That it is a “shocker” that the Lions of all teams will not be in the NFC Championship Game is still quite the reality to live in. Detroit has significantly turned around their culture and finally reached the penultimate game of the season last year.

The Dallas Cowboys now have the longest NFC Championship drought in the league. Dallas has not been to the conference championship since 1996. Washington's last appearance was in 1991. DALLAS - The Washington Commanders win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday moved the Dallas Cowboys into a title no team wants to have.

The Commanders extended their magical season by bringing the Lions' special run to an end in an NFC divisional-round playoff stunner.

Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in Washington’s 45-31 win over Detroit to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

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