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Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols (26) drives for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Detroit Lions in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Commanders outscore Lions for berth in NFC title game

The visiting Commanders are headed to the NFC Championship Game after dispatching the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31 in the NFC divisional round.

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) catches the ball for a touchdown in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) during the first half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Lions win 10th straight game as Bears mismanage clock

Jared Goff connected with Sam LaPorta for two touchdowns and the Detroit Lions extended their winning streak to 10 games by holding off the visiting Chicago Bears 23-20.

Detroit Lions place kicker Jake Bates (39) celebrates with tight end Shane Zylstra (84) after kicking a field goal with time expiring to give the Lions a win over the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Jake Bates hits game-winning FG as Lions rally past Texans

Jake Bates kicked a 52-yard field goal just inside the left upright as time expired and the Detroit Lions overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to record a 26-23 victory over the host Houston Texans.