When your team hasn’t won a playoff game since 2005, every postseason victory feels like winning the Super Bowl. That’s exactly howAlexis Ohanian, entrepreneur, Reddit co-founder, and die-hard Washington Commanders fan, lived Sunday night. The Commanders scraped out a dramatic 23-20 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card game, and Ohanian was there for every jaw-dropping moment.
Ohanian didn’t just attend the game-he came ready to party. Before kickoff, he hopped on X to share his pregame hype: “Armed with a Celsius and a Zyn and ready for a great night in Tampa.” He even threw out an open invite to fellow Commanders fans, promising to buy drinks if they crossed paths.
Alexis Ohanian supports Commanders in Wild Card matchup
The game itself? A rollercoaster of emotions. With quarterback Jayden Daniels running the show, the Commanders’ offense delivered clutch plays, including two touchdown passes. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin lived up to Ohanian’s pregame praise–“Big players show up and show out on big nights”-hauling in seven receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown. But, as any Commanders fan knows, nothing comes easy.
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The moment of truth arrived with mere seconds left on the clock. Zane Gonzalez lined up for a 37-yard field goal to break the 20-20 tie. It wasn’t perfect-his kick ricocheted off the right upright-but luck was on Washington’s side, and the ball sailed through. Game over. Commanders fans, including Ohanian, erupted in celebration.
Alexis Ohanian: A lifetime of loyalty and a family tradition of fandom
For Ohanian, this win wasn’t just about one game; it was about loyalty paying off. The guy’s been a devoted fan for years, even decking out a wall in his home with Commanders memorabilia, including a Sean Taylor jersey. Just a week earlier, he watched his team pull off another nail-biter, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 22-19 in the final seconds. “Never in doubt!” he joked on X, admitting he was actually pretty doubtful until the very end.
It’s easy to see why Ohanian’s fandom feels so personal. He’s shared glimpses of his football bond with his dad, curating that memorabilia wall together and passing down a love for Washington’s team. Now, as a dad himself, he seems to relish the idea of carrying on that tradition, but with a little more flair-like tweeting midgame and hyping up fans online.
With this playoff win, the Commanders are onto the next round, and you can bet Ohanian will be front and center, Zyn in hand, cheering his heart out. For him, it’s not just about being a fan; it’s about being part of the story.
One thing’s for sure: When the Commanders are on, so is Ohanian. And if this wild card game was any indication, the rest of the playoffs are going to be just as unpredictable-and just as fun to watch.
