NFL Playoffs: Commanders produce stunning upset, Chiefs advance to championship game
In a shocking NFL postseason upset, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a 45-31 victory over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday.
Daniels threw two touchdowns and completed 299 passing yards without any interceptions.
WHY NOT US?!?!? pic.twitter.com/0psqpHrVST
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 19, 2025
The Commanders capitalized on the Lions' mistakes, silencing Detroit's Ford Field crowd.
In another playoff matchup on Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 23-14, keeping their Super Bowl three-peat hopes alive.
Tight end Travis Kelce delivered a standout performance, scoring a touchdown and setting up another.
DIVISIONAL ROUND DUB 😤 pic.twitter.com/haCC2Iwr94
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 19, 2025
WHAT. A. TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/6Ch2lUfLp7
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 18, 2025
Kelce formed a formidable duo with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, overpowering the Texans' defense.
The 35-year-old Kelce finished with 117 receiving yards from seven receptions, while Mahomes threw for one touchdown and 177 passing yards.