Washington followed its first playoff win since the 2005 season with a historic divisional upset against Detroit on the road.
Goff, with the Lions later trailing by 14, was picked off by Jeremy Chinn with 30 seconds remaining for his third interception of the game. That officially secured the Commanders' spot in the NFC title game, one season after finishing 4-13 to land the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.
After the Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Los Angeles Rams, the two NFC East teams will face off in the NFC Championship game this Sunday.
The Washington Commanders toppled the Detroit Lions to advance to the NFC Championship game, but they will endure the remainder of their postseason journey without Sam Cosmi.
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 (1/26/25) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa.
The Commanders will play in their first NFC championship since the 1991 season next Sunday. They'll do so without one of their best offensive linemen.
The Eagles are headed to the NFC title game and host their division rival, the Washington Commanders. After holding on for a 28-22 win over the Rams in the NFC divisional round, the Eagles will play the Washington Commanders.
Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles will host Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game.
Jayden Daniels was nearly flawless on Saturday night, leading the Commanders to an easy upset of the heavily favored Lions.
The Commanders stunned the Lions on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
The NFL season started with 32 teams fighting to get to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, and now, that battle is down to just four teams. After a wild divisional round that saw one huge upset, the AFC Championship and NFC title game are now both set.