The Commanders, on the other hand, pivoted to Dan Quinn — a leader of men who’s taken a team to a Super Bowl and helped oversee an 8-win turnaround. Quinn deserves endless credit for getting the most out of a team few expected to be here. And he’s doing it with a rookie QB, no less.

Dan Campbell discussed the excitement of the unknown with reporters on Monday as the Lions prepare to host the Washington Commanders in Saturday’s divisional round at Ford Field. Washington is an unfamiliar opponent for Detroit, and Campbell noted that the uncertainty adds a unique element to the matchup.

It's the NFC Divisional Round and the Washington Commanders take on the Detroit Lions. Check out the latest odds and best bets.

The Lions vs Commanders game in the NFC Divisional Round will feature an officiating crew Detroit hasn’t seen in 2024, headed by referree Ron Torbert

Washington Commanders fans are feeling emboldened after knocking off the Bucs and chanted 'WE WANT DETROIT' ahead of the Lions game.

The Detroit Lions will host the Washington Commanders at Ford Field for what should be an exciting divisional round game. Here's what experts are predicting will happen for this crucial playoff contest between the Lions and Commanders.

The NFC Divisional round of the NFL playoffs will see the Detroit Lions (15-2) and Washington Commanders (12-5) take the field at Ford Field on Saturday, January 18, 2025.Last time out, the Lions

Ahead of their NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Detroit Lions, the Washington Commanders made a perplexing decision that’s drawing comparisons to a notorious coaching mishap from Lions history.

The Detroit Lions have reached a pivotal moment in their journey, one they’ve been steadily building toward for years. Long overshadowed, underestimated, and dismissed as perennial underachievers, the Lions now charge into the 2025 NFL Divisional Round with a confidence born of their dominant 15-2 regular season.