The final week of the NFL's regular season brought victorious drama for Hawaii's Marcus Mariota as the veteran led the Commanders to a 23-19 win at Dallas to secure the six-seed in the upcoming NFC Playoffs. Mariota, who replaced a resting Jayden Daniels at quarterback in the second half, went 15-of-18, 161 yards passing with two touchdowns to go with a rushing score as well in the come from behind win that ends the Commanders regular season at 12-5. The win, gives Washington the 6-seed in the NFC playoffs which will start next week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob DeMello KHON (@robdemello) Stay with KHON2 Sports for an update on the NFL playoff picture upon the completion from all of the week 18 games. Below are how other players with Hawaii ties performed during Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season: DeForest Buckner, defensive tackle, Indianapolis Colts (Punahou)Had four tackles, including one quarterback hit in Colts 26-23 overtime win over Jacksonville. Ka'imi Fairbairn, kicker, Houston Texans (Punahou)Texans placekicker went 1-for-1 on field goals, and 2-for-3 on extra points in Houston's 23-14 win over Titans. Fairbairn's succesful field goal was from 27 yards. Kamu Grugier-Hill, linebacker, Minnesota Vikings (Kamehameha)Facing Lions on Sunday - to be updated Nick Herbig, linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis)Had two tackles, including a sack in Pittsburgh's 19-17 loss to Cincinnati. Andrei Iosivas, receiver, Cincinnati Bengals (Punahou)Had two catches for 12 yards in Bengals 19-17 win over Steelers. Jonah Laulu, defensive lineman, Las Vegas Raiders (University of Hawaii)Facing Chargers on Sunday - to be updated Marist Liufau, linebacker, Dallas Cowboys (Punahou)Had a team-high 8 tackles, including a tackle for loss in Cowboys 23-19 loss to Commanders Marcus Mariota, quarterback, Washington Commanders (Saint Louis)Went 15-of-18 for 161 yds, three total touchdowns in relief for a resting Jayden Daniels in Washington's 23-19 win over the Cowboys. The victory secured the Commanders the 6-seed in the upcoming NFC playoffs. Kana'i Mauga, linebacker, Las Vegas Raiders (Waianae)Facing Chargers on Sunday - to be updated Darius Muasau, linebacker, New York Giants (Mililani and University of Hawaii)Had eight tackles, including a tackle for loss in New York's 20-13 loss to the Eagles. Rigoberto Sanchez, punter, Indianapolis Colts (University of Hawaii)Punted four times for 200 yards with a long of 61 and two punts downed inside the 20 in Colts 23-20 overtime win over Jaguars. Isaac Seumalo, offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (born in Hawaii)Started at guard for Steelers in 19-17 loss to Bengals. Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback, Miami Dolphins (Saint Louis)Was not active (hip) in Miami's regular season finale vs. New York Jets. Jahlani Tavai, linebacker, New England Patriots (University of Hawaii)Had four tackles, including a quarterback hit in Patriots 23-16 win over the Bills. Practice squad Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, offensive lineman, Baltimore Ravens (Keaau) Keith Kirkwood, receiver, Baltimore Ravens (University of Hawaii) Kohl Levao, offensive lineman, New York Jets (University of Hawaii) Injured reserve Alohi Gilman, safety, Los Angeles Chargers (Kahuku) Nate Herbig, interior offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis) Netane Muti, guard, Detroit Lions (Leilehua) Roman Wilson, receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis)