Some say that Jayden Daniels has had the best rookie QB season ever. But is he actually topping what C.J. Stroud did last year? We break it down.

Jayden Daniels, a graduate of San Bernardino’s Cajon High School, led the Washington Commanders to victory over the the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night, Jan. 12. It was the team’s first playoff win since 2006.

We have seen jaw-dropping rookie years from QBs over the last season. Who had the better year: C.J. Stroud in 2023 or Jayden Daniels in 2024.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels locates wide receiver Dyami Brown on a deep corner-route that results in a 42-yard gain against the Detroit Lions.

Post sports gambling editor/producer and digital sports editor Matt Ehalt is in his first season in the NFL Bettor’s Guide.

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson rushes for a 2-yard touchdown. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels locates wide receiver Dyami Brown on a deep corner-route that results in a 42-yard gain against the Detroit Lions.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's 28-yard sprint features truck-stick deployment vs. Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks.

After finishing QB11 in his rookie season, C.J. Stroud regressed in year two, finishing as the QB18 in 2024. Stroud still took the Texans to their second straight playoff berth despite the poor offensive numbers.

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Betting Saturday's divisional round matchups? Here's what you need to know to help you make your picks for Texans-Chiefs and Commanders-Lions.

Officiating nugget: Referee Ron Torbert's regular-season crew averaged 17.1 flags per game, third most in the NFL. That includes 49 for offensive holding, which was the fourth most of any crew. The Lions tied for the second-fewest holding penalties (14). The Commanders had 21 (16th most). -- Seifert

And then there were eight. With wild-card weekend in the books, it’s time to fix our focus on the divisional round. Sportsnet's Shoaib Alli names his X-Factors on each of the remaining teams.