The Washington Commanders did not “take the points” and settle for field goals on fourth down. They knocked out the Detroit Lions with touchdowns after converting on fourth down.
Football isn't fair. There are no guarantees. And as expectations rise, it only hurts that much more when a team falls short.
Holly Campbell, the wife of Lions head coach Dan Campbell, broke her silence on the team's loss to Washington.
After Saturday’s stunning divisional-round loss to the Commanders, Lions head coach Dan Campbell still believes his team’s Super Bowl window remains open.
Campbell and the Lions' dream season certainly came up short, especially after 2023 ended in the NFC Championship Game. They will go into the offseason with some potential holes to fill, as offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn are prime head coach candidates around the league.
The Lions were built well enough that Goff didn't need to be the best quarterback in the league for them to advance. But even this kind of a Maserati needs a driver who won’t plow into traffic.
Washington's Dan Quinn and Detroit's Dan Campbell are among the most aggressive coaches for going for it on fourth down.
The Detroit Lions got a big surprise this past weekend as the Washington Commanders knocked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This set the stage for a Saturday
The lingering question in Detroit is whether Dan Campbell's club can withstand the brain drain from the coaching staff. Outgoing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has no such reservations about the club he's leaving.
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 and Commanders are surging right as the Cowboys are at their most hopeless. That feels about right.