Ben Johnson made a decision.

The Detroit Lions worked all season to earn the NFC's top seed and ensure they wouldn't have to play anywhere but Ford Field until the Super Bowl.

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered an elbow injury on the Washington Commanders’ second snap and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night’s divisional playoff game.

Viewer audiences for the first weekend of the NFL playoffs were down 9.3% from last year, a bigger decline than what the league experienced during the regular season.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Mike McCarthy will not return as the team's coach.

Jayden Daniels doesn’t get fazed, even when a crunching hit leaves his face bloodied.

Jayden Daniels ran for a critical first down to set up Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard field goal that clanged off the right upright and went through as time expired, and the Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in an NFC wild-card game for the franchise’s first playoff win in 6,945 days.

Mike McCarthy says he absolutely wants to return as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight NFC South title while putting Mike Evans over 1,000 yards receiving.

Marcus Mariota threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin with 3 seconds left, lifting Washington to a 23-19 victory over the Dallas Cowboys and clinching the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs for the Commanders.

The Washington Commanders are in the playoffs in their first season with general manager Adam Peters, coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels.

A moment of silence was held for former President Jimmy Carter before the Atlanta Falcons' game at the Washington Commanders.

Injured Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts won't play Sunday against Dallas.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and Commanders tight end Zach Ertz cleared the air after they exchanged words following Washington’s comeback win over Philadelphia on Sunday.

Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown.

The Dolphins tough season is leading to tough questions.

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z won’t impact the NFL's relationship with the music mogul.

A person with knowledge of the meeting says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with congressional leaders to speak to them about the ongoing security issue of drones on game days.

The quarterback revitalization program the Minnesota Vikings have unofficially launched under coach Kevin O’Connell has a new participant in Daniel Jones.

Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Dallas’ Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown, and the Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Commanders’ skid to three games.

Teams considering a coaching change should be encouraged by some of the quick turnarounds around the NFL.

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders were stopped on a critical fourth down in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Saquon Barkley rushed for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.

Jayden Daniels was a limited participant in Washington Commanders practice Wednesday while dealing with a rib injury.

Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson could be seen taunting fans seconds before he and his teammates gave up a Hail Mary touchdown with time expired to lose to the Washington Commanders 18-15.

Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Washington Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Jayden Daniels is active and expected to play for the Washington Commanders against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears.

Bryce Young will start Sunday at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos after Andy Dalton sprained the thumb on his right throwing hand during a car crash in Charlotte.

The NFL authorized players to wear Guardian Caps during games this season in an effort to reduce head injuries.

The Washington Commanders blew out the Carolina Panthers 40-7 after losing rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to a rib injury.

Jayden Daniels left the Washington Commanders' game against the Carolina Panthers with a rib injury and the Commanders said in the second half their rookie quarterback would not return.

There's reason for hope around the Washington Commanders for the first time since the team has had this name.

Six winless teams earned their first wins of the season.

Rookie Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score in a remarkably efficient performance, and the Washington Commanders stunned Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals 38-33.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel voiced confidence in his team’s starting quarterback, Skylar Thompson, and provided an update on Tua Tagovailoa’s recovery from a concussion sustained during Thursday Night Football.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel gave an update on the health and playing status of running backs Raheem Mostert and Devon Achane Wednesday morning.

The Dolphins are ready for their opener

The Washington Commanders say they have fired an employee after he was shown making derogatory comments about players and fans in undercover video posted on social media.

The Miami Dolphins have named their captains for the 2024-2025 season on Monday morning.

The Miami Dolphins agreed to a contract extension with head coach Mike McDaniel on Friday.

The Washington Commanders' home field now will be known as Northwest Stadium.

A person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press the Dolphins are releasing quarterback Mike White.

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft from the Washington Commanders for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks from the 2025 draft.

Jayden Daniels will be the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams suffered torn ligaments in his left knee while taking part in special teams drills and will need season-ending surgery.

Five-time All-Pro Tyreek Hill was voted the NFL’s No. 1 wide receiver by The Associated Press in a preseason survey.

Jason Wright is no longer president of the Washington Commanders and is expected to leave the organization after the 2024 season.

The bet is off between Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers.

The NFL says it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose.

The Washington Commanders are making a big splash in free agency by signing linebacker Bobby Wagner.

The Washington Commanders have added a veteran quarterback in free agency.

Two people with knowledge of the move say the Washington Commanders are signing veteran tight end Zach Ertz.

The Miami Dolphins are working to keep Tua Tagovailoa in Miami.

