Few anticipated that the Washington Commanders would emerge as a playoff contender this season. With a new head coach, fresh assistant coaches, a rookie quarterback, and numerous new players, their chances seemed slim.
However, week after week, they silenced their critics. In fact, they even secured a playoff victory on the road. This impressive performance has led Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons to believe their journey isn’t finished yet.
On his latest podcast episode, the standout pass rusher confidently predicted that the Commanders would defeat the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Round game, as reported by Jay Daniels, MVP.
Jayden Daniels, the rookie quarterback, has demonstrated remarkable poise in high-pressure situations.
His performance has been among the most impressive by a rookie quarterback in recent memory.
Yet, securing a win in Detroit will undoubtedly be a formidable challenge.
The Lions come into the game with an additional week to rest and prepare for their opponents.
While Dan Quinn’s defense has performed admirably, the Lions boast the most efficient offense in the NFL.
Although they have dropped a couple of home games this season, which indicates they can be defeated, achieving that will be no small feat.
At this stage, the Commanders have little to lose and are essentially playing with house money.
The Lions are viewed as the frontrunners in the NFC, and if the Commanders manage to pull off this upset, it would be difficult not to regard them as a serious contender for the championship.
