This year, as the No. 1 seed, they had the first-round bye, setting them up for an NFC divisional-round game against the Washington Commanders to begin their postseason. A win puts the Lions back in the NFC championship game,

Follow along here for live updates as the Lions play host to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round at Ford Field in Detroit.

The Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions play the Saturday night divisional game of the NFL playoffs, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Below are some players on Detroit’s roster scheduled to be free agents who could be potential targets for some of the Cardinals’ offseason needs.

Despite having all-world running back Barry Sanders, the Lions were no match against heavily favored Washington, which rolled to a 41-10 win en route to its third Super Bowl triumph.  The tables have turned for Saturday night's playoff between the two teams.

The Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions — two teams with postseason demons to slay — meet on Saturday night. Here’s what you need to know.

Everything you need to know in order to watch the Detroit Lions take on the Washington Commanders in the NFL playoff quarterfinals on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates with running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) after Gibbs scored a touchdown during the first half as the Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. Jake May | [email protected]

Washington has won all three playoff matchups with Detroit, including a 41-10 decimation in the conference championship game 33 years ago. The Commanders are 31-16 against the Lions all time.

The Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions are going through the motions for the hours leading up to their game in the Divisional Round at Ford Field. The Lion

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