoUkTpUjI5
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 26, 2025

The game between the division rivals should be quite entertaining and tight-knit in the second half considering how previous matchups have gone this season.