Washington Commanders Stun Top-Seeded Detroit Lions in NFC Playoffs

The Commanders, led by quarterback Jayden Daniels and German lineman Brandon Coleman, are one win away from their first Super Bowl appearance in 33 years.

The Washington Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions 45-31, eliminating the NFC's top seed from the playoffs.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels delivered a near-flawless performance with five touchdowns in his second career playoff game.
The Lions struggled with five turnovers, including three interceptions by quarterback Jared Goff, undermining strong individual efforts from Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs.
The Commanders’ victory marks their first NFC Championship Game appearance since their last Super Bowl win 33 years ago under their former team name.
In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the conference final with a 23-14 win over the Houston Texans, highlighted by Travis Kelce's record-breaking ninth 100-yard playoff game.