Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn #11 celebrates his interception along with his teammates during the second half of an NFL Divisional Playoff game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit,
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu is in his seventh year in the NFL, competing in the playoffs for the first time. Luvu started in the league with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and then played for the Carolina Panthers before signing a three-year
Commanders safety Mike Sanristil picked off a Goff pass in the end zone to stop one last Lions drive in the first half, allowing everyone to finally catch their breath with Washington leading, 31-21. For the game, Washington had four interceptions (three of Goff and one of Williams on a trick-play attempt).
The Commanders, who were 4-13 a year ago, a franchise of ill repute for a generation, are going to the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.
Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong's edge rush attempt gets home on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff forcing a fumble which was recovered by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu.
Frankie Luvu is having a Pro Bowl season for the Washington Commanders. The 28-year-old entered Sunday's regular-season finale with 90 tackles, including 11 for loss and eight sacks. He's arguably been Washington's top defensive player.
Wagner and Luvu's complementary styles create the perfect "Yin and Yang" of the Commanders' linebacker unit, driving their success this season.
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.
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.
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