Commanders win against Lions 45-31

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to first playoff win in 23-20 victory over Buccaneers

Jayden Daniels ran for a critical first down to set up Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard field goal that clanged off the right upright and went through as time expired, and the Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in an NFC wild-card game Sunday night for the franchise’s first playoff win in 6,945 days.

Titans star Frank Wycheck had CTE, researchers confirm

Former NFL tight end Frank Wycheck, known for the “Music City Miracle,” was diagnosed with stage III CTE following his death, highlighting ongoing concerns about brain injuries in football.

Playoff-bound Commanders win 23-19 over Cowboys

Marcus Mariota threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin with 3 seconds left, lifting Washington to a 23-19 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and clinching the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs for the Commanders.

How to watch NFL football: Week 18

The regular season concludes with playoff spots already guaranteed for several teams, while some clinging to postseason hope know they have to win to get in. Here’s the full schedule and how to stream games.

Commanders make NFL playoffs: What's next for the team?

The Commanders are back in the postseason for the first time since 2020, and while that has fans excited, just getting there is not enough. Winning is the goal—something they have not done since January 2006, when they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005 NFC Wild Card Game.