Commanders safety Mike Sanristil picked off a Goff pass in the end zone to stop one last Lions drive in the first half, allowing everyone to finally catch their breath with Washington leading, 31-21. For the game, Washington had four interceptions (three of Goff and one of Williams on a trick-play attempt).

In his first year in Washington, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has led them to a 13-5 record and the divisional round to face the Detroit Lions.