Lions' Playoff Fate: A New Challenge with the Commanders

Young fans, get ready! The Detroit Lions are gearing up for their 2024-25 NFL playoff run, and they'll start on Saturday night at 8 p. m. ET. Their first opponents? The Washington Commanders! This matchup is set in stone because the Commanders are the lowest seed still standing. The Lions haven't faced the Commanders since 2022, when they won 36-27. But a lot has changed since then. The Commanders now have a rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, and a new coach, Dan Quinn. This season, Washington had an impressive 12-5 record, their best in a long time. The game will be broadcast on FOX and FOX Deportes. It's not the first time these two teams have met in the playoffs. In fact, they've faced off three times, but the Lions are still looking for their first win against the Commanders in the postseason. Saturday's game is part of a bigger schedule. Earlier that day, the Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs at 4:30 p. m. ET on ESPN/ABC. So, mark your calendars and get ready for some exciting football!