The Washington Commanders did not “take the points” and settle for field goals on fourth down. They knocked out the Detroit Lions with touchdowns after converting on fourth down.
Dan Campbell did what he always does -- he took the blame -- this time, through heartbreak while fighting off tears after a playoff loss to the Commanders.
Dan Campbell fought back tears after the Detroit Lions were stunned the Washington Commanders in the divisional round. After a record-setting 15-2 regular season run, the NFC’s top-seeded
Following their divisional-round loss vs. the Commanders, Lions head coach Dan Campbell gave an emotional post-game speech.
An emotional Dan Campbell spoke to the media after the Lions were stunned by the Washington Commanders in the NFL’s divisional playoff round.
HC Dan Campbell speaks to the media on the loss to Washington Commanders and the game as whole from his point of view.
The Detroit Lions host the Washington Commanders at Ford Field for the NFC divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
QB Jared Goff committed four turnovers and the Detroit Lions allowed 182 yards rushing as they fell two wins short of the Super Bowl.
Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance, and the Washington Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday to reach the NFC championship game.
The Lions were built well enough that Goff didn't need to be the best quarterback in the league for them to advance. But even this kind of a Maserati needs a driver who won’t plow into traffic.
Highlights from the surprising Washington Commanders’ upset of the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round.