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Barry Werner

Commanders, Lions erupt for 42 points in second quarter

Commanders Lions Jared Goff NFL Fox NFLPlus Jayden Daniels Jameson Williams Sam LaPorta Zach Ertz

The Washington Commanders aren’t just happy to be in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

They were giving the Detroit Lions all they could handle — and more — in the first half on Saturday at Ford Field.

After a Brian Robinson Jr. touchdown for Washington, the Lions took a 14-10 lead on a remarkable catch by Sam LaPorta and a PAT.

In a game that had the earmarks of a slobber knocker, the Commanders scored twice in 58 seconds of the second quarter to take a 24-14 lead.

First, Jayden Daniels threw a short pass to Terry McLaurin and the elite wideout turned it into a 58-yard touchdown.

Less than a minute later, Jared Goff got greedy and was picked by Quan Martin.

The interception was returned 40 yards for a touchdown.

Goff was knocked silly on a block on the interception return. Teddy Bridgewater, who coached a Florida team to a HS state championship this season, came on for Goff.

The Lions scored on a 61-yard Jameson Williams run on a trick play. So, yes, a high school football coach led a scoring drive in the NFL playoffs.

The Commanders countered again with a seven-play drive that ended with Daniels throwing a TD pass to veteran TE Zach Ertz.

The Lions appeared to be driving for a score in the final minute of the first half but Goff was picked off by Mikey Sainristil.

The Commanders left the field with a 31-21 lead at the break.

 

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