The Detroit Lions fell to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, bringing Ben Johnson's choice from last offseason into question

Detroit Lions logoDetroit Lions logoWith the 2024-25 divisional round in full effect, some fans have already started predicting who they think will win Super Bowl 59. And during his segment on TODAY,

When speaking to reporters after Saturday's game at Ford Field, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn credited his defense, highlighting the emphasis on creating turnovers as key to defeating the Lions.

Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report has suggested that the Detroit Lions could be a potential landing spot for Douglas in free agency this offseason. "The Lions, who could lose Carlton Davis in free agency, should also have Douglas on their radar," Knox wrote.

The Lions are the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time and host the Washington Commanders Saturday in the divisional round. With a win, the Lions could reach the NFC championship game for a second consecutive year and host the game for the first time in franchise history.

The NFC’s sixth-seeded Commanders upset the top-seeded Lions in Saturday’s Divisional Round Game to move the franchise to its first NFC Championship Game since the 1991 season.

Unsurprisingly, the Detroit Lions (+275 at BetMGM) are at the top of the Super Bowl odds board. Behind them are the defending-champion Kansas City Chiefs (+350) before the odds drop off slightly for the Baltimore Ravens (+600), Buffalo Bills (+600) and PHiladelphia Eagles (+700).

The Detroit Lions are not allowed to wear their alternate black jerseys in the playoff game against the Washington Commanders, per NFL rules.

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.

The NFL playoffs continue with two divisional round games on Sunday. On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs took down the Houston Texans 23-14, covering the 8.5-point spread as favorites, while the Washington Commanders, 9.5-point underdogs on the road, upset the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions 45-31.