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 Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels throws a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz. Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connects with running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a gain of 3 yards. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambles for 15 yards against the Detroit Lions.
Jayden Daniels passed for two touchdowns, Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for two more and Mike Sainristil had two interceptions to help the Washington Commanders pull off a stunning 45-31 victory over the host Detroit Lions in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night.
The Sporting News is tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Lions vs. Commanders on Saturday night as Washington stuns Detroit.
The surprising Washington Commanders take on the NFC top seed Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round. Follow along for live updates, scores and analysis.
The Lions are the favorite to win the Super Bowl, via BetMGM's odds, after securing the NFC's No. 1 seed. Their first matchup is against the Washington Commanders, led by Daniels. Daniels has led some incredible, dramatic wins, including a walk-off win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round.
Detroit is looking for a second-straight NFC Championship game appearance, while Washington is looking for a first trip since the 1991 season.
The NFL playoffs are underway, and the Detroit Lions will host the Washington Commanders as part of the Divisional Round on Saturday night. Former Oregon Ducks
In the NFC Championship Game for the 1991 season, the Washington Redskins defeated the Detroit Lions 41-10. Neither franchise made it back to that stage of the postseason until last season, when the Lions lost to the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFC Championship Game.
On Saturday night, the Washington Commanders pulled off an incredible upset of the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions, 45-31. Now, the Commanders will play in the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1991 season.
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