Marcus Mariota Leads Commanders to Dramatic Win Over Cowboys

The veteran quarterback stepped in for an injured Jayden Daniels to secure a last-second victory and the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs.

Marcus Mariota replaced rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels at halftime and led the Washington Commanders to a 23-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys with a game-winning touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin with six seconds left.
The victory secured the Commanders the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs, setting up a first-round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mariota completed 15 of 18 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 56 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his dual-threat abilities in the second half.
Terry McLaurin set a franchise record with his 13th touchdown reception of the season, capping off another standout year with 82 catches for 1,096 yards.
The Commanders have now won four consecutive games decided on the final play, marking their first playoff appearance since 2020 and their most wins in a season since 1991.