A first-round bye, back-to-back division titles and a franchise-record 15 wins for the Lions will not result in the Super Bowl glory this franchise and their fans have waited for.
The Detroit Lions were obviously the biggest losers Saturday after the Washington Commanders upset them in the NFC Divisional Round. But the Dallas
The Detroit Lions season is over without a Super Bowl appearance following their Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders. These four Lions likely won't be back next season.
The internet responds to the Washington Commanders unexpected win in the NFC Divisional round and the Cowboys continued NFC title drought.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski still had two years remaining on his rookie contract when head coach Bill Belichick slyly offered him a six-year c
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.
Their win over the Lions leaves the Dallas Cowboys, dubbed as "America's Team," with the longest conference championship. The last time Dallas made an NFC Championship appearance was during the 1995-96 season.
Deion Sanders and Kellen Moore are the two names tied the most often to the Dallas Cowboys since the franchise moved on from Mike McCarthy last Monday. Though they're considered the most likely, there might be a surprise twist in the horizon.
The Lions will have a new backup quarterback behind Jared Goff for their playoff game vs. Washington. Hendon Hooker was listed as inactive as the emergency third quarterback against the Commanders, which means veteran Teddy Bridgewater, who came out of retirement just a few weeks ago to sign with the Lions, will backup Goff.
Two former Dallas Cowboys are making their presence felt for the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round.