Commanders vs. Lions highlights: Four big moments from Washington’s 45-31 win
Recap: No. 1 seed Detroit stunned by phenom Jayden Daniels, Washington, 45-31
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Commanders vs. Lions score: Washington stuns top-seeded Detroit in shootout to reach NFC title game
NFL playoff winners, losers of Saturday: Lions run out of magic vs. Commanders
The top-seeded playoff teams had wildly divergent experiences on Saturday, as the Chiefs rolled to another win before the Lions' season was upended.
The Commanders are a win away from the Super Bowl. Let that marinate for a bit
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.
Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral moment as a chance to educate about OCD
Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez, right, kicks the game winning field goal from the hold of Tress Way during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)
LIVE BLOG: Follow Lions' Divisional Round Game Against Commanders
The Detroit Lions are set to take on the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. After a first-round bye, the Lions will take on a Commanders team led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. With an assortment of talent around him, Daniels poses a threat to the Lions' defense.
Commanders and Lions More Alike Than Not Entering Divisional Round
The Washington Commanders have some similarities between them, including their affinity for attempting fourth-down conversions.
Commanders players who went through Washington 'darkness' savor the chance to take part in playoffs
Jayden Daniels' NFL playoff debut also will be the first chance for Brian Robinson Jr., Sam Cosmi and a handful of other Washington holdovers to play in the postseason.
Washington Commanders shock Detroit Lions 45-31 to book NFC Championship game spot
• The Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs at 4:30 p.m. ET at frigid Arrowhead Stadium in Sunday’s first NFL divisional round game. In Saturday’s nightcap, the Washington Commanders head to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET.
Fourth down could decide Detroit Lions-Commanders game: 'Bold without being reckless'
The Washington Commanders set an NFL record for highest fourth-down conversion percentage (87%) by a team with at least 10 attempts.
Lions vs Commanders: Last-minute thoughts and final score prediction
After a well-deserved bye week to the second round of the postseason, the Detroit Lions are back in action on Saturday night. The top-seeded Lions host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round matchup at Ford Field.
His OCD on full display, Commanders' Gonzalez still drilled the kick of his life
One of NBC’s final updates from Tampa on Sunday night was a 40-second video of Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez repeatedly adjusting his sock.
New-look Commanders give fans something to believe in
After the Washington Commanders posted their best regular-season record since 1991 and recorded their first playoff win in 19 years, local fans are starting to believe again.