The Washington Commanders upset the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions with a 45-31 victory and have punched their ticket to the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991. The Commanders’ opponent and the site of the NFC Championship will come down to Sunday’s matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams.

The Washington Commanders upset the Detroit Lions on Saturday and advanced to the NFC Championship Game. Tickets are already on sale.

The Commanders, 4-13 a season ago, are one win from the Super Bowl after upsetting the top-seeded Lions on their home field.

The Washington Commanders' defense played one of their best games of the season, with an outlier performance, and fans and analysts alike are taking notice.

Washington followed its first playoff win since the 2005 season with a historic divisional upset against Detroit on the road.

Goff, with the Lions later trailing by 14, was picked off by Jeremy Chinn with 30 seconds remaining for his third interception of the game. That officially secured the Commanders' spot in the NFC title game, one season after finishing 4-13 to land the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels came into the game red hot after posting 268 yards and two touchdowns on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. Daniels' electric play continued into the Divisional Round, as he posted 299 yards and two touchdowns on one of the NFL's best defensive units.

The Washington Commanders have solidified their spot in the NFC Championship for the first time since 1991 with a 45-31 upset victory over the No. 1 seeded Detroit Lions. Former Michigan Wolverine Mike Sainristil played a major role, collecting two crucial interceptions to swing the momentum in Washington’s favor.

A first-round bye, back-to-back division titles and a franchise-record 15 wins for the Lions will not result in the Super Bowl glory this franchise and their fans have waited for.

In the divisional round on Saturday, the Washington Commanders stunned the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions 45-31. Here are three takeaways.

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.