Lions OC Ben Johnson's withdrawal from Commanders coaching search shaped both playoff teams' fates
Ben Johnson was once seen as a top candidate to become the Commanders' next head coach. His withdrawal from the search had a massive ripple effect.

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Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell: 'Lot of respect' for Washington's Dan Quinn and approach
Dan Quinn Breaks Down Commanders’ Preparation And Challenges Ahead Of Lions Matchup
Dan Campbell and Dan Quinn: A coaching style the NFL needs to covet
NFL teams must identify and collect as many microscopic edges as they can find, and the coaches of the Lions and Commanders provide one blueprint.
2 Key Commanders Players Get Massive Injury Update From Dan Quinn Before Lions Game
Led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Commanders have established themselves as a resilient, tough-to-beat team in the NFC, which makes them so dangerous. After playing in
Ex-NFL MVP explains why Dan Quinn's Commanders are thriving in Year 1: 'I think they're dangerous'
Quinn was Ryan's Falcons head coach from 2015-2020, including in 2016 when Ryan won MVP, and the Falcons won the NFC
Commanders' Dan Quinn reveals Bobby Wagner's injury status vs. Lions
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirms linebacker Bobby Wagner will play through ankle injury in divisional round against Lions
What is Dan Quinn doing? Shades of Matt Patricia ahead of Lions divisional game
The Washington Commanders pulled out another last-second victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round, marking their first playoff win since
Dan Quinn: Commanders and Lions are both "excellent" on fourth downs
Lions coach Dan Campbell and Commanders coach Dan Quinn may have been the two best coaches in the NFL this season at knowing when to go for it on fourth down.
Commanders and Lions More Alike Than Not Entering Divisional Round
The Washington Commanders have some similarities between them, including their affinity for attempting fourth-down conversions.
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Commanders roundup: Quinn, Washington sticking to aggressive identity on fourth down vs. Lions
Catch up on all the Washington Commanders news heading into Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
Commanders vs. Lions live score, updates: Detroit strikes first after Washington’s failed gamble
The surprising Washington Commanders take on the NFC top seed Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round. Follow along for live updates, scores and analysis.
Lions vs. Commanders live updates: Score, highlights from NFL divisional playoff game
The Lions look to roar their way into the NFC championship game while the Commanders look to keep their storybook season alive. Follow for updates.
Lions aim to kick off run to Super Bowl when they face Commanders in divisional round of playoffs
The Detroit Lions are riding high, elevated to a status they’ve never had as Super Bowl favorites. Detroit will host the Washington Commanders on Saturday night in the divisional round as the NFC’s No.