Lions shocked by Commanders in crushing 45-31 loss to end Super Bowl dreams t

The Detroit Lions’ greatest season ever is over — yes, just like that, Jeff Daniels.

The Washington Commanders had every answer Saturday night.

The Lions turned the ball four times, including a fumble and pick-six from Jared Goff and a trick play that ended with a season-crushing Jameson Williams interception, as Jayden Daniels and the Commanders silenced the Ford Field crowd in a shocking 45-31 upset.

Washington (14-5) moves onto the NFC championship game next Sunday for the first time since 1991, at either the Philadelphia Eagles or Los Angeles Rams.

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) scores a touchdown against Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (6) during the first half of the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

The Lions (15-3) go home after a best-ever 15-2 regular season and their first-ever No. 1 seed. A win would have given them their first chance to host an NFC title game. They are only NFC team never to reach the Super Bowl.

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