Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey hyped over first playoff win in 19 years for Washington Commanders

Acclaimed actor Matthew McConaughey, a huge Washington Commanders fan, celebrates playoff victory after two decades.

Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey hyped over first playoff win in 19 years for Washington Commanders

Matthew McConaughey reacting to Washington Commanders' first playoff win since 2005 (image via Vanity Fair)

It was a good day for Washington Commanders fans as Jayden Daniels led the team to its first playoff win in nearly two decades. One of the happiest is Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, who had been waiting for this day since ’74. The actor couldn’t contain his happiness as he took to social media to congratulate a rather huge list of names on the Commanders’ win.

On Commanders’ Sunday night’s match against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the former bagged a 23-20, marking the first playoff win since 2005. McConaughey immediately took to X to express his excitement and send out his wishes. The actor congratulated the Commanders backstage team, Josh Harris, Adam Peters, and Dan Quinn, who worked relentlessly to this point. Furthermore, he acknowledged the players and the fans, which included himself as well.

@Commanders win!! congrats to josh harris, adam peters, dan quinn, the players, and all fans. Been one here since ‘74.Hail!!!

Matthew McConaughey via X
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McConaughey, a Texas native, previously revealed having always been a Washington Commanders’ fan. In an interview way back in 2020, he opened up about the wordplay that inclined him to the team. Hilariously, he credited it to his favorite player, Chris Hanburger, which sounded like his favorite fast food. McConaughey’s degree of fanaticism went to the extent of the actor wanting to purchase the team back in 2022 before Josh Harris had acquired it.

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The victory comes as a historic moment for the team and everybody involved in its success. Quarterback Daniels spoke to the media after the game, highlighting his gratitude and excitement. Furthermore, he shared his tough call to put the team above his sacrificial touchdown. Next up, the team will butt heads with the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round on January 18.

Matthew McConaughey sent the internet spiraling after Commanders’ merch

Texas celebrity Matthew McConaughey is glued to the television to watch the Commanders scout the field. If his vocal support was not clue enough, he is often seen supporting the team in their victories and losses. The 2024-25 season was no different as McConaughey posted the team’s 6-2 win against the Chicago Bears.

The ‘How to lose a guy in 10 days’ actor took to X to share a selfie tributing the Commanders as he donned a burgundy-and-gold hat with ‘Hail’ written over it. The post immediately reached its right audience, currently having more than 2 million views. Subsequently, the fans went to extreme efforts to get their hands on the merch.

The hat, from Savoir Clothing, was sold out due to its high demand. As informed by owner Jade Preis, the charts spiked up to 1000% in less than a week. Suffice it to say, McConaughey continues to influence the fans with his own admiration.