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.
It is a celebration that has only occurred 58 times and of those 58 times, not one has ever been celebrated by a starting rookie quarterback. After a nine-year hiatus from the postseason, the Denver Broncos have the chance to change that in Super Bowl 59 if the Bo Nix-led team can make it all the way.
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Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Denver’s Bo Nix are expected to make their playoff debuts ... It last happened in 2012 when Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson all got playoff starts. The other times came in 2008 with Matt Ryan ...
Washington's Jayden Daniels and Denver's Bo Nix are expected to make their ... It last happened in 2012 when Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson all got playoff starts.
Washington's Jayden Daniels and Denver's Bo Nix are expected to make their ... It last happened in 2012 when Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson all got playoff starts.