Two rookie quarterbacks - the Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. and Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels - will share the spotlight on Sunday Night Football.

In his latest comeback performance in a season full of them, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft in April shook off an interception and a 10-point halftime deficit.

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NFL rookie quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels shared a moment on the field after a dramatic showdown on "Sunday Night Football" went to overtime

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders clinched their place in the playoffs with a thrilling win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Two first-round rookie quarterbacks will face off in prime time for the first time in NFL history on Sunday night as Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons and new starter Michael Penix Jr.

The Washington Commanders are in the playoffs in their first season with general manager Adam Peters, coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels

It was all worth it after carrying the Washington Commanders into the playoffs. Daniels connected with Zach Ertz in overtime for his third touchdown pass of the game to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime Sunday night in a back-and-forth prime-time showdown between highly drafted rookie quarterbacks.

The Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in OT, led by Jayden Daniels’ 3 TDs. Colin Cowherd discusses the future of Daniels and the Commanders, and why it looks bright.

Jayden Daniels is running all over opponents and away with the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. His legs are arguably as big a reason the Washington Commanders are heading to the playoffs as his right,