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NFL · Divisional · January 18, 2025 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions: 2024 Divisional Recap

Commanders defeat Lions 45–31 in Divisional

Jayden Daniels led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 45–31 Divisional finish.

Washington Commanders 45 14–5 Winner
Final 45–31
Detroit Lions 31 15–3
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
45–31
Halftime
Washington Commanders 31–21 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Jared Goff
FantasyHQ MVP
Jayden Daniels
Game date
January 18, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Jayden Daniels
    Jayden Daniels 22/38 · 339 YDS · 2 TD +22.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 4 REC · 87 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Brian Robinson
    Brian Robinson 15 CAR · 77 YDS · 2 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • A.St.Brown +10.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jahmyr Gibbs
    Jahmyr Gibbs 14 CAR · 105 YDS · 2 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Joshua Williams
    Joshua Williams 1 CAR · 61 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 45–31 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Washington Commanders 31–21 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jayden Daniels
Top passer
Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play
(5:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 20-Q.Ma…
Game date
2025-01-18

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 45–31 on 2025-01-18. Jayden Daniels posted a game-high +22.41 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 42 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders328014045
Detroit Lions71473031

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

22 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 7:40TD
    Jahmyr Gibbs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    0-6

    (7:40) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 26-J.Gibbs left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 7:36XP
    Jessie Bates III

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-7

    39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 3:54FG
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 29
    Score
    3-7

    (3:54) 47-Z.Gonzalez 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 10:58TD
    Brian Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    9-7

    (10:58) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-76-S.Cosmi was injured during the play.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 10:55XP
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    10-7

    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 7:50TD
    Sam LaPorta

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    10-13

    (7:50) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right to 87-S.LaPorta for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Allen].

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 7:44XP
    Jessie Bates III

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    10-14

    39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 6:33TD
    Terry McLaurin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 58
    Score
    16-14

    (6:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 6:23XP
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    17-14

    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 5:38TD
    Quan Martin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 82
    Score
    23-14

    (5:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 20-Q.Martin at DET 40. 20-Q.Martin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-16-J.Goff was injured during the play.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 5:25XP
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    24-14

    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 4:16TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 61
    Score
    24-20

    (4:16) 9-Ja.Williams left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 4:01XP
    Jessie Bates III

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    24-21

    39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  14. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 1:49TD
    Zach Ertz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 5
    Score
    30-21

    (1:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 1:46XP
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    31-21

    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  16. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 7:02TD
    Jahmyr Gibbs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 8
    Score
    31-27

    (7:02) 26-J.Gibbs up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 6:57XP
    Jessie Bates III

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    31-28

    39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  18. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 13:32TD
    Brian Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    37-28

    (13:32) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  19. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 13:29XP
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    38-28

    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  20. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 7:38TD
    Jeremy McNichols

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    44-28

    (7:38) (Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  21. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 7:31XP
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    45-28

    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  22. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 5:04FG
    Jessie Bates III

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    45-31

    (5:04) 39-J.Bates 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jayden DanielsJayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Passing · +22.41 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  2. 2A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.52 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  3. 3Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  4. 4Brian RobinsonBrian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +6.04 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  5. 5Jahmyr GibbsJahmyr Gibbs · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +5.35 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  6. 6Zach ErtzZach Ertz · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  7. 7Joshua WilliamsJoshua Williams · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +5.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.17 EPA/play
  8. 8Jamison CrowderJamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jayden Daniels

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jayden Daniels — WAS · Passing

Jayden Daniels posted the highest total EPA (+22.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.

Jayden Daniels's top snap (+4.74 EPA): (6:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.65 EPA): Jared Goff — (5:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 20-Q.Martin at DET 40. 20-Q.Martin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-16-J.Goff was injured during the play.

Quarterback report card

Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jared GoffJared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.62 total EPA
  • Jayden DanielsJayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +22.41 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.254+0.061
Offensive success rate55.3%57.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.590-0.117
Rush EPA/play-0.009+0.503
Defensive EPA/play-0.061-0.254
Defensive success rate42.4%44.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.25 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.06 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +5.14 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +23.90 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs (Q1 7:40)
  • Brian RobinsonWashington Commanders — Brian Robinson (Q2 10:58)
  • Sam LaPortaDetroit Lions — Sam LaPorta (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 7:50)
  • Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Jayden Daniels pass) (Q2 6:33)
  • Quan MartinWashington Commanders — Quan Martin (Q2 5:38)
  • Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q2 4:16)
  • Zach ErtzWashington Commanders — Zach Ertz (Jayden Daniels pass) (Q2 1:49)
  • Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs (Q3 7:02)
  • Brian RobinsonWashington Commanders — Brian Robinson (Q4 13:32)
  • Jeremy McNicholsWashington Commanders — Jeremy McNichols (Q4 7:38)

