Detroit has watched two of its best seasons in team history close in heartbreaking defeats in consecutive years. They have earned their sky-high expectations, but they'll have to wait another year to try to reach them.

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

Expectations were low for the Washington Commanders this season because they had a rookie quarterback. Washington would be planting the seeds to eventually get a fully bloomed quarterback, but as it turns out,

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