Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels had his breakthrough game on Thursday, as they shocked the Dallas Cowboys, 24-16, at AT&T Stadium. The Buccaneers notched their first win after a 0-4 start.
Daniels, who was filling in for Baker Mayfield for the second time, went 19-of-25 for 189 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. He also had seven carries for 23 yards.
During his postgame interview, the 23-year-old rookie asked his mother to join him, sharing an emotional moment.
“It is indescribable. This moment is so big. I'm speechless. I'm so proud of you. This is amazing,” beamed Star Daniels.
Article Continues Below#Bucs QB Jalon Daniels had his mom join him for his postgame interview:
Jalon: “Ma, come here. Ma, come here.”
Mom: “This moment is so big. I’m speechless. I’m so proud of you.” ❤️
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The young quarterback has been a feel-good story. He earned a spot on the Buccaneers despite going undrafted in April. He played five years in college, hoping to get enough attention from the NFL.
Now, he is living the dream, and sharing it with his mother has made everything feel like a triumph.
More details to come.