The Lions' franchise signal-caller did not receive treatment similar to other quarterbacks from his officiating crew.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff dots wide receiver Jameson Williams along the sideline for a gain of 19 yards.
Follow live text commentary from the divisional round of the NFL play-offs as the Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs before the Washington Commanders travel to face the Detroit Lions.
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Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
When asked who their No. 2 receiver would be for the playoffs, the Bills simply answered “No” in the Wild Card Round. Khalil Shakir ran 72 percent of the routes while no other Buffalo wideout topped a 53 percent route rate. Cooper finished fifth among the team’s receivers in route rate at 41 percent. He earned a measly three targets.
Goff didn't have a great night, but he wasn't playing defense. Washington rookie Jayden Daniels played a lot like Goff at his best — completing passes that gave his receivers a chance to run. Of his 299 passing yards, 188 came after the catch.
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A teammate of Jared Goff is known for having an surprising story of self-improvement that led him to become a professional NFL player and help the Detroit Lions in their quest for Super Bowl glory.
Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the end zone to close out the first half of their Divisional Round matchup.
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