Four Free Press sports writers have some thoughts on the Detroit Lions' NFL playoffs 2025 opener vs the Washington Commanders.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is taking an even keeled approach in preparation of the biggest game of his career.

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And what was Washington’s plan instead? To motion backup quarterback Marcus Mariota under center before he took the snap, panicked, took a sack, and didn’t make any decision with the ball. What an awful play call at that moment:

Daniels has earned high praise from commentators across the league, and on Saturday, former Washington quarterback and current Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins added his own perspective on the breakout year. Appearing as a guest on ESPN’s NFL Countdown, Cousins was asked for his perspective on Saturday night’s game between the Commanders and Lions.

It's rare for an NFL team to have a Super Bowl-winning player on its executive staff who also mentors the team's rookie quarterback, but that's exactly what Doug Williams has done with Jayden Daniels.

The Super Bowl XXII MVP will serve as the Washington Commanders' honorary captain and mentor for rookie Jayden Daniels.

After leading the Washington Commanders to their first playoff win in nearly 20 years, rookie quarterback sensation Jayden Daniels attributed his success on the football field to his trust in God

Impressively, the Bucs still made it to the NFC Championship game that season, losing 11-6 to the Rams. King finished 13-of-29 for 163 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions in the loss. He was named Tampa Bay's starter for the 2000 season.

The surprising Washington Commanders take on the NFC top seed Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round. Follow along for live updates, scores and analysis.