The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. They will play the winner of the Eagles-Rams game in the NFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 (1/26/25) on the road.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams carries the football during an NFC playoff game against the Washington Commanders on Jan. 18, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit.in the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. They will play the winner of the Eagles-Rams game in the NFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 on the road.
Commanders guard Sam Cosmi suffered a knee injury 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. He was later ruled out. Robertson’s injury created another challenge for a short-handed defense as it tried to contain rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Robertson played well in Detroit’s previous game, slowing down Minnesota Vikings All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson.Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu injured a hamstring in the third quarter. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription. Cayden Steele may be reached atIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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