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Detroit Lions Face Washington Commanders in NFC Divisional Round

The top-seeded Lions look to rewrite playoff history against the Commanders in a game with deep historical and competitive stakes.

Overview

  • The Detroit Lions (15-2) will host the Washington Commanders (12-5) on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit.
  • This game marks a rematch of the 1991 NFC Championship, where Washington defeated Detroit 41-10, ending the Lions' Super Bowl hopes.
  • Detroit enters the matchup with the NFL's top-ranked offense, averaging 33.2 points per game, and is favored by 8.5 to 9 points by major sportsbooks.
  • Washington's rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, recently named Offensive Rookie of the Year, has revitalized the team's offense with his dual-threat abilities.
  • A win for Detroit would send them to their first NFC Championship game since 1991, while Washington aims to prove their resurgence under head coach Dan Quinn is legitimate.

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