Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn #11 celebrates his interception along with his teammates during the second half of an NFL Divisional Playoff game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit,
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu is in his seventh year in the NFL, competing in the playoffs for the first time. Luvu started in the league with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and then played for the Carolina Panthers before signing a three-year
The Commanders, who were 4-13 a year ago, a franchise of ill repute for a generation, are going to the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.
Commanders safety Mike Sanristil picked off a Goff pass in the end zone to stop one last Lions drive in the first half, allowing everyone to finally catch their breath with Washington leading, 31-21. For the game, Washington had four interceptions (three of Goff and one of Williams on a trick-play attempt).
Wagner and Luvu's complementary styles create the perfect "Yin and Yang" of the Commanders' linebacker unit, driving their success this season.
Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong's edge rush attempt gets home on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff forcing a fumble which was recovered by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu.
In one year, the Washington Commanders went from winning four games to being in the NFC Championship Game. There's a lot that the Indianapolis Colts and other middling or struggling teams can learn from Washington.
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.
The Commanders, 4-13 a season ago, are one win from the Super Bowl after upsetting the top-seeded Lions on their home field.
Washington Commanders reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
Saturday's bonkers NFC divisional round game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions featured several twists, including one sequence that gave Washington a two-score lead, stunning the home crowd.
The Detroit Lions lost to the Washington Commanders after a series of costly errors in their NFL divisional playoff.