The Giants went 0-6 in the NFC East this season, and Schoen and Brian Daboll are 4-14-1 in division since they took over: 0-6 against the Dallas Cowboys, 1-6 against the Eagles, and 3-2-1 against Washington, including 0-2 against Daniels.
Jayden Daniels isn't the first rookie quarterback to reach a conference title game. However, considering the situation he inherited, the Washington Commanders signal-caller may be the most improbable of the bunch to accomplish the remarkable and rare feat.
The Washington Commanders have had a terrible football team for a very long time. Blame ownership, coaches, or general managers; it doesn't matter; the result has been the same for decades until now.
Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns as the Commanders reached the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
Philadelphia's Super Bowl-winning defensive end explained the Eagles' quarterback's underwhelming production on his podcast.
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is generating significant buzz across the NFL for his "poise" following his 45-31 playoff victory
The phrase "Greatest of all time," aka GOAT, is overused in sports discourse these days, but there is a legitimate path to Washington Commanders 2024 second overall pick quarterback Jayden Daniels having the best rookie season in NFL history.
The Washington Commanders have an X-factor for their NFC Championship Game against the Eagles, and it's not Jayden Daniels.
Rookie Mike Sainristil, taken in the second round 48 picks after Daniels, had two interceptions, and safety Quan Martin returned his pick of Jared Goff 40 yards for a touchdown. Dorance Armstrong also forced Goff to fumble as part of the 45-31 victory on Saturday night.
The Eagles have rode Saquon Barkley into the NFC title game. But he's not the x-factor against the Commanders.