The Arizona Cardinals ran Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury out of the The Valley two seasons ago after the former Cardinals’ head coach failed to make any substantial progression within the franchise during his four-year tenure.

The Arizona Cardinals did not make the playoffs this season, but come of their former players did. The NFL playoffs continue with the divisional round beginning Saturday. The second game on the Saturday schedule has the Washington Commanders on the road against

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders have become the surprise story of the 2024 NFL season. Can they shock the world and reach the Super Bowl?; watch the Commanders face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game from 8pm Sunday,

At 34, Ertz is enjoying a career rebirth with Washington. For rookie star Jayden Daniels, he has become "a quarterback's best friend."

It was four months ago on Sept. 22 that the Arizona Cardinals lost in Week 3 to the Detroit Lions, 20-13. The Cardinals were 1-2 after that game and the Lions 2-1. Following the game, the Cardinals were .500 at 7-7 to finish 8-9 while the Lions won 13 of their last 14 to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a 15-2 record.

The Arizona Cardinals did not make the postseason, so their fans get to watch the playoffs with no true rooting interest. However, there are some Cardinals-related reasons to watch because every team left in the postseason has soon-to-be free agents and some could end up offseason targets for Arizona.

The Commanders' first-year offensive coordinator has rediscovered the joy of playcalling and building relationships.

Also, Eagles DC Vic Fangio used a timely counter, the Bills sold out on Derrick Henry and the Lions' mistakes compounded D's injury issues.

The former Cardinals tight end has been a key ingredient to Washington's successful season under quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury - whom Ertz played under in Arizona. NFL.com recently named Ertz as one of the league's best free agent signings of the year:

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green drew a huge comparison between Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and NFL legends Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.

Zach Ertz helped the Philadelphia Eagles win their first Super Bowl. Now, with the Washington Commanders, he faces his former club in the NFC Championship Game.

Jayden Daniels, the promising quarterback of the Washington Commanders, is not only shining on the field. His fortune is growing with multi-million dollar contracts, brand deals and a promising future in the NFL.