Hendon Hooker is inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback for the divisional-round game against the Commanders.

Goff went to the locker room in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion following a brutal hit by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu. The hit occurred as the Lions' starting quarterback attempted to chase down the Commanders' Quan Martin after throwing a backbreaking interception that was returned for a touchdown.

A first-round bye, back-to-back division titles and a franchise-record 15 wins for the Lions will not result in the Super Bowl glory this franchise and their fans have waited for.

Teddy Bridgewater led Miami Northwestern High School to a state championship. Now, he's back with the Lions in their Super Bowl quest.

It's been a wild month for Teddy Bridgewater. A few weeks ago he was celebrating a big win in high school football after coaching his Miami Northwestern alma mater all the way to a state championship.

The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders

Bridgewater joins a 13-2 Detroit team that is considered a top Super Bowl contender and currently owns the top seed in the NFC playoff race. He'll be expected to back up Jared Goff for a Lions offense that ranks second in total yardage and passing production and first in points scored.

Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connects with running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a gain of 3 yards. Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connects with running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a gain of 3 yards. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambles for 15 yards against the Detroit Lions.

It ended too soon. Two games too soon, to be precise. The Detroit Lions fell at home in the NFC Divisional Round, losing a 45-31 shootout to the Washington Commanders. Washington certainly played

In one of the wildest playoff games in recent memory, Jayden Daniels and the No. 6-seed Washington Commanders pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31. Daniels was nearly flawless in repeatedly staring down Detroit's blitz-happy defense,

In one of the wildest playoff games in recent memory, Jayden Daniels and the No. 6-seed Washington Commanders pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31. Daniels was nearly flawless in repeatedly staring down Detroit's blitz-happy defense,