Jared Goff Injured During Playoff Loss Against Commanders

In a thrilling playoff matchup, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff faced a challenging first half against the Washington Commanders, highlighted by a pivotal pick-six returned for a touchdown by Quan Martin. Following the interception, Goff was hit hard by linebacker Frankie Luvu, leading to a concussion evaluation that temporarily sidelined him in favor of backup Teddy Bridgewater. Despite returning to the field, Goff struggled, throwing another interception on the final drive of the half, ending it with the Lions trailing 31-21. The game was marked by a flurry of scoring, with both teams exchanging leads and touchdowns throughout the dramatic second quarter. Goff, who had previously led the Lions to a strong regular-season finish, found himself under pressure as the Commanders capitalized on Lions mistakes. The Lions, despite their strong season, were challenged by the unexpected resilience of the Commanders in this playoff battle.