The Commanders, who were 4-13 a year ago, a franchise of ill repute for a generation, are going to the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.

Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez, right, kicks the game winning field goal from the hold of Tress Way during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)

Highlights from the surprising Washington Commanders’ upset of the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round.

The Washington Commanders have some similarities between them, including their affinity for attempting fourth-down conversions.

The Washington Commanders set an NFL record for highest fourth-down conversion percentage (87%) by a team with at least 10 attempts.

The Detroit Lions are set to take on the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. After a first-round bye, the Lions will take on a Commanders team led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. With an assortment of talent around him, Daniels poses a threat to the Lions' defense.

One of NBC’s final updates from Tampa on Sunday night was a 40-second video of Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez repeatedly adjusting his sock.

After a well-deserved bye week to the second round of the postseason, the Detroit Lions are back in action on Saturday night. The top-seeded Lions host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round matchup at Ford Field.

Follow along here for live updates as the Lions play host to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round at Ford Field in Detroit.

After the Washington Commanders posted their best regular-season record since 1991 and recorded their first playoff win in 19 years, local fans are starting to believe again.

Washington Commanders secure playoff win against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, marking their first postseason victory since 2005.