Lions, Washington Commanders and NFL

Commanders' stunning win over Lions ends this historical NFL playoff drought that dates to 1991
From 1982 until 1991, the Commanders played in a total of five conference title games and four Super Bowls during a span that ended with three Lombardi Trophies. However, after losing to the Lions in the NFC title game to end their 1991 season, the Commanders didn't make it back to the NFC Championship until beating Detroit on Saturday night.
Commanders-Lions: Jayden Daniels, Washington pull off one of NFL's greatest playoff upsets in 45-31 shootout win over Detroit
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.
Dan Campbell Takes Blame for Lions' Stunning Playoff Loss to Commanders: 'My Fault'
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is taking responsibility after the No. 1 seed Lions suffered a 45-31 divisional round playoff loss to the
Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game
Washington Commanders reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
Dan Campbell brought to tears after Lions' crushing playoff loss to Commanders
But Jayden Daniels and the Commanders took control by outscoring Detroit 28-14 in the second quarter to take a 31-21 halftime advantage. Daniels and the Commanders were able to keep the momentum going in the second half to shock the top-seeded Lions in Detroit.
Jayden Daniels, Commanders stun Lions to earn first NFC championship trip in 33 years: Key takeaways
Washington followed its first playoff win since the 2005 season with a historic divisional upset against Detroit on the road.
Commanders vs. Lions live score, updates: Washington back in NFL playoffs’ divisional round
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.
Lions shocked by Commanders in crushing 45-31 loss to end Super Bowl dreams
The Detroit Lions turned the ball 5 times, with 4 by Jared Goff, in a stunning 45-31 loss to Washington Commanders in NFL divisional playoff game.
Commanders defeat Lions, will face Rams-Eagles winner in NFC championship game
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders put on a show, defeating the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the NFC divisional playoffs.
Commanders take down Lions, head to NFC championship for first time in 33 years
The Washington Commanders are heading to the NFC championship game for the first time in 33 years after defeating the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night in Detroit. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 22 of
Commanders stun Lions in NFL thriller, Chiefs advance
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a 45-31 victory over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday in a stunning NFL postseason upset.
Commanders vs. Lions score, takeaways: Washington stuns top-seeded Detroit in shootout to reach NFC title game
In one of the wildest playoff games in recent memory, Jayden Daniels and the No. 6-seed Washington Commanders pulled off a ...
Kevin Durant Reacts to Jahmyr Gibbs' Troll with Viral TD for Lions vs. Commanders
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant had a hilarious response to Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs mimicking a classic ...
Who will the Commanders play in the NFC Championship Game?
The Commanders are still alive. We break down what’s next for them in the NFC Championship of the 2025 NFL Playoffs.
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What they’re saying nationally after Lions' shocking loss to Commanders
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The Commanders won again? Who are these guys? What is happening here?
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Divided house for Lions-Commanders matchup, but game brings family together
He's a Commanders fan; she's a Lions fan. The Roseville couple, family from across the U.S. will be together in Detroit to ...
The Weekend Scene: What to do in the DC area for MLK Day weekend 2025
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A Commander-in-Chief's final journey led by military tradition
President Jimmy Carter, the nation’s 39th chief executive and the first U.S. Naval Academy graduate to serve in the Oval ...