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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a favorable matchup in the NFC Divisional Round (Saturday at 8:00 PM ET), facing the Detroit Lions. The Lions conceded the third-most passing yards in the regular season, 244 per game.
Daniels has 3,568 yards passing (209.9 per game) and has completed 69% of his throws (331-for-480) while notching 25 TD passes and nine picks. Daniels has chipped in on the ground, too, with 891 yards (52.4 per game) on 148 carries and six TDs.
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Daniels vs. the Lions
- Daniels vs the Lions (since 2021): No games
- Detroit has allowed five opposing players to record 300 or more passing yards in an outing this year.
- The Lions have allowed one or more passing TDs to 12 opposing quarterbacks this season.
- Four opposing quarterbacks have thrown for at least two TDs in a game against Detroit in 2024.
- Two players have thrown for three or more TDs in an outing against the Lions this season.
- The 244 passing yards the Lions yield per contest makes them the 30th-ranked pass defense in the NFL this year.
- Opponents of the Lions have scored 18 touchdowns through the air (1.1 per game). The Lions' defense is second in the league in that category.
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Daniels Passing Insights
- Daniels has topped his passing yards prop total in 10 games this year, or 58.8%.
- The Commanders, who are fifth in NFL play in points scored, have passed 50.0% of the time while running 50.0%.
- Daniels' 7.4 yards per attempt rank 14th in the league.
- Daniels has completed at least one touchdown pass in 12 of 17 games, including multiple TDs eight times.
- He has 57.4% of his team's 54 offensive touchdowns this season (31).
- Daniels accounts for 33.3% of his team's red zone plays, with 66 of his total 480 passing attempts inside the opponent's 20-yard line.
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Daniels' Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Week | Passing Stats | Rushing Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Buccaneers | 1/12/2025 | Wild Card | 24-for-35 / 268 YDS / 2 TDs / 0 INTs | 13 ATT / 36 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Cowboys | 1/5/2025 | Week 18 | 6-for-12 / 38 YDS / 0 TDs / 0 INTs | 4 ATT / 27 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Falcons | 12/29/2024 | Week 17 | 24-for-36 / 227 YDS / 3 TDs / 1 INT | 16 ATT / 127 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Eagles | 12/22/2024 | Week 16 | 24-for-39 / 258 YDS / 5 TDs / 2 INTs | 9 ATT / 81 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Saints | 12/15/2024 | Week 15 | 25-for-31 / 226 YDS / 2 TDs / 0 INTs | 11 ATT / 66 YDS / 0 TDs |