Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball past Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurike (91) during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) helps quarterback Jared Goff (16) up against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) reacts to a two-yard touchdown pass to Sam LaPorta against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) catches as pass as Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn watches against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels celebrates with Bobby Wagner (54) after an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, left, and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, right, talk after an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) reacts to a reception against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) and Frankie Luvu (4) celebrate a sack on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) stiff arms Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) on a 58-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) catches a two-yard touchdown pass as Washington Commanders safety Percy Butler (35) defends during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a one-yard touchdown run against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)
Washington Commanders wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) breaks the tackle of Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball past Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurike (91) during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)