ASHBURN, Va. -- Back in the spring, well before Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had been named the team's starter, veteran teammates such as tight end Zach Ertz and wide receiver Terry McLaurin had a feeling the rookie would excel in the NFL.

Everyone has an opinion of who watches the NFL, but what about when the one offering his opinion is a former NFL head coach? So, what did Eric Mangini say about the Commanders, the biggest underdog of the NFL playoff weekend,

The Commanders rookie is playing well beyond his years at exactly the right time, while some of his veteran peers are catching flak for their playoff performances.