Daniels, the dual-threat dynamo behind the Washington Commanders ’ rapid turnaround, and Nix, whose steady playmaking turned the Denver Broncos into one of the league’s biggest surprises, are only the fourth pair of rookie quarterbacks to make the playoffs in the same season after serving as full-time starters.

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Washington's Jayden Daniels and Denver's Bo Nix are expected to make ... The other times came in 2008 with Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco, and 1983 with Hall of Famers John Elway and Dan Marino. Only seven rookie quarterbacks have won playoff starts and there's ...

Washington's Jayden Daniels and Denver's Bo Nix are expected ... and 1983 with Hall of Famers John Elway and Dan Marino. Only seven rookie quarterbacks have won playoff starts and there's never ...

Washington's Jayden Daniels and Denver's Bo Nix are expected ... and 1983 with Hall of Famers John Elway and Dan Marino. Only seven rookie quarterbacks have won playoff starts, and there's never ...

The No. 2 pick in the draft lifted Washington into the NFC championship game after taking down the top-seeded Lions.

The return of Topps Chrome Football has collectors excited, especially with rookie QBs like Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix leading the way. These cards hold immense potential, blending solid nostalgia with strong investment opportunities.

There is another Week 1 rematch in the NFC Wild Card Round, and closing out Sunday, Jan. 12 the NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Watch Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen when his team takes on the Denver Broncos in the NFL Playoffs on Sunday, Jan. 12. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) The final AFC matchup of Wild Card Weekend sees the AFC East-winning Buffalo Bills hosting the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY.

Is Tomlin holding the Steelers back? Is it the other way around? Could it be both? There's much more to this story than the obvious.

Michael Penix Jr.’s performance over his first three games as a starter has finally brought some positivity to an organization that has missed the playoffs in seven straight seasons.

ACC football returns QB standouts like Cade Klubnik of Clemson and Kevin Jennings of SMU, but the league also has newcomers to welcome like Carson Beck at Miami and Chandler Morris at Virginia.