Jared Goff threw a terrible interception, and then it got even worse for him. The Detroit Lions quarterback was in pursuit on the interception return when he was hit hard in the head by Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu.
A interception return for a touchdown by Commanders defensive back Quay Martin turned out to be a doubly painful play for the Lions.
Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong's edge rush attempt gets home on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff forcing a fumble which was recovered by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu.
Quan Martin intercepted Jared Goff and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown with 5:25 left in the second quarter of the divisional playoff game at Ford Field in Detroit. On the return, Goff was knocked to the ground by Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu, whose helmet struck the lower part of Goff’s facemask.
Goff had to go into a concussion evaluation but was cleared after taking a huge hit on an interception return by Washington.
The Detroit Lions lost to the Washington Commanders after a series of costly errors in their NFL divisional playoff.
The Lions' franchise signal-caller did not receive treatment similar to other quarterbacks from his officiating crew.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels locates wide receiver Dyami Brown on a deep corner-route that results in a 42-yard gain against the Detroit Lions. Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson rushes for a 2-yard touchdown.
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.
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Jared Goff threw a terrible interception, and then it got worse for him.