Move aside, Minneapolis Miracle. Fans across the DMV now have their own last-second triumph to celebrate — the latest story in the NFL's archive of unforgettable finishes.
The Washington Commanders led the Chicago Bears for 59 minutes and 35 seconds of this game, but Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams managed to orchestrate a late touchdown drive to put his team ahead by 3 points with just 25 seconds left.
And then, against all odds — and despite playing through a rib injury — rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels answered with a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired, sealing the Commanders' 18-15 victory.
After scrambling for what seemed like an eternity to buy time for his receivers to get downfield, Daniels launched the ball from Washington's 35-yard line with the clock at 00:00. The ball was then tipped just short of the goal line before falling gently into the hands of Noah Brown, who stood alone in the end zone to secure the win.
It was a finish so fitting for this new era of hope in the Nation's capital.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jayden Daniels is Washington's hero tonight.
Playing through a rib injury that left his status in doubt until hours before kickoff, the rookie quarterback completed 21 of 38 passes for 326 yards, one touchdown and three big-time throws without a single turnover-worthy play. Daniels shined on throws of 10 or more yards, going 9 of 16 for 226 yards, with two of those incompletions due to drops.
He also contributed 52 rushing yards, with an impressive 51 yards coming after contact, moving the chains twice on the ground and averaging 6.4 yards after contact per carry.
BOX SCORE
| Bears | Commanders | |
| Total points | 15 | 18 |
| Total offensive plays | 60 | 72 |
| Average EPA per play | -0.140 | 0.108 |
| Total net yards | 305 | 502 |
| Avg yards per play | 5.1 | 7 |
| Total first downs | 15 | 22 |
| Rushing first downs | 7 | 4 |
| Passing first downs | 7 | 16 |
| Penalty first downs | 1 | 2 |
| Third-down efficiency | 17% | 33% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 13% | 0% |
| Possessions | 11 | 12 |
| Avg plays per drive | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Avg yards per drive | 25.4 | 38.6 |
| Avg points per drive | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| Red-zone possessions | 2 | 3 |
| Red-zone plays | 9 | 12 |
| Red-zone TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Red-zone FGs | 0 | 3 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 50% | 100% |
SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION
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