Free Press readers are processing their feelings over the Detroit Lions' startling loss to the Washington Commanders.

The Lions saved their ugliest performance of the 2024 season for their most consequential game of the campaign: Saturday night's divisional-round playoff clash with the Washington Commanders. Dan Campbell's squad committed five turnovers (four of which were the byproduct of Jared Goff) and allowed 45 points,

It sucks." The Lions fell short of the Super Bowl for the 59th straight year Saturday, losing in crushing fashion to the Commanders, 45-31, at Ford Field. The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games in the regular season - tied for most in the NFL - and earned the No.

There’s no point in holding off, so we’ll skip to the stunner: The Washington Commanders are back in the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1992 after their shocking 45-31 upset win over the Detroit Lions last night.

Detroit was able to open the second half with nearly a 6:00 offensive drive that spanned 91 yards. St. Brown and Gibbs led the way, as Detroit trimmed the Commanders' lead to 31-28 midway through the third quarter. Gibbs scored his second touchdown of the game on an 8-yard scamper.

Watch highlights as the Washington Commanders produce a huge upset to beat the Detroit Lions 45-31 to progress through to the Conference Championships. READ MORE: NFL play-offs: C

The Detroit Lions improbable run is officially over. After a 15-2 regular-season record, NFC North championship, and No. 1 seed, the Lions succumbed to the Wash

The Commanders punched their ticket to the title game with a stunning 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night. The win marks the first time in 33 years that the Commanders have advanced to the NFC title game.