As Washington Commanders fans watched Drake Maye and Caleb Williams lead their teams to playoff victories on wild-card weekend, it only makes a narrative that's been brewing all season long all the more uncomfortable.
This was supposed to be the Commanders. This was supposed to be Jayden Daniels. The gem of the 2024 NFL Draft quarterback class. He is good. They are bad. We won. They lost.
It was never going to be as simple as taking premature victory laps after Daniels' historic rookie year, when he led Washington to the NFC Championship game. It also doesn't mean the momentum can't swing back in his favor.