The Detroit Lions’ magical season came to a shockingly abrupt end with a 45-31 loss at the hands of the Washington Commanders. The Lions couldn’t keep rookie Jayden Daniels in-check, as they allowed more than 34 points for only the second time in their last 29 games. Offensively, they snowballed, turning the ball over five times (only the second time this season with more than two turnovers in a games).
This loss felt even more painful than the NFC Championship Game in San Francisco last year, given this season’s accomplishments and the lofty postseason expectations,.