Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves proposes to girlfriend after team reaches first playoff berth since 2020

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Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves proposed to his girlfriend Mikaela Worley after the team's dramatic 30-24 overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons, securing a playoff spot. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels led the team with impressive stats, breaking a rookie rushing record previously held by Robert Griffin III. The win also impacted playoff standings for other teams in the NFC.

Keywords: Washington Commanders, Jeremy Reaves, Jayden Daniels

Source: CNN

Update At: 12/31/2024

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