The Dolphins already had the longest playoff win drought. The Commanders’ win gave Miami another unfortunate title.

The Detroit Lions are trying to shed some franchise history during the 2025 NFL playoffs. If the Lions can win two playoff games against Washington and then the winner of the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams,

The Washington Commanders upset the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions with a 45-31 victory and have punched their ticket to the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991. The Commanders’ opponent and the site of the NFC Championship will come down to Sunday’s matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams.

From 1982 until 1991, the Commanders played in a total of five conference title games and four Super Bowls during a span that ended with three Lombardi Trophies. However, after losing to the Lions in the NFC title game to end their 1991 season, the Commanders didn't make it back to the NFC Championship until beating Detroit on Saturday night.

Washington Commanders reporter Sam Fortier describes the team’s reaction following their 45-31 upset of the Detroit Lions on Jan. 18.

Teddy Bridgewater is in his 2nd stint with the Detroit Lions as Jared Goff's backup, having retired after the 2023 season and re-signing late in 2024.