The Detroit Lions are set to face the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round at Ford Field, with the game time still to be announced. The Commanders secured their playoff spot by narrowly defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a last-minute field goal by Zane Gonzalez. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has emerged as a key player for Washington, boasting impressive statistics including 3,568 passing yards and 891 rushing yards this season.

This matchup marks a significant postseason encounter, as the Lions and Commanders have historically faced off in three playoff games, all won by Washington. Notably, one of these encounters was Detroit's first appearance in the NFC Championship game in 1991, where they were defeated 41-10.