Lions starting cornerback Amik Robertson was ruled out with an elbow injury early in the opening quarter against the Commanders. QB Jared Goff left the in the second quarter but returned after clearing concussion protocol.
Commanders offensive guard Sam Cosmi was injured when Brian Robinson ran for a go-ahead touchdown early in the second quarter. Cosmi’s right leg bent awkwardly and he limped off the field.
Breaking down all 5 turnovers created by the Commanders defense in the playoff win over the Lions For the Commanders to win this game, it was always going to require a shootout with the defense getting a few turnovers to give the offense an extra possession or two.
The Commanders will likely be without a starting offensive lineman as they try to advance to the Super Bowl. Right guard Sam Cosmi had to leave Saturday night's win over the Lions with a knee injury and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports he is having an MRI to determine the severity of the injury on Sunday.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was evaluated for a concussion ... filled in and led a touchdown drive. Commanders guard Sam Cosmi suffered a knee injury when Brian Robinson ran for a go-ahead ...
Bad news quickly followed, however, as guard Sam Cosmi left the field with an injured ... Two plays later, on the Lions' ensuing possession, Goff threw an errant pass that Washington safety ...
Jared Goff threw three picks and lost a fumble ... run restored the Commanders' 10-point lead. Commanders: OG Sam Cosmi was injured on Robinson’s go-ahead touchdown early in the second quarter.
Everyone knows how important Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley and Jayden Daniels will be on Sunday. This week's Playbook takes a deep dive into the role players who will matter most.
The Chiefs face off against the Bills and the Commanders take on the Eagles. Plus: Uncertain futures for Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff, and Lamar Jackson’s playoff exit.
Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit. Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions,
The Eagles are very familiar with the Washington Commanders, with the NFC championship game being the third time this season that the two teams have met.