Lions starting cornerback Amik Robertson was ruled out with an elbow injury early in the opening quarter against the Commanders. QB Jared Goff left the in the second quarter but returned after clearing concussion protocol.
Washington Commanders right guard Sam Cosmi suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Saturday’s 45-31 road win over the Detroit Lions in the playoff divisional round, coach Dan Quinn announced Sunday.
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. Robertson was ruled out for the game.
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It was a tale of two quarterbacks on Saturday in Detroit, with Tom Brady getting his opportunity to call a game starring impressive rookie QB Jayden Daniels.
Rookie Mike Sainristil, taken in the second round 48 picks after Daniels, had two interceptions, and safety Quan Martin returned his pick of Jared Goff 40 yards for a touchdown. Dorance Armstrong also forced Goff to fumble as part of the 45-31 victory on Saturday night.
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The Washington Commanders and Jayden Daniels are facing the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC championship game on Sunday after rolling over the Detroit Lions.
Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit.
The Commanders, who were 4-13 a year ago, a franchise of ill repute for a generation, are going to the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.