The Washington Commanders did not “take the points” and settle for field goals on fourth down. They knocked out the Detroit Lions with touchdowns after converting on fourth down.

Washington's Dan Quinn and Detroit's Dan Campbell are among the most aggressive coaches for going for it on fourth down.

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