The Washington Commanders triumphed over the Detroit Lions (top seed in the NFC) to proceed to the NFC Championship game, 45-31. Washington will compete against the victor of the Los Angeles Rams/Philadelphia Eagles matchup next week. Below are 10 intriguing facts that took place during Washington’s significant victory:
• Washington is entering the NFC Championship game for the first time since the 1991 season.
• Defensive End Dorance Armstrong made his first postseason forced fumble.
• Linebacker Frankie Luvu secured his first postseason fumble recovery.
• Running back Brian Robinson Jr. achieved his first (and second) postseason touchdown.
• Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin recorded his second touchdown catch of the postseason. His 58-yard touchdown catch is the longest postseason touchdown catch since WR Ricky Sanders’ 80-yard touchdown catch on January 31, 1988 (the 1987 season).
• Safety Quan Martin tallied his first career pick six.
• Tight End Zach Ertz grabbed his third career postseason touchdown reception.
• Jayden Daniels is the first quarterback to pass for 240 or more yards and two or more touchdown passes in the first half of a postseason game since Patrick Mahomes achieved this against Pittsburgh on Jan. 16, 2022.
• Brian Robinson, Jr. is the first Washington player to run for two touchdowns in a playoff game since Stephen Davis did so (WC, 1999 vs. DET).
• Cornerback Mike Sainristil, who made two interceptions during the game, is the first Washington player to record at least two interceptions in a playoff game since Barry Wilburn did so in Super Bowl XXII vs. DEN.
Most facts credited to Washington Commanders Public Relations