With the Kansas City Chiefs one win from making it to the Super Bowl, the Washington Commanders could be in for quite a test if they beat the Philadelphia Eagle

The Commanders, who were 4-13 a year ago, a franchise of ill repute for a generation, are going to the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.

The Commanders are still alive. We break down what’s next for them in the NFC Championship of the 2025 NFL Playoffs.

In a big NFL playoff game, there can be many key plays, and there often are, in fact. Sometimes, you can also point to a play that marked a significant game change. Such was the case Saturday night in the Commanders' 45-31 upset win over the Lions in Detroit.

The Washington Commanders upset the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions with a 45-31 victory and have punched their ticket to the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991. The Commanders’ opponent and the site of the NFC Championship will come down to Sunday’s matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams.

The Commanders upset the Lions as underdogs, marking their first NFC Championship game in decades. The Lions faced disappointment despite a strong season.

The Washington Commanders defeated the NFC’s No. 1 seed, the Detroit Lions, 45-31, to advance to their first NFC Championship Game since 1992. The Commanders improve to 4-0 all-time in the playoffs against the Lions.

The Washington Commanders are off to the NFC Championship Game after their stunning win over the Detroit Lions. Here's what the NFL playoff bracket looks like after their win.