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DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2025 ~ Three teams advanced to the NFL Playoff Divisional Round Sunday, as the Buffalo Bills clinched the last remaining AFC spot while the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders took the first two NFC bids in their Wild Card victories.
In the game of the day, the Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a thrilling field goal kick from Zane Gonzalez that hit the right upright but found its way in. With the win, the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions will host the No. 6 seed Commanders this Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m.
Washington quarterback and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite Jayden Daniels led his team in passing and rushing yards, totaling 304 and two passing touchdowns. History showed to repeat itself in the end, as Washington’s last playoff win came against the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay during the 2005 season.
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A DOINK TO THE DIVISIONAL ROUND!!!! @COMMANDERS WIN! pic.twitter.com/TRwyX11zcZ
— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2025
(CONTINUED) NFL MVP favorite and Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen had an MVP worthy performance in the 31-7 home win over the Denver Broncos, recording 318 total yards and two passing touchdowns. Running back James Cook rushed for his 17th rushing touchdown of the year, coming up one short of MVP candidate Baltimore running back Derrick Henry, who will play each other next weekend in Buffalo.
The Packers started their game off with a kick return fumble, setting up Philadelphia to take an early lead that they would not lose for the rest of the game. Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love threw three interceptions on top of a missed field goal to add insult to injury in a 22-10 loss. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts tossed two passing touchdowns while MVP candidate running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 119 yards. Philadelphia will welcome the winner of LA–Minnesota tomorrow night.
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