Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game
— Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit.
National Football League
FINAL
Washington Commanders
45
Detroit Lions
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 3 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 45 |
| DET | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
Ford Field · 64,774 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | W 27-10 | NFL |
| 10/19/26 | @ San Francisco 49ers | L 17-23 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs New York Giants | D 27-27 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | L 13-30 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | vs Seattle Seahawks | W 33-31 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:01 45-31
Jake Bates 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:31 45-28
Jeremy McNichols 1 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Touchdown 13:29 38-28
Brian Robinson Jr. 1 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Touchdown 6:57 31-28
Jahmyr Gibbs 8 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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Touchdown 1:46 31-21
Zach Ertz 5 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Touchdown 4:01 24-21
Jameson Williams 61 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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Touchdown 5:25 24-14
Quan Martin 40 Yd Interception Return (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Touchdown 6:23 17-14
Terry McLaurin 58 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Touchdown 7:44 10-14
Sam LaPorta 2 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
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Touchdown 10:55 10-7
Brian Robinson Jr. 2 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Field Goal 3:50 3-7
Zane Gonzalez 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:36 0-7
Jahmyr Gibbs 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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WSH
1 play, -1 yard, 0:25 · End of Game
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DET 0:25
12 plays, 49 yards, 2:01 · Interception
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WSH 2:26
7 plays, 34 yards, 2:35 · Missed FG
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DET 5:01
10 plays, 60 yards, 2:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:01 45-31
Jake Bates 28 Yd Field Goal
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WSH 7:31
8 plays, 66 yards, 4:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:31 45-28
Jeremy McNichols 1 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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DET 12:04
3 plays, 27 yards, 1:25 · Interception
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WSH 13:29
15 plays, 70 yards, 8:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:29 38-28
Brian Robinson Jr. 1 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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DET 6:57
11 plays, 91 yards, 5:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:57 31-28
Jahmyr Gibbs 8 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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WSH 12:53
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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WSH
1 play, -1 yard, 0:22 · End of Half
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DET 0:22
7 plays, 41 yards, 1:24 · Interception
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WSH 1:46
7 plays, 70 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:46 31-21
Zach Ertz 5 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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DET 4:01
3 plays, 73 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:01 24-21
Jameson Williams 61 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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DET 5:25
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:58 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:25 24-14
Quan Martin 40 Yd Interception Return (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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WSH 6:23
3 plays, 70 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:23 17-14
Terry McLaurin 58 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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DET 7:44
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:44 10-14
Sam LaPorta 2 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
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WSH 10:55
11 plays, 78 yards, 5:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:55 10-7
Brian Robinson Jr. 2 Yd Rush (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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DET 0:55
5 plays, 51 yards, 2:55 · Fumble
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WSH 3:50
10 plays, 41 yards, 3:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:50 3-7
Zane Gonzalez 47 Yd Field Goal
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DET 7:36
6 plays, 71 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:36 0-7
Jahmyr Gibbs 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
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WSH 10:38
8 plays, 51 yards, 3:07 · Downs
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DET 13:45
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:15 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
WSH
DET
27
1st Downs
30
12
Passing 1st downs
19
12
Rushing 1st downs
10
3
1st downs from penalties
1
4-12
3rd down efficiency
3-9
3-4
4th down efficiency
2-2
73
Total Plays
68
481
Total Yards
521
6.6
Yards per Play
7.7
11
Total Drives
11
299
Passing
320
22/31
Comp/Att
25/43
9.6
Yards per pass
7.1
0
Interceptions thrown
4
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-16
182
Rushing
201
42
Rushing Attempts
23
4.3
Yards per rush
8.7
4-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-6
4-25
Penalties
5-30
0
Turnovers
5
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
4
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:59
Possession
26:01
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- D.J. Reed Questionable
- Jacob Saylors Questionable
- Jimmy Rolder Out
- Cade Mays Questionable
- Jack Campbell Doubtful
Washington Commanders
- Javon Kinlaw Questionable
- Jeremy McNichols Doubtful
- Daron Payne Out
- Jer'Zhan Newton Injured Reserve
- Terry McLaurin Injured Reserve
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