In one of the most shocking NFL playoff upsets in recent memory, rookie sensation Jayden Daniels and the sixth-seeded Washington Commanders knocked off the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions. www.nytimes.com/athletic/607... - ThreadSky

theathletic.bsky.social • 145 days ago

In one of the most shocking NFL playoff upsets in recent memory, rookie sensation Jayden Daniels and the sixth-seeded Washington Commanders knocked off the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6071552/2025/01/19/commanders-score-result-takeaways-nfl-playoffs/

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roljamas.bsky.social•145 days ago

I can’t believe the refs would let this happen

cdog923.bsky.social•145 days ago

Quick: mock up that stupid photo of the refs in a Commanders jersey.

coolhand3333.bsky.social•145 days ago

🏋️🏋️

alantennisplayer.bsky.social•145 days ago

They didn’t just break hearts they ripped it out of the corpse called the lions tore it in pieces and burned the parts

sohamsethi2005.bsky.social•145 days ago

Lions simply had too many injuries to overcome

badger-in-mn.bsky.social•145 days ago

Is that why their QB threw 3 picks?

yersinia2.bsky.social•145 days ago

darkaverymariah23.bsky.social•145 days ago

Amazing 🏈👏🏿❤️💛❤️ Rookie of the Year 💪🏿

jywwu63.bsky.social•145 days ago

Tough one for Lions. Redskins dominated both sides of the ball and Daniels is for real. Yeah, I said it, traditional Resdskins!!!!

calvincito99.bsky.social•145 days ago

Please stop with the defense depleted excuses. They were 15-2 and heavily favored.

theealexroman.bsky.social•145 days ago

Wasn't thaaaattt shocking!

jtunes6.bsky.social•145 days ago

Detroit's defense is not so great, but Jayden Daniels, man, he is really, really good. Very impressive.

devilclub.bsky.social•145 days ago

His poise under pressure is already on a level above most players in the league

jtunes6.bsky.social•145 days ago

I was surprised to find out that he's 6'4". I was actually thinking he looked small out there but I think it's because of his slight build. So he's got at least 5 things going for him: 1) poise, 2) passing accuracy, 3) decision making, 4) running ability, 5) height to throw over linemen.

gar57.bsky.social•145 days ago

Commanders are now in NFL Nirvana: a franchise QB on a rookie contract. They have 2-3 seasons to build around that before he gets paid and they have to make hard choices under the salary cap. NFC East should be interesting for awhile!

scooterdawg.com•145 days ago

The last Washington playoff game I attended was the the cold, rainy Seat Cushion Game against Atlanta. Was in end zone bleachers when Gerald Riggs ran in nail in coffin TD right in front of me. I looked up to a sky of yellow seat cushions raining down from above. I kept mine, still have it. #HTTC

lunnies.bsky.social•145 days ago

It was a great game! I'm looking forward to the Bills and Raven game today!

gamercat365.bsky.social•145 days ago

My picks are 1-1 , what happened lions , your defense is on milk cartons

anthony428.bsky.social•145 days ago

Jayden Daniels is the best rookie QB I have ever seen. He’s that DAMN good💯‼️

yersinia2.bsky.social•145 days ago

Scary good. His throws are *so* accurate.

Only thing that might slow him down is an injury bc he’s so slight.

anthony428.bsky.social•145 days ago

He’s a tough kid though.

mako1.bsky.social•145 days ago

this really stunned everyone. i only watched the 4th quarter and saw so much lion fans in the stands just heartbroken

laostylez.bsky.social•145 days ago

Might as well win it all Commanders.

devilclub.bsky.social•145 days ago

Two more to go!

fuenteovejuno.bsky.social•145 days ago

Detroit: same all-time pathetic losers.

garthmoore.bsky.social•145 days ago

Loved every second, it’s been a great season here in DC, especially after last year. New owner, new coach, new QB, new attitude. #HTTC

yellowbootleague.bsky.social•145 days ago

Gotta say, that Jameson Williams TD celly was really kinda gross. No one wants to see that stuff on the football field.

designerplant.bsky.social•145 days ago

Shocking is an understatement. The Lions were ripe to get fucked sadly. That defense hasn’t been able to slow anyone down in a long time. This was a pretty predictable outcome if you ask me, shit wasn’t even close.

badger-in-mn.bsky.social•145 days ago

So you mean it's an overstatement

designerplant.bsky.social•145 days ago

kwekua.bsky.social•145 days ago

3 interceptions, including a pick 6. This is why Sean McVay got rid of Jared Goff. Cant win the big games

paulmuadibatreides.bsky.social•145 days ago

Took Commanders on the money line, only shocking to people who box score watch and refer to regular season standings.

If you know football it was pretty obvious Detroits defense was a mash unit and would have trouble vs Wash rpos.

nickyshortfingers.bsky.social•145 days ago

Lions fan here. I’m not ok. I was nervous about this game all week. Defense depleted, bye week in the playoffs, not a good combo.

paulmuadibatreides.bsky.social•145 days ago

Ben Johnson had too much time (w the bye) on his hands and went to the well to much trying to be cute. Gibbs was avg like 8 ypc. All he had to do was run his best player behind his line and dial up PA off it. Putting the ball in the hands of your least mentally sound player…

stephenwasko.bsky.social•145 days ago

At the end of the day…Same Old Lions

mls07.bsky.social•145 days ago

So you’re saying these lions, with the most wins in team history, while also dealing with 16 defensive players on IR, are the “SOL”? Yes, Goff made several costly mistakes but the offense still scored 31 pts. That wins you most games.

justmelodie.bsky.social•145 days ago

It’s a heartbreaking loss for Detroit, but I hope the Lions and their fans can still celebrate the terrific season they did have. You’ll be back next season!

andianne.bsky.social•145 days ago

this is why you play the game... wow!

randysooners9802.bsky.social•145 days ago

Not really an upset because Lions were missing 13 players on Defense.

galaxydreams70.bsky.social•145 days ago

Tony from PTI will need to check on the Bus; a postseason run to the Superbowl is on the calendar for the next 10 years.

jmkyono.bsky.social•145 days ago

Detroit and tiktok were eliminated on the same night by Washington.

abbouzade.bsky.social•145 days ago

Wow it’s like a curse has been lifted. Maybe to do with getting rid of that a hole last owner - not that NFL owners are generally wonderful humanitarians but that last guy took the cake

chiefbox.bsky.social•145 days ago

I proudly can say that I picked the Commanders again for this weekend.

7-1 so far straight up

kaninallsup.bsky.social•145 days ago

"I'll see you in two weeks" -Dan Campbell to the Vikings in Week 18

whitsendkc.bsky.social•145 days ago

He didn't lie

devilclub.bsky.social•145 days ago

Haha that didn't age well

toddnev.bsky.social•145 days ago

Were people really shocked? What have they been watching?

devilclub.bsky.social•145 days ago

I agree completely... I won't be ficticious and say I knew they'd win...but watching them throughout the season I will say I was not surprised!

wilsoncc.bsky.social•145 days ago

I am not a Washington fan…but I really dislike the coach of the lions! He runs up scores and is just an ahole. I loved watching him pout at the end of the game as Washington put up 45! 😂

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