With the Vikings boasting one of the NFL's best wide receivers in Justin Jefferson, the Lions' secondary had a tough task on Sunday. Jefferson has tormented Detroit throughout his career, but thanks to an overall solid game plan the Lions were able to limit his impact.
The Detroit Lions lost to the Washington Commanders after a series of costly errors in their NFL divisional playoff.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs breaks free up the left sideline for a 33-yard rushing gain against the Washington Commanders.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 2-yard touchdown pass while being tackled to tight end Sam LaPorta who makes spectacular one-handed snag.
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QB Jared Goff speaks to the media about what they could've done better for a different outcome. QB Jared Goff speaks to the media about what they could've done better for a different outcome.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is saying who he believes is responsible for the team's loss to the Washington Commanders.
Jayden Daniels was nearly flawless on Saturday night, leading the Commanders to an easy upset of the heavily favored Lions.
The Detroit Lions ' 2024 season came to a disappointing end in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Five turnovers doomed the group, and the Washington Commanders were able to steal a 45-31 win at Ford Field. Here are grades for each position group based on performance in Saturday's game.
Detroit Lions fans are all too well-acquainted with horrible Sundays, but this one might be the worst. This was the year. This was the team. This is how they’ll
Jayden Daniels passed for two touchdowns, Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for two more and Mike Sainristil had two interceptions to help the Washington Commanders pull off a stunning 45-31 victory over the host Detroit Lions in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night.