10 Exciting Tidbits from the Washington Commanders’ Thrilling Playoff Victory Over the Falcons!

The Washington Commanders triumphed over the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime on Sunday evening, improving to 11-5 and securing a playoff spot after a streak of four consecutive victories. In the upcoming week, they will head to Dallas to face the Cowboys. A win in this match would grant them the 6th seed in the NFC, leading them to Los Angeles for a showdown against the Rams in the playoffs’ first round. Let’s examine a few interesting facts from today’s game:

• Quarterback Jayden Daniels has eclipsed Robert Griffin III for the most rushing yards by a rookie quarterback in NFL history. Both played for Washington during their debut seasons.

• Washington has achieved 11 victories for the first time since 1991, a season in which they concluded with a 14-2 record and claimed the Super Bowl title.

• Quarterback Jayden Daniels stands alongside Michael Vick as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to accumulate 225-plus passing yards, over three passing touchdowns, and 125-plus rushing yards in a single game.

• This season, quarterback Jayden Daniels has registered 31 combined touchdowns (both passing and rushing), propelling him past Russell Wilson for third place all-time among rookie QBs in NFL history.

• Quarterback Jayden Daniels has made history as the first quarterback in NFL history to achieve 2+ touchdowns, 200+ passing yards, and 65+ rushing yards in three consecutive games.

• Tight End Zach Ertz has now secured sole possession of the 14th spot in NFL history for touchdown receptions by a tight end.

• Washington has recorded an interception in three consecutive games for the first time this season and for the first time since Weeks 9-12 during the 2022 season.

• Tight End Zach Ertz has surpassed 8,000 career receiving yards, becoming the ninth tight end in NFL history to reach this milestone.

• Wide receiver Olamide Zaccheus has achieved a touchdown reception in successive games for the first time in his professional career.

• Tight End Ertz has now joined the ranks of six tight ends in NFL history with 750-plus receptions and 8,000-plus receiving yards. He is alongside Tony Gonzalez, Jason Witten, Travis Kelce, Antonio Gates, and Shannon Sharpe as the sole players to reach this landmark.