Slowed-down footage of Amik Robertson's injury on Saturday night shows the cornerback's arm appearing to snap.
Daniels threw two touchdown passes to help the Commanders return to the NFC title game for first time in 33 years.
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered an elbow injury on the Washington Commanders’ second snap and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night’s divisional playoff game
After the game, Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Robertson suffered a broken arm and will be undergoing surgery Sunday. Per a source, the cornerback is expected to need six-eight weeks to recover.
Jayden Daniels was nearly flawless on Saturday night, leading the Commanders to an easy upset of the heavily favored Lions.
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.
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels caught the attention of NFL fans after an admiring moment during the Washington Commanders ' 45-31 win against the Detroit Lions on Saturday. The moment unfolded when Lions cornerback Amik Robertson had a broken arm during the first quarter while trying to tackle Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels showed class during the playoff game on Saturday night by praying with Terrion Arnold after Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered an injury.
In the days before their game against the Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions defensive back Amik Robertson made it clear he wasn't backing down. “They make
Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson has been ruled out by the team following an elbow injury he suffered during Saturday's divisional playoff game against the Washington Commanders.
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,