A legend of the Oregon Ducks, quarterback Marcus Mariota, stepped in for Washington Commanders' starter and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels to help the Commanders clinch the NFC No. 6 seed in the playoffs.

Daniels’ day is done. The Commanders pulled him at halftime, placing him in bubble wrap for the second half as the team looks ahead to the postseason. Marcus Mariota started the second half. The Cowboys started third quarterback Trey Lance, who is 14-of-24 for 167 yards, but the Cowboys are 0-for-4 in the red zone.

Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota had some high praise for rookie, Jayden Daniels's future after Week 18

In a league where rookies often face the harshest learning curves, Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has found an anchor in veteran Marcus

Jayden Daniels has been pulled at halftime of Washington’s regular-season finale at the Dallas Cowboys, with the Commanders locked into the playoffs and headed for either the sixth or seventh seed.

Marcus Mariota’s clutch play in the game’s final seconds earned the Commanders a six playoff seed highlighting the power of unseen preparation.

The game-winning play came from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw a touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz. However, it was a powerful moment with backup quarterback Marcus Mariota that captured the spotlight.

Marcus Mariota's late touchdown drive clinched a playoff spot for the Commanders in a 23-19 victory against the Cowboys. Ben and Donnie recap the action.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels wants his team to get out to a fast start in the Wild Card round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “Obviously, you just want to play a clea