Teddy Bridgewater is in his 2nd stint with the Detroit Lions as Jared Goff's backup, having retired after the 2023 season and re-signing late in 2024.
The Lions signed Teddy Bridgewater to their 53-man roster late in the regular season because they liked the idea of having a quarterback with his experience on hand during the playoffs.
Goff, with the Lions later trailing by 14, was picked off by Jeremy Chinn with 30 seconds remaining for his third interception of the game. That officially secured the Commanders' spot in the NFC title game, one season after finishing 4-13 to land the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.
Goff had to go into a concussion evaluation but was cleared after taking a huge hit on an interception return by Washington.
The Detroit Lions' season came to a disastrous end on Saturday, falling to the Washington Commanders by the final score of 45-31. After clinching the No.
DETROIT, Mi. – It’s halftime in the NFC Divisional round playoff game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions. In what’s been a shootout thus far, the Commanders hold a 31-21 halftime lead over the Lions.
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson broke his arm in a 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was hurt on Washington's second snap and walked off the field in tears
The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders
DETROIT (AP) — Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is saying who he believes is responsible for the team's loss to the Washington Commanders.
The Detroit Lions may need to make a decision on their future with quarterback Jared Goff after an early playoff exit.