Washington Commanders reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and Washington stunned Detroit.

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

The Detroit Lions lost 45-31 to the Washington Commanders on Saturday night, ending their dominant 2024-25 season in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Lions fell short of their postseason performance from last season,

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).

The Detroit Lions lost to the Washington Commanders after a series of costly errors in their NFL divisional playoff.