Field goals

  • Zane GonzalezWashington Commanders — Zane Gonzalez (Q1 3:54)
  • Jessie Bates IIIDetroit Lions — Jessie Bates III (Q4 5:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 7:40) — (7:40) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 26-J.Gibbs left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 7:36) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) 47-Z.Gonzalez 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 28–14. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-76-S.Cosmi was injured during the play.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 10:55) — 47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right to 87-S.LaPorta for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Allen].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 7:44) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 58 (Q2 6:33) — (6:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 6:23) — 47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 82 (Q2 5:38); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 5:25) — 47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 61 (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) 9-Ja.Williams left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 4:01) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 1:46) — 47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q3 7:02) — (7:02) 26-J.Gibbs up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 6:57) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 13:29) — 47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 7:31) — 47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 39-J.Bates 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 20-Q.Martin at DET 40. 20-Q.Martin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-16-J.Goff was injured during the play. [WPA -16.9% · EPA -6.65]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 6:33) — (6:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.1% · EPA +4.74]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) 9-Ja.Williams left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +5.17]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep left to 2-D.Brown to DET 16 for 42 yards (32-B.Branch). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.11]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at WAS 25 for -8 yards (92-D.Armstrong). FUMBLES (92-D.Armstrong) [92-D.Armstrong], RECOVERED by WAS-4-F.Luvu at WAS 22. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -5.68]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 20-Q.Martin at DET 40. 20-Q.Martin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-16-J.Goff was injured during the play. [WPA -16.9% · EPA -6.65]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at WAS 25 for -8 yards (92-D.Armstrong). FUMBLES (92-D.Armstrong) [92-D.Armstrong], RECOVERED by WAS-4-F.Luvu at WAS 22. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -5.68]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) 9-Ja.Williams left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +5.17]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 6:33) — (6:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.1% · EPA +4.74]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 7:40 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
    (7:40) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 26-J.Gibbs left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 7:36 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
    39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  3. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 3:54 · DET 29 · Score 3-7
    (3:54) 47-Z.Gonzalez 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  4. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 10:58 · DET 2 · Score 9-7
    (10:58) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-76-S.Cosmi was injured during the play.
  5. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 10:55 · DET 15 · Score 10-7
    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 7:50 · WAS 2 · Score 10-13
    (7:50) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right to 87-S.LaPorta for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Allen].
  7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 7:44 · WAS 15 · Score 10-14
    39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 6:33 · DET 58 · Score 16-14
    (6:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 6:23 · DET 15 · Score 17-14
    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  10. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 5:38 · WAS 82 · Score 23-14
    (5:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 20-Q.Martin at DET 40. 20-Q.Martin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-16-J.Goff was injured during the play.
  11. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 5:25 · DET 15 · Score 24-14
    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  12. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 4:16 · WAS 61 · Score 24-20
    (4:16) 9-Ja.Williams left end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 4:01 · WAS 15 · Score 24-21
    39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  14. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:49 · DET 5 · Score 30-21
    (1:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:46 · DET 15 · Score 31-21
    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  16. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 7:02 · WAS 8 · Score 31-27
    (7:02) 26-J.Gibbs up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:57 · WAS 15 · Score 31-28
    39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  18. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:32 · DET 1 · Score 37-28
    (13:32) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · DET 15 · Score 38-28
    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  20. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 7:38 · DET 1 · Score 44-28
    (7:38) (Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  21. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 7:31 · DET 15 · Score 45-28
    47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
  22. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 5:04 · WAS 10 · Score 45-31
    (5:04) 39-J.Bates 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jared Goff (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Jayden Daniels (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions on 2025-01-18?

The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 45-31 in Divisional, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 28, Detroit Lions 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Washington Commanders 45, Detroit Lions 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (Q1 7:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 10:58) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. LaPorta (J. Goff pass) (Q2 7:50) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (J. Daniels pass) (Q2 6:33) Washington Commanders touchdown — Q. Martin (Q2 5:38) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — Z. Ertz (J. Daniels pass) (Q2 1:49) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (Q3 7:02) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q4 13:32) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. McNichols (Q4 7:38) Washington Commanders field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q1 3:54, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q4 5:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 57.5% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.62 total passing EPA. Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders), 57.9% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +22.41 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.74 EPA): (6:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 13-5 Now 14-5 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 15-2 Now 15-3 L