Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders on an unforgettable journey to the NFC Championship. The highlight of their season was an incredible divisional-round road upset against the Detroit Lions.
In doing so, Daniels also played the role of spoiler for Jared Goff’s highly anticipated appearance in a popular Netflix series.
Netflix recently confirmed that Quarterback would return in July after last year’s focus on wide receivers. Kirk Cousins is set to make his second appearance, and Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow has also signed on.
Goff believed his team was on the verge of something historic. He likely envisioned Netflix capturing a storybook season that ended with him hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
For much of the season, that dream seemed within reach. Despite significant defensive injuries, the Lions secured the NFC’s No. 1 seed with 15 victories. That earned Dan Campbell’s squad a first-round bye and home-field advantage, thrilling a fanbase that had endured years of disappointment.
A strong Super Bowl push seemed inevitable. Daniels had other plans.
Washington entered Ford Field as a heavy underdog in the divisional round. The Commanders had gained momentum down the stretch and secured a memorable wild-card win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But this was an entirely different challenge.
Every player embraced the moment. Washington jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Not even a torn ACL suffered by Sam Cosmi could stop them from achieving another remarkable feat and advancing to the NFC title game.
The Commanders’ defense forced Goff into costly turnovers that made the difference. Fans will get a firsthand look at his struggles in the docuseries, making for must-watch television—at least for Commanders supporters.
After all, they already know how this story ends.
The loss was crushing for Detroit, especially with Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn departing for head coaching jobs soon after. Washington eventually fell to the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles, but making it to the final four was an achievement beyond anyone’s expectations.
Goff’s Netflix debut doesn’t have a fairytale ending. Daniels made sure of that, accelerating his rise to NFL superstardom.
Sustaining this success won’t be easy, with Daniels now a prime target for opposing defenses. However, the Commanders fully trust the Heisman Trophy winner, and Adam Peters’ offseason moves reflect that confidence.
And who knows—maybe Daniels will be featured the next time Netflix spotlights quarterbacks. Then again, if it interferes with his singular focus on football, he’ll likely pass on the opportunity.
