Commanders' stunning win over Lions ends this historical NFL playoff drought that dates to 1991
From 1982 until 1991, the Commanders played in a total of five conference title games and four Super Bowls during a span that ended with three Lombardi Trophies. However, after losing to the Lions in the NFC title game to end their 1991 season, the Commanders didn't make it back to the NFC Championship until beating Detroit on Saturday night.
Washington Commanders reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
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Washington followed its first playoff win since the 2005 season with a historic divisional upset against Detroit on the road.
After a season in which the Lions were the NFL's best team for most of the year, they were bounced out of the playoffs by an ...
After a Brian Robinson Jr. touchdown for Washington, the Lions took a 14-10 lead on a remarkable catch by Sam LaPorta and a ...
Detroit's starting cornerback is questionable to return following a serious injury suffered in the first quarter.
The Commanders lead the Lions at halftime after one of the wilder quarters in recent postseason memory. Washington scored four touchdowns and the Lions added two of their own in a record-setting ...
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