The Washington Commanders head north on Saturday to face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in the divisional playoff round. Last week, the Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a last-second field goal by Zane Gonzalez,

When the Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders square off in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs Saturday, don’t expect to see many punts or field goals. The Lions and the Commanders are two of the most aggressive fourth-down teams in the NFL,

How Detroit Lions match up against Washington Commanders.

After earning the NFC's top seed with a 15-2 regular-season record, Detroit's 2025 playoff debut has become the hottest ticket in franchise history, with an average sold price of $855, according to Vivid Seats.

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The Commanders' march toward the Super Bowl will continue if they can defeat the NFC's top seed. The big picture: After a season of spectacular plays, Washington is heading to Detroit for its first divisional-round playoff game in nearly two decades.