Micah Parsons makes bold prediction before Commanders' playoff test at Lions

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders have passed almost every test with flying colors this season. An All-Pro performer with close ties to head coach Dan Quinn believes they can do the same again this weekend.

The Commanders face a daunting trip to the Detroit Lions for a place in the NFC Conference championship game. Ford Field is going to be loud. It's going to be hostile. But make no mistake, Daniels is ready-made for these occasions.

Daniels thrives on the biggest stages. The signal-caller's teammates are following his lead, rising to the challenge to take some notable scalps en route to 12 victories in the regular season. This was evident once again as Washington came from behind to secure a stunning Wild Card victory at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

This weekend's primetime clash is a different challenge entirely. There is no margin for error versus the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Lions were once in Washington's position. They set the right culture and are now among the Super Bowl favorites.

Micah Parsons believes Commanders can upset the Lions with Jayden Daniels

It'll be difficult, especially on the road. However, Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons thinks the Commanders have a chance if they win in the trenches and allow Daniels to come through down the stretch.

"Can they find a way to stop Jayden Daniels? That's going to be the most interesting thing so far. If the game's on the line, and you've got Jayden Daniels with two minutes left, and it's 17-17, can they win that game? He's the fourth QB to ever win a road playoff game in his rookie year, so if he's won one, he can win another. I'll never count the Commanders out."

Micah Parsons

This isn't the first time Parsons has spoken glowingly about Daniels. There's admiration for the signal-caller and everything he's accomplished in a short timeframe. And he's right regarding the Heisman Trophy winner's ability to come through with the spotlight burning.

Dan Campbell is wary of the threat Daniels poses. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn credited the quarterback's calmness and how he does everything with a smile on his face. The Commanders need all that and more to secure a monumental upset on the road.

Daniels is taking everything in his stride. He approaches everything with the same mindset. Whether it was his Week 1 game at the Buccaneers or two wins away from the Super Bowl, he never wavers from the task at hand.

The former LSU star has turned pre-draft doubters into believers. Daniels plays with a quiet flamboyance that's hard not to respect. He's loving every moment and plays with a fierce drive — a will to push forward in the face of adversity and bring his teammates along with him.

Washington is a 9.5-point underdog with most sportsbooks, which represents the size of the task awaiting them. The Lions have a high-octane offense capable of blowing out even the league's most elite defenses. Glenn's navigated some defensive absences to keep his unit ticking over. They'll also have a passionate fanbase willing them on in pursuit of a first-ever Super Bowl in the coming weeks.

The Commanders have their work cut out. But with Daniels under center, writing them off entirely would be foolish.