The Commanders entered the divisional round as heavy underdogs against the Detroit Lions despite their impressive 13-5 record and a current six-game winning streak. This streak showcased their potential, especially against top teams like the Buccaneers and Eagles. The Commanders, led by a healthy rookie QB Jayden Daniels, featured the league’s #5 scoring offense. In contrast, the Lions struggled early, turning the ball over multiple times, leaving them trailing at halftime and exposing vulnerabilities that the Commanders could capitalize on during the game.
The Commanders were the biggest underdogs of the divisional round playoff games despite their strong 13-5 record and a six-game winning streak, the longest in the NFL.
Despite some early losses, including one featuring a rookie QB making his first start, the Commanders demonstrated resilience with a powerful scoring offense ranking #5 in the league.
The Lions were expected to score aggressively against the Commanders, but they surprised their home crowd by punting on their opening drive and turning the ball over three times before halftime.
The Commanders' strategy was to control the game by managing the clock and playing tight defense, rather than getting into a shootout with Detroit’s potent offense.
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