The Washington Commanders are heading to the NFC championship game. On Saturday, the Commanders shocked almost everyone, defeating the Detroit Lions 45-31 to advance to their first NFC title game in 33 years. Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was phenomenal, but he had plenty of help. The Commanders won the turnover battle (5-0) against the league’s top offense. … [Read more...] about 6 takeaways from Commanders’ upset win over Lions
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Commanders lead Lions at halftime: Four first-half takeaways
The Washington Commanders lead the Detroit Lions 31-21 at halftime in Saturday’s NFC divisional round matchup at Ford Field. Here are four takeaways from the first half: Jayden Daniels is ridiculous Tell us something we don’t know. The rookie, on the road, facing arguably the NFL’s best team in front of a raucous crowd, completed 14 of 21 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns … [Read more...] about Commanders lead Lions at halftime: Four first-half takeaways
Commanders’ fan Kevin Durant responds to Jahymr Gibbs’ celebration
The Detroit Lions showed why they have the NFL’s most explosive offense on their second possession of Saturday’s NFC divisional round game against the Washington Commanders. Second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs touched the ball four times for 48 yards, including a one-yard touchdown to give Detroit an early 7-0 lead. Once Gibbs scored, he celebrated. And his celebration was a … [Read more...] about Commanders’ fan Kevin Durant responds to Jahymr Gibbs’ celebration
NFC Divisional Round: Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions odds, picks and predictions
The Washington Commanders (13-5) and Detroit Lions (15-2) meet in an NFC Divisional Round Game Saturday night. Kickoff from Ford Field is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Commanders vs. Lions odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions. Washington is coming off a 23-20 Wild Card win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last … [Read more...] about NFC Divisional Round: Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions odds, picks and predictions
NFL Transactions: Saturday 1/18
Bills Elevated C Will Clapp and WR Jalen Virgil to their active roster. Commanders Elevated DE Andre Jones and DB Kevon Seymour to their active roster. Activated RB Colson Yankoff from injured reserve. Placed LB Jordan Magee on injured reserve. Eagles Elevated FB Khari Blasingame and LB Nicholas Morrow to their active roster. Lions Elevated DT Chris Smith and DB Stantley … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 1/18