Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson broke his arm in the 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was hurt on the second snap, tackling receiver Terry McLaurin, and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night's divisional playoff game.
Lions starting cornerback Amik Robertson was ruled out with an elbow injury early in the opening quarter against the Commanders. QB Jared Goff left the in the second quarter but returned after clearing concussion protocol.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was evaluated for a concussion ... filled in and led a touchdown drive. Commanders guard Sam Cosmi suffered a knee injury when Brian Robinson ran for a go-ahead ...
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It was a tale of two quarterbacks on Saturday in Detroit, with Tom Brady getting his opportunity to call a game starring impressive rookie QB Jayden Daniels.
Rookie Mike Sainristil, taken in the second round 48 picks after Daniels, had two interceptions, and safety Quan Martin returned his pick of Jared Goff 40 yards for a touchdown. Dorance Armstrong also forced Goff to fumble as part of the 45-31 victory on Saturday night.
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The Washington Commanders and Jayden Daniels are facing the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC championship game on Sunday after rolling over the Detroit Lions.
Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit.