The internet responds to the Washington Commanders unexpected win in the NFC Divisional round and the Cowboys continued NFC title drought.

With the Commanders ending their 33-year wait, the Cowboys now have the longest Championship game drought in the NFC.

The Washington Commanders snapped a 32-year NFC title game appearance drought Saturday as they defeated the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. That’s sweet enough on its own, but what it means for one of their biggest rivals,

From 1982 until 1991, the Commanders played in a total of five conference title games and four Super Bowls during a span that ended with three Lombardi Trophies. However, after losing to the Lions in the NFC title game to end their 1991 season, the Commanders didn't make it back to the NFC Championship until beating Detroit on Saturday night.

After the Commanders defeated the Lions in the divisional round, the Cowboys now own the longest active drought, dating back to 1995.

Dallas Cowboys face Washington Commanders in a Week 18 showdown of the 2024 NFL regular season. Find all the key information here, including kickoff times and streaming options, to watch the game live.

That it is a “shocker” that the Lions of all teams will not be in the NFC Championship Game is still quite the reality to live in. Detroit has significantly turned around their culture and finally reached the penultimate game of the season last year.