Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin is soaking in the massive upset win over the Detroit Lions. The Washington Commanders ' feel-good story will continue for another week after Dan Quinn's team upset the Detroit Lions at Ford Field 45-31 to book their spot in the NFC Championship Game.

The Washington Commanders watched the big plays erupt on both sides at Ford Field. But Terry McLaurin pulled off a rare franchise feat with his long touchdown score. The wide receiver grabbed a simple short pass from Jayden Daniels.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin on @notthefakeSVP says of the Lions, “We know it’s gonna be a fourth quarter battle, they have our respect. But anybody, anywhere, anytime.” Then, he shouted out the Buckeyes, and we all know how people in these parts feel about that.

Washington had the talent and scheme to exploit Detroit and make an upset victory look easy.

After a Brian Robinson Jr. touchdown for Washington, the Lions took a 14-10 lead on a remarkable catch by Sam LaPorta and a PAT. In a game that had the earmarks of a slobber knocker, the Commanders scored twice in 58 seconds of the second quarter to take a 24-14 lead.

Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold is impressed by Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, but he feels he and his teammates are poised for challenge of slowing him down.

The Washington Commanders are heading to the NFC Championship after beating the Detroit Lions in a 45-31 upset victory on Saturday night at Ford Field. The Comm

Highlights from the surprising Commanders’ upset of the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round.

A playoff showdown pits the Washington Commanders (12-5) against the Detroit Lions (15-2) in the NFC Divisional round on Jan. 18 at Ford Field, beginning at 8 p.m. ET.The Lions head into the

The Lions are big favorites against the Commanders in NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs. Check out our expert's predictions and best bets.

The NFL playoffs are over for the Detroit Lions after just one game. Five turnovers, including three interceptions by quarterback Jared Goff, doomed the Lions in a 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders Saturday night at Ford Field. Jahmyr Gibbs opened the scoring for Detroit with a short touchdown run midway through the first quarter.

The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. They will play the winner of the Eagles-Rams game in the NFC Championship on Sunday,