Line on Commanders-Lions Game Had Dropped From -9.5 to -7 Minutes Before Game

Oddsmakers Moved Lions line from -9.5 to -7 Just Minutes Before their Game vs. Washington.

Someone knew something.

Just a few minutes prior to the start of Saturday night’s NFC Division Playoff game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions, oddsmakers brought the line down from Detroit -9.5 all the way to the -7.  This was despite more than 65 percent of the spread action being on Detroit.

Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit.

Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions, dazzling performances that helped Washington beat Detroit 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the franchise's third Super Bowl 33 years ago.

“It’s a surreal moment,” Daniels said.

“I always believed that we could achieve more than people give us credit for,” Daniels said.

“This isn’t the time to talk about what a great year we had and all the wins,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “We’re here to get to the show and we fell short. That hurts.”

Daniels finished with 299 yards passing and 51 yards rushing, and — just as important — didn't turn the ball over.

The Commanders advance to play the winners of the Rams-Eagles game Sunday.