Jayden Daniels just pulled off a playoff win so clutch, it’s got the whole NFL world shook. Taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the rookie QB played like there’s no tomorrow.
Even a former Washington Commanders star couldn’t help but hype him up, calling out Daniels’ ice-cold composure under pressure.
Jayden Daniels Keeps Cool Under Pressure: RGIII and Fans All-In After Playoff Win
Daniels is out here making waves. After a clutch performance that propelled the Commanders into the Divisional Round against the Buccaneers, Robert Griffin III dropped some serious praise on the rookie.
“Jayden Daniels has ice in his veins and has done an unbelievable job lifting up his teammates and the organization,” RGIII posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), letting the world know this kid is legit.
“From Dyami Brown having a career night in the playoffs to the kicker doinking them to the Divisional round. That Kid Jayden has all of Washington believing,” he continued.
Jayden Daniels has ice in his veins and has done an unbelievable job lifting up his teammates and the organization. From Dyami Brown having a career night in the playoffs to the kicker doinking them to the Divisional round. That Kid Jayden has all of Washington believing. 🤌🏾
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 13, 2025
But the love isn’t just coming from RGIII. Fans are losing it over his performance too.
One fan hit it with the bold take: “Still not a better rookie season since Luck and @RGIII in 2012,” giving a nod to some serious QB history.
Still not a better rookie season since Luck and @RGIII in 2012.
— Jeremy Allen (@JeremyLshow) January 13, 2025
Another jumped in with the hype, saying, “He is the future of this league. I literally can’t believe how good he is.”
Then there’s the fan who sees a whole vibe: “JD reminds me of people who are great at what they do like Jordan or Federer. It seems graceful & effortless.”
And let’s not forget, it all came down to a kicker’s doink, but Daniels’ leadership had the Commanders pulling through.
Jayden Daniels’ Unfazed Reaction to First NFL Playoff Win Proves He’s Built Different
Daniels just got his first taste of NFL playoff glory, but you wouldn’t know it by his reaction. While everyone else was losing their minds over Zane Gonzalez’s walk-off field goal (that doinked right in), Daniels was chilling on the bench, grinning like he already knew it was coming.
That’s just how JD rolls. No drama, no over-the-top celebration, just pure confidence in his team. After leading the Commanders to a 23-20 win over the Bucs, Daniels showed up big with 268 yards, two TDs, and a clean sheet (no INTs), plus 36 rushing yards on the side. All that while looking like he’s been here before.
Next up: The Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round. The underdogs once again, but do you think Daniels cares? Nah, this guy’s got ice in his veins. Whether it’s his chill vibe or his on-point plays, JD’s proving he’s the QB to watch, and he’s not stopping anytime soon.