Jayden Daniels' mother Regina Jackson boasts meeting with NFL GOAT as son heads to Conference Championship Game

Regina Jackson shared a momentous pregame encounter at Ford Field, capturing her son Jayden Daniels' meeting with NFL legend Tom Brady. It happened before the Washington Commanders' divisional round clash against the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

The proud mother has elevated her role beyond family support. After Daniels' selection as the second overall pick in 2024, Jackson earned her NFL Player Association's agent certification to guide her son's journey.

On Saturday, hours before Washington's historic victory, Jackson's Instagram story revealed the powerful interaction.

"With the GOAT," Jackson captioned.

The reel captured their conversation, handshake and embrace before the young quarterback rejoined his teammates.

Jayden Daniels' mother Regina Jackson's Instagram story (image credit: instagram/_mz_jackson_)

The meeting proved prophetic. Daniels proceeded to shatter records in Washington's stunning 45-31 victory over the Lions, who entered the game with a formidable 15-2 regular season record.

A mother's dedication drives historic success for Jayden Daniels

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Regina Jackson's commitment to her son's success shows in every detail. She commissioned Shooters Sports in Maryland to create an exclusive "Momma 5" rhinestone-adorned jacket for the playoff showdown.

Daniels justified his mother's faith with a masterful performance. His 242 first-half passing yards helped Washington build a lead they never relinquished. He posted a stellar 137.4 passer rating while becoming the first rookie QB to achieve 300+ total yards in multiple playoff games.

The QB's impact extends beyond statistics.

"It means a lot, man," Daniels said to reporters after the game. "They've waited a long time for this moment and this feeling, so I'm just so happy for them."

His regular season already rewrote the record books. Daniels set rookie marks with 4,459 total offensive yards and 891 rushing yards on 148 carries. His precise passing yielded an all-time rookie-best 69% completion rate.

The victory launched Washington into its first NFC championship appearance since 1991. They'll face either the Philadelphia Eagles or LA Rams, continuing an improbable journey from last season's 4-13 struggle.

Detroit's dream season crumbled against Daniels' brilliance. The Lions committed five turnovers while their injury-depleted defense failed to contain Washington's attack. The Commanders punted just once, mounting six scoring drives.

Jackson's dual role as mother and agent symbolizes the family's extraordinary NFL journey. Her Instagram post captured more than a meeting — it marked the moment the NFL's past greatness acknowledged her son's rising star.