Lions waste best season in franchise history after falling apart to underdog Commanders in home playoff game

The Chicago Bears have decided to interview Eddie George on Sunday regarding their head coaching position.

A franchise-record 15 regular season wins was washed down 8-mile road for the Detroit Lions. 

In a disastrous 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders on Saturday, the Lions watched their best regular season in franchise history go to waste. 

Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a near flawless performance, as Washington reached the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

"It’s a surreal moment," Daniels said.

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Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with Terry McLaurin #17 after defeating the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.   (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

The sixth-seeded Commanders (14-5) were nearly double-digit underdogs against the Super Bowl favorite Lions (15-3) and overcame doubts as they did all season with a rookie quarterback, new coach and general manager.

"I always believed that we could achieve more than people give us credit for," Daniels said.

Detroit, the NFC’s No. 1 seed for the first time, doomed its chances by turning it over five times.

"If you turn the ball over five times against that team, it is going to be hard to win," Lions coach Dan Campbell said.

Washington rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions, including one on a trick play with receiver Jameson Williams throwing into coverage off a reverse in the fourth quarter. And Quan Martin returned a pick 40 yards for a touchdown.

Jared Goff threw three picks and lost a fumble, turning it over three times in the ill-fated