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.
Terry McLaurin and Zach Ertz had touchdown receptions and Jeremy McNichols rushed for a score as the sixth-seeded Commanders secured a spot in next week¡¯s NFC Championship Game. Washington will visit either the Philadelphia Eagles or Los Angeles Rams, who play Sunday.
The NFC Championship Game appearance will be Washington¡¯s first since the 1991 Super Bowl-winning season.
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