Bates' 20-yard third down reception keeps Commanders 4-minute drill alive

Washington Commanders tight end John Bates catches a 20-yard pass from quarterback Jayden Daniels on third down.

Watch the Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown's best catches against the Detroit Lions during the NFC Divisional Round.

Watch Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson's best plays from his two touchdown game vs. the Detroit Lions during the NFC Divisional Round.

Watch Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels's best plays from his 350-yard game vs. the Detroit Lions during the NFC Divisional Round.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown's best plays from his 137-yard game vs. the Washington Commanders during the NFC Divisional Round.

Watch Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs's best plays from his 175-yard, two touchdown game against the Washington Commanders from the NFC Divisional Round.

Watch highlights from the Divisional Round matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions during the 2024 NFL season.

Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn intercepts Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. This interception allowed the Commanders to end the game and send them to the NFC Championship game for the first time in 33 years.

Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong finds Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff for an 11-yard loss.

Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez misses a 44-yard field goal attempt.

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates kicks a 28-yard field goal to add two points to the scoreboard.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dots wide receiver Terry McLaurin for 12 yards on fourth down.

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols' one-yard touchdown puts the Commanders up bu three scores.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown catches a 20-yard pass along the boundary.

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler sprints through the Detroit Lions defense for a 35-yard gain.

Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams on an attempted trick-play pass.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick turns up the sideline for 22 yards following drag-route reception.

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson rushes for a 1-yard touchdown.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels rushes for a 3-yard fourth down conversion against the Detroit Lions inside the red zone.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson pulls out a lateral-to-shovel pass that goes from running back David Montgomery to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown which results in a 20-yard gain.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs finds an opening up the center to run in an 8-yard touchdown.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown slips upfield for 19 yards following a pass from quarterback Jared Goff.

Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil intercepts Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the end zone to close out the first half of their Divisional Round matchup.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels throws a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz.

Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater connects with running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a gain of 3 yards.