Jayden Daniels has made quite an impact in his rookie season, showcasing his skills in a remarkable final play that will go down in NFL history. On Sunday, the Washington Commanders achieved a stunning victory against the Chicago Bears, propelled by a last-minute Hail Mary pass from Daniels. With just 23 seconds left in the game, the Commanders were trailing 15-12. Daniels launched the ball, which was deflected among players before landing in the hands of Noah Brown in the end zone, resulting in a thrilling 52-yard touchdown and an 18-15 win.
Daniels’ last-second heroics came during a game where the Bears were expected to secure a win with a drive led by Caleb Williams, despite Williams having a poor performance throughout. After the clutch victory, Daniels reflected on the game, emphasizing the strength of his team and their camaraderie.
The first half of the game saw neither team score a touchdown. Daniels struggled initially, but Williams faced even more challenges, as the Bears finished the first half scoreless. The Bears had an opportunity to score late in the half, but Williams was sacked and fell out of field goal range. By halftime, Washington was up 9-0 thanks to three field goals, with Daniels completing 10 of 19 passes for 154 yards.
In the second half, Washington seemed ready to extend its lead with a touchdown pass to Olamide Zaccheaus, but that was nullified by a penalty, leaving them to settle for another field goal. The Bears finally made their mark when D’Andre Swift broke through for a 56-yard touchdown run, showcasing some offense.
However, a critical mistake by the Bears’ coaching staff led to a fumble on a handoff intended for offensive lineman Doug Kramer Jr., which was recovered by the Commanders. Despite this error, the Bears still had a chance to win the game. Williams connected with his teammates for key plays that brought them within scoring range, culminating in a touchdown by Roschon Johnson that put the Bears ahead with just 23 seconds left.
With their backs against the wall, Daniels stepped up where it mattered most and led the Commanders to a jaw-dropping victory, leaving everyone in disbelief and solidifying his presence in the league.