DETROIT -- Jared Goff’s three turnovers in the first half have the Detroit Lions fighting for their lives. The Washington Commanders lead 31-21 heading into the half, with Ford Field in a state of shock with 30 minutes to go and a trip back to the NFC title game on the line.
Lions starting cornerback Amik Robertson was ruled out of the team NFC's divisional round playoff game against the Commanders on Saturday night after suffering an elbow injury early in the opening quarter.
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.
After throwing a pick-six that extended Washington's lead to 24-14, Goff was lit up by Frankie Luvu during the return. The hit Goff sustained was to the head and neck area, likely leading to an evaluation for a concussion.
Tracking the Detroit Lions injury report with updates from their NFL divisional playoff game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field.
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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. The Commanders scored, Goff was taken to the blue medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion and even worse, it probably should have been a penalty on Washington.
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After a Brian Robinson Jr. touchdown for Washington, the Lions took a 14-10 lead on a remarkable catch by Sam LaPorta and a PAT. In a game that had the earmarks of a slobber knocker, the Commanders scored twice in 58 seconds of the second quarter to take a 24-14 lead.
Jared Goff threw a pick-six in the second quarter of the Detroit Lions’ Divisional Round game vs. the Washington Commanders. That may not have even been the most costly part of the play, as Goff was forced to exit the game after taking a massive hit on the return.