Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels passes short right to tight end Zach Ertz who leaps over a defender for an 11-yard gain.

Veteran Commanders tight end Zach Ertz knows all about the importance of keeping Daniels healthy in order for the franchise to deliver a Super Bowl, so it's no surprise that he was steamed over a hit that Detroit Lions defensive end Josh Paschal delivered on his quarterback in last Saturday's NFC divisional round playoff game.

The Washington Commanders are off to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1992, and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is a major reason for that turnaround. So, you best believe that a leader like Zach Ertz isn't going to let a dirty hit on

Ertz recorded 11 receptions on 16 targets for 104 yards in Sunday's 55-23 to the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. Ertz was Jayden Daniels' favorite target throughout the game, allowing him to post the first 100-yard performance of his career in the postseason as well as his first overall since Week 9 of the 2019 season.

Respite arrived in the form of a bear-sized human in a green Eagles Starter jacket. Fletcher Cox, Ertz’s former teammate, emerged from behind a collapsible yellow barrier and swallowed Ertz in a gargantuan hug. For a few moments, there was no need to say anything or go anywhere.

Jayden Daniels ran out of time to rally for one more can-you-believe-it comeback. The rookie quarterback who led the Washington Commanders to six consecutive victories entering the NFC championship game had won the first five on the final play of scrimmage.

Commanders TE Zach Ertz, who spent the first eight and a half years of his career with the Eagles, returns to Philly for the NFC title game.

The Washington Commanders' impressive 2024 season came to an end on Sunday. The Commanders were facing off against the division-rival Eagles for a spot in the Super Bowl but ultimately fell by a score of 55-23.

Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen certainly are going to do their part. And Saquon Barkley might have his own chapter in the Commanders' defensive game plan. Nobody doubts the significance of Jayden Daniels' role for Washington.

Commanders tight end Zach Ertz felt he had a lot to prove when joining the team. He is doing so in the playoffs.

In the NFC Championship Game between the Commanders and Eagles, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels made more postseason history.