Lions, Washington and Detroit

Detroit Lions' season ends after 45-31 loss to Washington Commanders in divisional round of the playoffs
The Detroit Lions' season is over after losing to the Washington Commanders 45-31 in the divisional round of the playoffs Saturday night.
Detroit Lions players frustrated and disappointed after divisional playoff loss to Washington Commanders
Anger, frustration and disappointment are just a few of the many feelings Detroit Lions​ players are dealing with following their playoff loss to the Washington Commanders.
Lions-Commanders predictions: Can Detroit slow down Washington’s rookie QB?
As Saturday’s game approaches, here’s a look at what experts are saying about the divisional-round matchup between the Lions and Commanders.
NFL playoff picks, predictions: Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders
The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders will do battle in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday when the Lions welcome Washington to Ford Field. Here's a look at some expert picks and predictions for the contest.
Would Detroit Lions have given Eagles a closer NFC title game than the Commanders?
It's impossible to assume Philadelphia Eagles would have beaten Detroit Lions by a large margin based on their NFC championship win over Commanders.
3 keys for Eagles offense vs. Commanders defense in NFC Championship game
The Eagles are 22-1 in their last 23 games when they’ve won the turnover battle, with the 36-33 loss to Washington in Week 16 being the lone exception. The Commanders had five takeaways in the win over the Lions last weekend.
Lions Defensive Players Struggle During NFC Championship Weekend
Unfortunately, the Lions did not live up to expectations. A 45-31 defeat at the hands of the Washington Commanders abruptly ended the most promising season in Lions history. A couple members of the Lions ' defense have expressed publicly their natural difficulties dealing with NFC Championship weekend.
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Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders: Scouting report, prediction for playoff game
THE NATION SPEAKS:Lions vs Commanders predictions for playoff game: National writers see a nail-biter All things Lions: Latest Detroit Lions news ... Jonathan Allen is back in the middle ...
Commanders-Lions: Jayden Daniels, Washington pull off one of NFL's greatest playoff upsets in 45-31 shootout win over Detroit
Detroit, which needed to win just two home games to make the first Super Bowl in franchise history, is out. The Commanders ...
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Commanders Lead the Lions 31-21 at Halftime
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against Detroit Lions in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory ...
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Washington Commanders shock Detroit Lions 45-31 to book NFC Championship game spot
In Saturday’s nightcap, the Washington Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. • On Sunday, there are two more high-profile showdowns ...
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RECAP: Lions vs. Commanders
The Detroit Lions' historic season has come to a heartbreaking end. The top-seeded Lions were upset by the No. 6 seed Washington Commanders, 45-31, Saturday night at Ford Field in the ...
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Noteworthy Numbers from Commanders' Divisional Win Over Detroit Lions
DETROIT -- The Washington Commanders are headed to the NFC Championship Game following a decisive 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night. While it can be argued the Commanders ...
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Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders meet nearly a year after coaching decisions affected their trajectories
Dan Quinn met with new Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters ... “I hope they call,” Quinn recalled thinking. The same day, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was ...