Jared Goff had several moments to forget against the Washington Commanders, especially after he was slammed to the floor after throwing a costly pick-six in the second quarter

The Commanders, who were 4-13 a year ago, a franchise of ill repute for a generation, are going to the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu is in his seventh year in the NFL, competing in the playoffs for the first time. Luvu started in the league with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and then played for the Carolina Panthers before signing a three-year

Wagner and Luvu's complementary styles create the perfect "Yin and Yang" of the Commanders' linebacker unit, driving their success this season.

Quan Martin intercepted Jared Goff and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown with 5:25 left in the second quarter of the divisional playoff game at Ford Field in Detroit. On the return, Goff was knocked to the ground by Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu, whose helmet struck the lower part of Goff’s facemask.

Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong's edge rush attempt gets home on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff forcing a fumble which was recovered by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu.

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns to help Washington Commanders reach the NFC title game for the first time in 33 years; Washington will play the winner of Sundays Los Angeles Rams-Philadelphia Eagles game for a spot in the Super Bowl,

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.

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The Commanders, 4-13 a season ago, are one win from the Super Bowl after upsetting the top-seeded Lions on their home field.

The Lions started the game strong, stopping Washington on fourth down, and then going 71 yards for a touchdown drive to take a 7-0 lead. The Commanders cut the lead to 7-3 with a field goal, then took a 10-3 lead when Lions quarterback Jared Goff fumbled at the Washington 25-yard line.

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.