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Analyst Predicts Commanders Upset vs. Lions

The Washington Commanders could shock the world and beat the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 18, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) makes a catch against Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field. Nfl Washington Commanders At Detroit Lions
Sep 18, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) makes a catch against Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field. Nfl Washington Commanders At Detroit Lions / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK
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The Washington Commanders are a massive underdog going into their Divisional Round matchup against the Detroit Lions.

However, the Commanders are here for a reason, and they haven't lost since before their bye week over a month ago.

Bleacher Report writer Brad Gagnon believes that the Commanders could truly come out on top against the Lions.

"That Lions defense is still quite banged up and vulnerable, and it won't be easy to stop Jayden Daniels and a Washington team that has a lot of good vibes entering this affair. The Commanders haven't lost by a double-digit margin since Week 1, and I fully expect them to keep this close if not pull off the upset," Gagnon writes.

The Commanders have been competitive in pretty much every game this season, so they shouldn't be underestimated by the Lions.

The Lions have also been competitive in every game this season, losing only by one score to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills, both of which came at home.

It's far from an impossible task, so the Commanders should be given some respect going into the game this weekend.

Kickoff between the Commanders and Lions is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET inside Ford Field.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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