In one of the wildest playoff games in recent memory, Jayden Daniels and the No. 6-seed Washington Commanders pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31. Daniels was nearly flawless in repeatedly staring down Detroit's blitz-happy defense,
Washington followed its first playoff win since the 2005 season with a historic divisional upset against Detroit on the road.
After winning five nail-biters in a row, the Washington Commanders advanced to the NFC championship game comfortably because their defense got five turnovers and their offense never gave the ball away.
The Washington Commanders, one of the top four teams in the NFL, are seriously lacking in All-NFL and NFC Team representation.
What's the path for a Washington Commanders upset at Detroit Lions? Jayden Daniels among 3 things to watch in NFC divisional round playoff game.
The Detroit Lions improbable run is officially over. After a 15-2 regular-season record, NFC North championship, and No. 1 seed, the Lions succumbed to the Wash
QB Jared Goff committed four turnovers and the Detroit Lions allowed 182 yards rushing as they fell two wins short of the Super Bowl.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates with running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) after Gibbs scored a touchdown during the first half as the Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. Jake May | [email protected]
The Washington Commanders are headed to the conference championship game for the first time in over thirty years and will get the pleasure of facing the Philade
The Detroit Lions became the second team in NFL history to win 15 games in the regular season and not advance in the playoffs.
Detroit is looking for a second-straight NFC Championship game appearance, while Washington is looking for a first trip since the 1991 season.