The Kansas City Chiefs held off the Houston Texans to reach the AFC championship game for the seventh season in a row.
Goff, with the Lions later trailing by 14, was picked off by Jeremy Chinn with 30 seconds remaining for his third interception of the game. That officially secured the Commanders' spot in the NFC title game, one season after finishing 4-13 to land the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.
Commanders upset win over the Lions puts Eagles in position to host the NFC Championship game with a win over the Rams on Sunday
Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington's dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
The Washington Commanders are heading to the NFC Championship after beating the Detroit Lions in a 45-31 upset victory on Saturday night at Ford Field. The Comm
NFC championship game is Jan. 26 in Detroit, Philadelphia or Los Angeles. The winners of the NFC and AFC championship games meet in Super Bowl 2025.
According to Vivid Seats, the Lions' divisional round matchup against the Commanders boasts the most expensive ticket in franchise history, with an average price of $855.
• The Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs at 4:30 p.m. ET at frigid Arrowhead Stadium in Sunday’s first NFL divisional round game. In Saturday’s nightcap, the Washington Commanders head to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET.
The Kansas City Chiefs are playing in the AFC Championship Game for a seventh straight season. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs defeated the Houston
The Dolphins already had the longest playoff win drought. The Commanders’ win gave Miami another unfortunate title.