Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns as the Commanders reached the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
The No. 2 pick in the draft lifted Washington into the NFC championship game after taking down the top-seeded Lions.
Washington won the turnover battle 5-0 to dump the NFC’s top seed out of the playoffs and advance to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1992
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson respects the playoff opponent, but also is not going to back down from his assignment.
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson appeared to suffer a broken arm against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night.
Commanders offensive guard Sam Cosmi was injured when Brian Robinson ran for a go-ahead touchdown early in the second quarter. Cosmi’s right leg bent awkwardly and he limped off the field.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels showed class during the playoff game on Saturday night by praying with Terrion Arnold after Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered an injury.
The Lions continued to pick up devastating injuries on Saturday night when Amik Robertson went down with a nasty injury.
Less than two minutes into the Lions’ 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Detroit cornerback Amik Robertson broke his arm. On Sunday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero provided an update on Robertson’s condition.
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson has been ruled out by the team following an elbow injury he suffered during Saturday's divisional playoff game against the Washington Commanders.
Jayden Daniels was nearly flawless on Saturday night, leading the Commanders to an easy upset of the heavily favored Lions.