The Washington Commanders are hiring San Francisco 49ers executive Adam Peters as their new general manager, a person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press.

Miami Dolphins Head coach Mike McDaniel refused to close the door on four injured players before practice Thursday and the Miami Dolphins’ final injury report ahead of their wild-card playoff matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs reflected that.

The Washington Commanders have fired coach Ron Rivera.

Brock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their first Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks for their respective conferences.

NFL leading rusher Christian McCaffrey will miss San Francisco’s regular-season finale with a mild calf strain but should be ready to return for the playoffs.

Sam Howell threw two more interceptions in the Washington Commanders' 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

New York Jets coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas will continue to lead the team next season as expected.

It looks like the Miami Dolphins will have their “Cheetah” back just in time for Sunday’s Christmas Eve showdown vs. the Dallas Cowboys but remain banged up on their offensive line.

The Miami Dolphins earned a shutout win over the New York Jets on Sunday, and likely wouldn’t have been able to do so without a much-needed performance by their star defensive end/ linebacker Bradley Chubb.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s sensational season is being noticed by NFL fans around the world.

A year ago, the Miami Dolphins began December with a loss to San Francisco that jump-started a five-game losing streak.

Tyreek Hill had two touchdowns among his 157 yards receiving to help the Miami Dolphins rout the Washington Commanders 45-15.

The Miami Dolphins are getting healthier just before they take the field against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Dak Prescott is rolling and so are the Dallas Cowboys.

The Washington Commanders have fired defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer.

DaRon Bland set an NFL record with his fifth interception return for a touchdown this season, Dak Prescott threw four TD passes and the Dallas Cowboys pulled away for a 45-10 Thanksgiving victory over the Washington Commanders.

The Los Angeles Rams are signing quarterback Carson Wentz, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.

A person familiar with the situation has told The Associated Press the Chicago Bears and recently acquired pass rusher Montez Sweat agreed to a four-year, $105 million contract extension through 2027.

The San Francisco 49ers got some needed help for their struggling defense, acquiring edge rusher Chase Young from the Washington Commanders for a conditional third-round draft pick.

The Chicago Bears have placed running back Khalil Herbert on injured reserve along with wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown.

Washington Commanders part-owner Magic Johnson has chided his NFL team for showing no intensity or fire in a 40-20 loss to the previously winless Chicago Bears.

Justin Fields connected with DJ Moore for 230 yards and three touchdowns to help the embattled Chicago Bears pick up their first win of the season by beating Washington 40-20.

Pushing the NFC champions to overtime is only a positive step if the Washington Commanders beat a team that’s lost 14 straight.

The Washington Commanders secured their first 2-0 start in 12 years with a 35-33 win over the Denver Broncos.

The new owners of the Washington Commanders are making the rounds to introduce themselves to the local community in the days leading up to the season opener.

The Baltimore Ravens’ NFL-record preseason winning streak ended at 24 with a loss to the Washington Commanders.

Coach Ron Rivera has named Sam Howell the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback.

Ron Rivera says he spoke to Eric Bieniemy about his comments that some Washington Commanders players expressed concern over the new offensive coordinator's coaching style.

The first practice of Washington Commanders training camp under new ownership definitely felt different than any opening day in decades.

The NFL says Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed confidence in the completion of the $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders.

A group led by Josh Harris has agreed to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder and his family.

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the NFL is reviewing the sale agreement of the Washington Commanders.

Dan Snyder has an agreement in principle to sell the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson for a North American professional sports record $6.05 billion.

Embattled Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder could very well sell the franchise before an investigation into his organization’s conduct can be complete.

A person familiar with the docket tells The Associated Press that Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder's future is on the agenda to be discussed at upcoming committee meetings in Florida before the annual NFL meeting in Arizona scheduled for late March.

The Washington Commanders have released quarterback Carson Wentz.

Jadeveon Clowney says he has apologized to Browns star Myles Garrett more than a week after criticizing Cleveland’s organization and coaching staff.

Coach Ron Rivera says rookie Sam Howell is expected start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders in their season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Washington Commanders are turning back to Carson Wentz as starting quarterback for their Week 17 game against the Cleveland Browns.

Daniel Jones and the New York Giants ended their winless streak by beating the Washington Commanders 20-12.

Two years after no team in the NFC East won more than seven games, all four have pulled off the trick with six weeks to go in the NFL's regular season.

The Washington Commanders have agreed to return security deposits to former season ticket holders and pay a $250,000 penalty in a settlement with the state of Maryland.

From the owner’s suite to the front office to the sideline, the number of women in the NFL is steadily rising.