Commanders safety Mike Sanristil picked off a Goff pass in the end zone to stop one last Lions drive in the first half, allowing everyone to finally catch their breath with Washington leading, 31-21. For the game, Washington had four interceptions (three of Goff and one of Williams on a trick-play attempt).
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady called Commanders QB Jayden Daniels "Unreal" in an NFC Divisional win over No. 1 seed Detroit Lions.
FOX Sports Jay Glazer broke news that Commanders All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner will play NFC Divisional Round with high ankle sprain.
It's rare for an NFL team to have a Super Bowl-winning player on its executive staff who also mentors the team's rookie quarterback, but that's exactly what Doug Williams has done with Jayden Daniels.
The NFL playoff schedule continues with three wild-card games Sunday: The Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here's what you need to know before the NFL playoff games today,
After Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix bowed out in the first game of the day, Daniels made sure a first-year quarterback would be represented in the divisional round. The No. 2 overall pick completed 24 of 35 passes for 268 yards, two touchdowns and no picks while rushing for 36 yards on 13 attempts.
Daniels, the dual-threat dynamo behind the Washington Commanders ’ rapid turnaround, and Nix, whose steady playmaking turned the Denver Broncos into one of the league’s biggest surprises, are only the fourth pair of rookie quarterbacks to make the playoffs in the same season after serving as full-time starters.
Denver Broncos lost to Bills 31-7 in wild card round ... Minnesota Vikings lost to Rams 27-9 in wild card round. 6. Washington Commanders beat Buccaneers 23-20 in wild card round. 7. Green Bay Packers lost to Eagles 22-10 in wild card round.
Other medical opinions changed that outlook and Montgomery remains on track to play against the Commanders this week ... Pittsburgh Steelers lost to Ravens 28-14 in wild card round. 7. Denver Broncos lost to Bills 31-7 in wild card round.
Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on NFL Wild Card Weekend.
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix and Washington Commanders 'Jayden Daniels have led their respective franchises to the NFL Playoffs in just their first NFL seasons. Because of their ...
The NFL playoffs are underway, and the Detroit Lions will host the Washington Commanders as part of the Divisional Round on Saturday night. Former Oregon Ducks