Detroit dominated in the most important game of the regular season, and the difference was a quarterback who looks ready for the challenges ahead.

Dave Helman sits down with Greg Auman to talk about the Detroit Lions' impressive victory over the Minnesota Vikings! Within the segment, the duo react to the Lions shutting down Sam Darnold and talk about how impressive Jahmyr Gibbs was in the win.

(AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, left, and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, right, greet at midfield following their NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) Minnesota Vikings ...

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 2-yard touchdown pass while being tackled to tight end Sam LaPorta who makes spectacular one-handed snag.

It's been an entertaining first half in tonight's divisional round playoff game between the Lions and Commanders. Unfortunately, Jared Goff has mostly been on the wrong end of it though... Goff was 11-of-17 for 150 yards and a touchdown over the first two quarters.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams takes the double-reverse end-around to the house for a 61-yard rushing touchdown against the Washington Commanders.

Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?

Quarterback Jared Goff led Detroit Lions to a remarkable turnaround, culminating in a 15-2 season, NFC's No. 1 seed, silencing many of his critics.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 13: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Sam Darnold’s renaissance pushed Minnesota to one of the NFL’s best records, offering the hope of a deep playoff run. A disappointing night in the desert rammed Darnold and the Vikings right out of the postseason.

Two weeks ago, Sam Darnold probably wasn’t even an option for the San Francisco 49ers. But now Darnold could be in play to return to his former team after back-to-back brutal performances on the biggest stage, possibly costing himself a lot of money ahead of free agency.

MINNEAPOLIS – Believe it or not, the Minnesota Vikings had concerns about the Green Bay Packers getting to quarterback Sam Darnold. Yes, the same Sam Darnold who completed 33 of 43 passes for ...