Washington
Commanders
14-5
21
FINAL
60
Detroit
Lions
15-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions triumphed over the Washington Commanders with a final score of 60-21, securing their spot in the Super Bowl. This Conference Championship clash showcased the Lions' dominance on both sides of the ball, as they cruised to victory and left no doubt about their championship aspirations.
Detroit's offense was led by quarterback Jared Goff, who threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the high-scoring attack. Jahmyr Gibbs was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 215 rushing yards, while Jameson Williams torched the secondary with 216 receiving yards. Their combined efforts contributed to a relentless offensive barrage that overwhelmed the Commanders.
Defensively, the Lions made their presence felt, spearheaded by Aidan Hutchinson, who recorded four sacks, disrupting Washington’s offensive rhythm. Christian Izien added a pivotal interception that turned the tide in the first half, shifting momentum firmly in Detroit's favor. With their defense forcing turnovers and applying constant pressure, the Lions effectively sealed their victory and advanced to the Super Bowl.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 240 | 3 | 2 | 111.8 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 36 | 13 | 36% | 195 | 0 | 4 | 15.1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 42 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 22 | 215 | 9.8 | 17 | 2 | 88 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 216 | 54.0 | 109 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 8 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 37 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colson Yankoff | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uar Bernard | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 37 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 43 |

