Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to upset of top seeded Lions

Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to upset of top-seeded Lions

Daniels threw two TD passes to help Washington return to the NFC title game for first time in 33 years.

ESPN - 2h

Turnovers and depleted defense contribute to top-seeded Lions' quick playoff exit

The Detroit Lions worked all season to earn the NFC's top seed and ensure they wouldn't have to play anywhere but Ford Field until the Super Bowl

ABC News - 4h

Winners and losers from Saturday's NFL divisional round games: Jayden Daniels shines, Jared Goff struggles

Here's who won and lost the most during Saturday's games

CBS Sports - 4h

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 to reach the NFC championship game for the ...

ABC News - 5h

Lions CB Amik Robertson hurt and QB Jared Goff misses a series in playoff game vs. Commanders

Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered an elbow injury on the Washington Commanders’ second snap and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night’s divisional playoff game

ABC News - 6h

'Special' Small leads WVU to upset of No. 2 ISU

Javon Small scored 12 of his 27 points in the final 2 minutes, leading West Virginia to a 64-57 victory over No. 2 Iowa State on Saturday night, ending the Cyclones' national-best 12-game winning ...

ESPN - 8h

Commanders lead Lions 45-31 in fourth quarter of NFL divisional game

Will Houston QB C.J. Stroud be able to pull the massive upset off against Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending champions?

NBC News - 13h

2025 NFL playoff bracket prediction, picks: Jayden Daniels ends Lions' magical season; Rams clip Eagles

Here's your weekly dose of John Breech's NFL picks

CBS Sports - 18h

A Commanders upset of Lions could set off chain reaction of open coaching jobs getting filled quickly

If the Lions lose Saturday, Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson will be available to talk with teams in person beginning Jan. 20

CBS Sports - 19h

2025 NFL playoffs: Is having a bye worth it for top seeds? Chiefs, Lions have great shot in 14-team field

The Lions and Chiefs have a great chance to go to the Super Bowl

CBS Sports - 1d

Detroit has its hands full solving the Jayden Daniels problem

The Lions are two home wins from their first Super Bowl in franchise history, but the Commanders QB could play the ultimate spoiler tonight.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Commanders' Jayden Daniels earns praise from Lions' Jared Goff: 'It doesn't look like he is a rookie'

Daniels and Goff will face off Saturday for a spot in the NFC Championship

CBS Sports - 2d

The Lions and Commanders have one thing in common — and it could decide who advances

oing to be a game that’s going to go all the way down to the end.”

NBC News - 2d

Jayden Daniels accomplishes a feat last done by Slinging Sammy Baugh in 1937

Jayden Daniels, meet Slinging Sammy Baugh

ABC News - 3d

Clemson hires Penn State's Tom Allen as defensive coordinator after leading Nittany Lions' top-10 defense

Under Allen, Penn State's defense put up some impressive stats this season

CBS Sports - 4d

Daniels, Commanders continue late-game magic in win over Bucs

Washington proved one thing this season: It's ahead of schedule. It also knows how to win close games.

ESPN - 5d

Follow live: Baker Mayfield, Bucs take on rookie sensation Jayden Daniels, Commanders

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ESPN - 6d

Jayden Daniels finds Dyami Brown open for 10-yard TD

Terry McLaurin drew a lot of attention, but Brown was all alone behind the Bucs' secondary.

ESPN - 6d

Jayden Daniels opts for denim jacket to lead NFL playoffs wild-card arrivals

Jayden Daniels wore a denim jacket and pants ahead of the Commanders' wild-card game on Sunday.

ESPN - 6d

2025 NFL playoff QB rankings: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes opens postseason at No. 1, Lions' Jared Goff in top five

Which signal-callers are most promising as the playoffs begin?

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

2025 NFL playoff bracket, picks: Jayden Daniels upsets Bucs, Bo Nix keeps it close with Josh Allen's Bills

Jordan Dajani gives his picks for Wild Card Weekend

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

2025 NFL playoffs: Ranking the rookie classes of all 14 teams, with Jayden Daniels' Commanders leading the way

Some postseason squads have relied on first-year players more than others

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Upsets and QB feats: NFL playoff predictions for wild-card weekend

The NFL playoffs are finally here. Which games are must-watch in this weekend's wild-card round?

NBC News - Jan. 10

Thailand trips, relationships and Jayden Daniels: How Kliff Kingsbury got his swagger back in D.C.

The Commanders' first-year offensive coordinator has rediscovered the joy of playcalling and building relationships.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Daniels and Nix will become a rare rookie QB duo to start in the same postseason

The impressive feats from the 2024 rookie quarterback class will carry over into the postseason

ABC News - Jan. 8

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in 2024: Jayden Daniels, Bryce Young finish with top marks

The final 2024 regular-season grades for first- and second-year quarterbacks

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

NFL playoff field set after Lions rout Vikings to earn NFC's top seed; Patriots fire Jerod Mayo

Detroit trounced Minnesota to win the NFC North and claim the postseason bye

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Gibbs carries Lions past Vikes, to NFC's top seed

Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Scar tissue made Lions tougher on march to NFC's No. 1 seed

Winning 15 games and earning the NFC's top seed is more evidence of Detroit's identity-changing rise to one of the NFL's best franchises. Is a Super Bowl next?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Lions earn top seed as Broncos & Bucs reach play-offs

Detroit earn the NFC top seed, while Tampa Bay and Denver secure the final two play-off spots on the final Sunday of the regular season.

BBC News - Jan. 6

2025 NFL playoff picture, standings: Lions take NFC's top seed, Broncos get final AFC spot, Bucs win NFC South

A look at the playoff standings with one more game in the regular season to go

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Vikings face Lions for No. 1 seed in NFC

In what could be considered the biggest game of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."

NBC News - Jan. 6

NFL roundup: Lions rout Vikings for NFC’s top seed as Titans land No 1 pick

Lions crush Vikings 31-9 to secure NFC’s No 1 seed Packers lose Love and Watson in 24-22 loss to Bears Titans earn No 1 pick with 23-14 defeat to Houston Patriots fire Mayo after finishing 4-13 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5