A brutal hit on Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff was missed by officials during their shock defeat to the Washington Commanders, but the culprit, Frankie Luvu, has now been fined

During the Washington Commanders ' 45-31 win against the Detroit Lions in the NFC divisional round, Jared Goff was injured during Quan Martin's interception return for a touchdown.

Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension in November 2024, three years after his trade from the Rams. The Lions cannot cut Goff at a financial gain until 2026, per Over The Cap. A post-June 1 designation then would save $35 million with $34.6 million in dead money.

The Washington Commanders have been given a slap on the wrist after hitting Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu took a hit to his wallet for his play in the Divisional Round. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that

The Detroit Lions lost quarterback Jared Goff to an injury for a drive in the NFC ... If the Lions win, they will host the winner of the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams, who play Sunday.

Jared Goff headed to the locker room after a massive hit in the second quarter of Saturday’s NFC Divisional Round game against the Washington Commanders.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Dan Campbell have been named finalists for MVP and Coach of the Year, respectively.

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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff talks to the medial following an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks to pass during the second ...

The Eagles are headed to the NFC title game and host their division rival, the Washington Commanders. After holding on for a 28-22 win over the Rams in the NFC divisional round, the Eagles will play the Washington Commanders.

Washington Commanders LB Frankie Luvu fined $16,883 for blow to the head on Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff during Quan Martin's INT TD in playoff game.