NFL Divisional Round: Detroit Lions Lose To Washington Commanders 45-31
Detroit Lions Washington Commanders Game Summary: In a high-scoring NFC Divisional Playoff clash, the Detroit Lions fell to the Washington Commanders with a final score of 45-31 at Ford Field in Detroit. Despite a standout performance from Jahmyr Gibbs, who rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns, and Jared Goff's 313 passing yards, the Lions were unable to hold off a relentless Washington offense. Washington's Jayden Daniels threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns, while Brian Robinson Jr. added two rushing touchdowns to fuel the Commanders' victory. The Lions’ defense struggled to contain explosive plays, including a 58-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin and a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown by Quan Martin. The Lions' postseason dreams were dashed, as turnovers and a powerful Commanders performance proved too much to overcome. This heartbreaker curtails the Lions' impressive season, leaving fans to look forward to the future while the city shifts its sports focus to nearby teams like the Detroit Pistons.
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Detroit Lions Records
Detroit Lions Overall 15-2
Detroit Lions Home 7-2
Detroit Lions Away 8-0
NFC North Standings
Detroit Lions 15-2
Minnesota Vikings 14-3
Green Bay Packers 10-7
Chicago Bears suck
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Detroit Lions Regular Season Schedule:
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 8 Rams at Lions: W 26-20
Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 15 Buccaneers at Lions: L 20-16
Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 22 Lions at Cardinals: W 20-13
Week 4: Monday, Sept. 30 Seahawks at Lions: W 42-29
Week 5: BYE
Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 13 Lions at Cowboys: WIN 47-9
Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 20 Lions at Vikings: WIN 31-29
Week 8: Sunday, Oct. 27 Titans at Lions: WIN 52-14
Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 3 Lions at Packers WIN 24-14
Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 10 Lions at Texans WIN 26-23
Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 17 Jaguars at Lions WIN 52-6
Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 24 Lions at Colts WIN 24-6
Week 13:Thursday, Nov. 28 Bears at Lions WIN 23-20
Week 14: Thursday, Dec. 5 Packers at Lions WIN
Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 15 Bills at Lions LOSS 48-42
Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 22 Lions at Bears WIN 34-17
Week 17: Monday, Dec. 30 Lions at 49ers WIN 40-34
Week 18: Sunday, Jan 5th Vikings at Lions WIN 31-9
NFL Playoffs
Divisional Round: Saturday, January 18th: Commanders at Lions LOSS 45-31
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Detroit Lions Staff:
Front office
Owner – Sheila Ford Hamp
Vice chairpeople – William Clay Ford Jr., Martha Ford Morse, Elizabeth Ford Kontulis
Team president/CEO – Rod Wood
Executive vice president & general manager – Brad Holmes
Chief operating officer – Mike Disner
Special assistant/chairperson – Chris Spielman
Assistant general manager – Ray Agnew
Director of scouting – Dwayne Joseph
Director of college scouting – Brian Hudspeth
Director of scouting advancement – Mike Martin
Director of pro scouting – Rob Lohman
Senior personnel executive – John Dorsey
Head coaches
Head coach – Dan Campbell
Assistant head coach/running backs – Scottie Montgomery
Offensive coaches
Offensive coordinator – Ben Johnson
Passing game coordinator – Tanner Engstrand
Quarterbacks – Mark Brunell
Assistant quarterbacks – J. T. Barrett
Wide receivers – Antwaan Randle El
Assistant wide receivers – Seth Ryan
Tight ends – Steve Heiden
Offensive line – Hank Fraley
Assistant offensive line – Steve Oliver
Defensive coaches
Defensive coordinator – Aaron Glenn
Run game coordinator/defensive line – Terrell Williams
Assistant defensive line – Cameron Davis
Linebackers – Kelvin Sheppard
Assistant linebackers – Shaun Dion Hamilton
Passing game coordinator/defensive backs – Deshea Townsend
Defensive assistant/outside linebackers – David Corrao
Defensive assistant – Jim O'Neil
WCF minority coaching assistant/defensive quality control – Dré Thompson
Special teams coaches
Special teams coordinator – Dave Fipp
Assistant special teams – Jett Modkins