The freezing-cold As the sixth-seeded Commanders punished an error-plagued Lions effort, Daniels tossed two touchdowns and finished with 299 passing yards and no interceptions, leaving Detroit’s Ford Field in shellshocked stillness.
One of the most formidable teams throughout the regular season, the Lions’ explosive offense helped them reach a 15-2 record, leading many to think they were primed to win the franchise’s first Super Bowl.
However, a series of mistakes, including five turnovers, caused Washington to gain insurmountable momentum in an intense slugfest, and their hopes of winning the championship were dashed in spectacular way.
These scores came during a frenzied second-quarter rush in which the two teams combined for an incredible six touchdowns.
With tight end Sam LaPorta catching an incredible one-handed touchdown throw and Jameson Williams sprinting 61 yards into the goal zone following a deft Detroit trick play, the Lions themselves generated two thrilling moments.
When running back Williams threw an interception on a risky Detroit trick play, Washington was able to reclaim possession and score their sixth touchdown of the game, making the score 45-28.
This effectively ended the game. In the final seconds of the fourth quarter, Goff ended a miserable performance by making his third interception to end the game. With a 12-5 record at the end of the season, the Commanders will now travel to play the Philadelphia Eagles or Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game next week, with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
