With the Vikings boasting one of the NFL's best wide receivers in Justin Jefferson, the Lions' secondary had a tough task on Sunday. Jefferson has tormented Detroit throughout his career, but thanks to an overall solid game plan the Lions were able to limit his impact.
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Commanders vs. Lions best bets, player props, anytime TD scorers for NFL Playoffs: Top picks on Jayden Daniels, Jared Goff, Terry McLaurin and Jahmyr Gibbs in divisional round
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I think I’m in love with the Detroit Lions – betting on the Lions, that is. The Lions are quite literally the perfect storm for offensive production. They have weapons all over their offense in every skill position.
Jahmyr Gibbs' TD run opens scoring in Commanders-Lions duel in NFC Divisional Round
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for a 1-yard touchdown. Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota attempts to flip the ball the fellow quarterback Jayden Daniels, but is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad prior to getting the pass off.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 2-yard touchdown pass while being tackled to tight end Sam LaPorta who makes spectacular one-handed snag.
QB Jared Goff speaks to the media about what they could've done better for a different outcome. QB Jared Goff speaks to the media about what they could've done better for a different outcome.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs breaks free up the left sideline for a 33-yard rushing gain against the Washington Commanders.
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The Detroit Lions lost to the Washington Commanders after a series of costly errors in their NFL divisional playoff.
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Lions vs Commanders score: Recap, highlights from Lions disappointing 45-31 playoff lossFollow Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders live updates and score in the 2025 NFL playoffs divisional round game at Ford Field on Saturday night.
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In one of the wildest playoff games in recent memory, Jayden Daniels and the No. 6-seed Washington Commanders pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31. Daniels was nearly flawless in repeatedly staring down Detroit's blitz-happy defense,
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Lions vs. Vikings highlights: Detroit rides Jahmyr Gibbs to NFC North title, No. 1 seedThe Detroit Lions, behind four touchdowns from Jahmyr Gibbs, defeated the Minnesota Vikings and won the NFC North division title.
Jayden Daniels passed for two touchdowns, Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for two more and Mike Sainristil had two interceptions to help the Washington Commanders pull off a stunning 45-31 victory over the host Detroit Lions in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night.
Lions 10, Vikings 6, half: The Vikings send a kickoff out of bounds to give the Lions the ball at the 40. Jared Goff completes passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond to set up a 47-yard Jake Bates field goal as time expires.
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