Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz was limited in practice this week, but he is not listed on the team’s final injury report and expected to play on Sund
Commanders safety Mike Sanristil picked off a Goff pass in the end zone to stop one last Lions drive in the first half, allowing everyone to finally catch their breath with Washington leading, 31-21. For the game, Washington had four interceptions (three of Goff and one of Williams on a trick-play attempt).
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 and the Commanders stunned the Lions 45-31 in Detroit to advance to the NFC championship game. Here's what we learned.
Behind a long touchdown pass by Jayden Daniels and a Pick 6 of Jared Goff, the Washington Commanders lead the Detroit Lions, 31-21, late in the first half of their NFC Divisional Round playoff game.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels hits his tight end Zach Ertz over the middle of the field for a 7-yard fourth down reception.
Detroit, which needed to win just two home games to make the first Super Bowl in franchise history, is out. The Commanders are moving onto the NFC title game for the first time since the end of the '91 season.
The surprising Washington Commanders upset the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round.
Jayden Daniels was nearly flawless on Saturday night, leading the Commanders to an easy upset of the heavily favored Lions.
Daniels' first TD came with 6:23 left in the second quarter when he connected with receiver Terry McLaurin on a screen pass to the left. McLaurin then split two defenders at the line of scrimmage and sprinted 58 yards for a touchdown.
The Arizona Cardinals did not make the playoffs this season, but come of their former players did. The NFL playoffs continue with the divisional round beginning Saturday. The second game on the Saturday schedule has the Washington Commanders on the road against