The Washington Commanders led by Jayden Daniels are in the NFC divisional playoffs and will square off against a dominant Detroit Lions team Saturday night.

It's been a completely fresh look for Washington and its fans since previous owner Dan Snyder was run out of the town. The billionaire was at the helm of the team for over two decades, bringing with him a plethora of scandals, underachievements, and headaches for those rooting for the burgundy and gold.

Todd Bowles' Buccaneers face Dan Quinn's Commanders in a playoff showdown following a regular-season rematch, featuring Mayfield, Daniels, and… The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as a new head coach, a fan favorite during eight seasons as a player in New England.

New team owners. New general manager. New head coach. New franchise quarterback. All adding up to a new narrative in the NFL postseason for Washington.

We take a look at 7 of the biggest winners and losers from the Washington Commanders 2025 Wild Card Game win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Daniels’ first down set up Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard field goal that clanged off the right upright and went through as time expired, sealing their 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New owners. New general manager. New coach. New franchise quarterback. That's the formula — with an emphasis on the QB — that Washington rode to playoff success after nearly two decades of futility..

"Jayden Daniels is a one-man band for Kliff Kingsbury, carrying a lackluster backfield with his smooth mobility and carving up opposing defenses with his snappy arm," CBS Sports writes. "Getting some more help from Kingsbury's ball carriers or red-zone play sheet might enable the Commanders to extend their surprisingly hot run."

Austin Snyder came in the College Football Playoff 3 for 3 on extra point attempts. Earlier in the week, Ohio State coach Ryan Day demurred when asked if he planned to stick with Fielding.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) celebrating his touchdown with Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and others during the second half of an NFL football ...

The Washington Commanders led by Jayden Daniels are in the NFC divisional playoffs and will square off against a dominant Detroit Lions team Saturday night.