Washington Commanders stun top-seeded Detroit Lions to reach NFC title game

Elsewhere the Texans fall to the Chiefs to remain winless in six tries at reaching the AFC title game.

MARCHING ON: Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit. Pic: AP Photo/Nick Wass.

Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit.

Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions, dazzling performances that helped Washington beat Detroit 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the franchise’s third Super Bowl 33 years ago.