Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels shared a touching moment with his mother Saturday night after his team upset the Lions in the divisional round.
The rookie continued his incredible debut season when he scored 350 total yards and threw two touchdowns (no interceptions) as Washington beat the NFC's No. 1 seed 45-31.
And after the game, Daniels made sure to visit his mother, Regina, before heading to the locker room, as FOX cameras captured him giving her the game ball.
Regina jumped in the stands after receiving the ball from her son, before appearing to offer him some words of encouragement.
Daniels then ran to the locker room with a big smile on his face.
Facing either the Rams or Eagles next week in the NFC Championship Game, he will now set his sights on trying to become the first rookie quarterback to start in a Super Bowl.
Jayden Daniels presented his mom with the game ball after the Commanders beat the Lions
Daniels' mother, Regina, jumped up and down after her son came up to greet her.
Daniels was tremendous as he led the Commanders to a stunning upset over the No. 1 Lions.
The LSU product also became the second rookie quarterback to defeat a No. 1 seed in the postseason, joining Joe Flacco after he and the Ravens accomplished the feat against the Titans in 2009.
The sixth-seeded Commanders (14-5) were near double-digit underdogs against the Lions (15-3), but managed to overcome the Super Bowl contenders on the road.
“I always believed we could accomplish more than people think,” Daniels said.
“I prepare the right way,” he said. continued after the game on FOX to Tom Brady. “I don't cheat at the game, you have to work hard to get the product out on Sundays.” So I really appreciate my coaching staff.”
Detroit, the NFC's No. 1 seed for the first time, doomed its chances by losing it five times.
“If you turn the ball over five times against that team, it's going to be tough to win,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said.
The Rams and Eagles will kick off Sunday at 3 p.m. ET to seek a spot in the NFC Championship Game next week.