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.
No longer the underdogs they were last season, the Detroit Lions instead experienced a postseason loss to the Washington Commanders as the NFC's top seed, a shocking defeat Jared Goff and Dan Campbell both took blame for.
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff took a big shot from Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu on an interception, and Teddy Bridgewater came in.
Player prop bets will be available for Jared Goff ahead of Saturday’s NFL action at 8:00 PM ET live on FOX. In the NFC Divisional Round, Goff’s Detroit Lions (15-2) will take on the
Jared Goff threw a terrible interception, and then it got worse for him.
Quan Martin intercepted Jared Goff and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown with 5:25 left in the second quarter of the divisional playoff game at Ford Field in Detroit. On the return, Goff was knocked to the ground by Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu, whose helmet struck the lower part of Goff’s facemask.
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered an elbow injury on the Washington Commanders’ second snap and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night’s divisional playoff game.
A interception return for a touchdown by Commanders defensive back Quay Martin turned out to be a doubly painful play for the Lions.
"It just hurts to lose, man, and I don’t care if you’re the seven seed, six seed, five seed, one seed because I’ve lost at all of them damn near and it stings, and it hurts."
This season was one to remember. From the opening game against the Rams and Matthew Stafford, to the trick plays that turned into viral videos on social media, to the blowout of the Cowboys, the sweep of the NFC North, a record-breaking 15 wins, clinching the No. 1 seed, and so many more incredible memories.
The Lions self-destructed against the Washington Commanders, turning the ball over five times on Saturday night.