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Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin

lgriffin@washingtontimes.com

Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reached at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

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Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez, middle, is congratulated by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Cardiac Commanders make a habit of last-second magic

The Washington Commanders can't stop making magic: Jayden Daniels and his teammates have pulled out five straight last-second victories, including Sunday's playoff win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

January 14, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Cardiac Commanders end regular season with clutch win over Cowboys

Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota led the Washington Commanders on three second-half touchdown drives, the last one culminating in a clutch throw-and-catch that put receiver Terry McLaurin in the franchise record book, to defeat the Dallas Cowboys, 23-19, on Sunday.

January 5, 2025
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz celebrates his game winning touchdown in overtime during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover, Md. The Commanders won 30-24. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Commanders fans bask in playoff berth, first 11-win season since 1991

Northwest Stadium erupted on Sunday night when Jayden Daniels found tight end Zach Ertz in the middle of the end zone for a game-winning, overtime touchdown to send the Washington Commanders to the postseason. Families hugged, strangers exchanged high-fives and Commanders diehards of all ages woke up Monday morning with an unfamiliar feeling: the exhilaration of a playoff berth.

December 30, 2024