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January 19, 2025

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PHOTOS: Detroit Lions historic season comes to an end with Divisional Round loss

Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a 45-31 victory over the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.

By Jake May | jmay2@mlive.com

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Commanders give the Lions some of their own fourth-down medicine

The Lions are the NFL's most aggressive on fourth down, but the Commanders proved they're the most successful in Saturday's divisional round matchup at Ford Field.

By Kory Woods | kwoods@mlive.com

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Commanders coach credits turnovers for divisional round upset over Lions

When speaking to reporters after Saturday's game at Ford Field, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn credited his defense, highlighting the emphasis on creating turnovers as key to defeating the Lions.

By Kory Woods | kwoods@mlive.com

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See scenes from Detroit bars as Lions’ playoff run was cut short

Downtown Detroit was awash in Honolulu Blue even as fans watched the Lions fall to the Washington Commanders.

By Jacob Hamilton | jhamilt3@mlive.com

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No Super Bowl, just bust: The Detroit Lions’ new curse is playoff failure

Detroit has watched two of its best seasons in team history close in heartbreaking defeats in consecutive years. They have earned their sky-high expectations, but they'll have to wait another year to try to reach them.

By Benjamin Raven | braven@mlive.com

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