Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates against the Washington Commanders during an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) AP
In one of the wildest playoff games in recent memory, Jayden Daniels and the No. 6-seed Washington Commanders pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31. Daniels was nearly flawless in repeatedly staring down Detroit's blitz-happy defense,
QB Jared Goff committed four turnovers and the Detroit Lions allowed 182 yards rushing as they fell two wins short of the Super Bowl.
The Lions defense got a much-needed stop to open the second half of Saturday night's game against the Commanders and their offense moved them back within one score of the visiting team.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson pulls out a lateral-to-shovel pass that goes from running back David Montgomery to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown which results in a 20-yard gain.
The best Detroit Lions season in franchise history came to a disappointing end at home. The Lions (15-3) shot themselves in the foot over and over in a 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders (14-5) in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night at Ford Field.
Wednesday brought word that Steve Heiden will leave his job as the Lions' tight ends coach in order to coach the Jets' offensive line and he's the latest in a long list of coaches to leave the team since their playoff loss to the Commanders.
One of the big reactions came from Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who was ironically in the midst of the coaching change, as he interviewed quarterback Caleb Williams on the podcast he hosts with his brother, Equanimeous, who also used to play for the Bears.