Commanders Take Home First Playoff Win In 20 Years

The Washington Commanders have done it again! Breaking records over and over again so of course they took home their first playoff win in 20 years! Also See: Fun Fact On Every NFL Football Team The game was definitely a nail biter up until the last boink off the field goal! There were 3 lead changes and the game was all tied up with 20 each in the 4th with 4:41 left! The final play came down to the kick where Gonzalez, who is 6th kicker this season for the Commanders, to make the 3 points needed in the last 3 seconds!   Although the game win came down to one player, this was a team effort lead by Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and Bobby Wagner. Daniels made 2 touchdowns, 268 pass yards and 36 rush yards, McLaurin achieved a Touchdown, 7 rec and 89 yeards and Wagner stamped 8 tackles, 0.5 slacks and a fumble rec. The 3 players spoke with Melissa Stark postgame to talk about tonight’s win, the road ahead and the amazing DC fans! When asked how he’s be able to keep the momentum up this season, Daniels shares he “Trust in the Lord, you know there’s nothing I should worry about, put my worries on him and he’ll take care of the rest.”

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Daniels is the 4th rookie starting quarterback to win a postseason road game and was only 5 years-old the last time Washington played a playoff game The Commanders now move-on to play the Detroit Lions on Saturday January at 8pm on FOX. Continue scrolling to see more photos from this epic and exciting game! Also See: Top 10 Hottest NFL Sideline Reporters Playoff Hotties: The 25 NFL Players Voted Most Attractive, According to Recent Study Notable NFL Players Who Came Out Of Retirement To Play Again

1. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders scrambles against Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

2. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Luke McCaffrey #12 of the Washington Commanders returns a kick against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

3. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders scrambles against Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

4. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders scrambles against Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

5. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

6. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

7. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders reacts against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

8. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown against Marshon Lattimore #23 of the Washington Commanders during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

9. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

10. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Dyami Brown #2 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a 10 yard touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

11. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Dyami Brown #2 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a 10 yard touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

12. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Dyami Brown #2 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a 10 yard touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

13. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Dyami Brown #2 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with Luke McCaffrey #12 after scoring a 10 yard touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

14. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers breaks up a pass intended for Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

15. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders drops a pass in the end zone against Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

16. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Shaquil Barrett #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

17. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

18. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

19. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

20. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball as Bobby Wagner #54 of the Washington Commanders attempts to tackle during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

21. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

22. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders attempts to catch a pass during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

23. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with Luke McCaffrey #12 after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

24. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Luke McCaffrey #12 of the Washington Commanders carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

25. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

26. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Bobby Wagner #54 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with his teammates after recovering a fumble against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) color image,photography,horizontal,usa,sport,sports team,playoffs,gulf coast states,american football – sport,nfl,stadium,match – sport,tampa,raymond james stadium,wild card,tampa bay buccaneers,nfc wild card playoff game,fourth quarter – sport,middle linebacker,nfc east,nfc south,bobby wagner – american football player,washington commanders,fumble – sport

27. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders prepares to throw during the first half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

28. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

29. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Bobby Wagner #54 of the Washington Commanders looks on after recovering a fumble against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

30. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

31. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Bobby Wagner #54 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with his teammates after recovering a fumble against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

32. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders gets tackled by Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

33. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

34. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Zane Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with his teammates after making a 37 yard game winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

35. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

36. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Zane Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with his teammates after making a 37 yard game winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

37. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

38. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Zane Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with his teammates after making a 37 yard game winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

39. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Zane Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Commanders kicks a game-winning field goal on the final play of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

40. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Bobby Wagner #54 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with Mike Sainristil #0 after recovering a fumble against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

41. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Zane Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Commanders kicks a 52 yard field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

42. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Zane Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Commanders kicks a 37 yard game winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

43. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

44. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

45. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders hugs Terry McLaurin #17 after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

46. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers congratulates Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders after the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

47. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers congratulates Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders after the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) 

48. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers congratulates Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders after the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 

49. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

50. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders smiles after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

51. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders smiles after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

52. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Bobby Wagner #54, Jayden Daniels #5, and Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders do an interview after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) 

53. NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders smiles after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)