Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that Ford Field will be the "loudest" stadium that the Commanders play in this season.
The Detroit Lions fell victim to Jayden Daniels’ offensive power, as he wasted no time showcasing his talent at Ford Field and took advantage of the opportunity to set a new rookie record in the postseason.
Detroit is getting healthier coming off its well-earned bye week, with both David Montgomery and Terrion Arnold set to return to the lineup. The Lions have home field on their side in this game, and they enter it with a 7-2 record at the friendly confines of Ford Field.
Detroit was able to open the second half with nearly a 6:00 offensive drive that spanned 91 yards. St. Brown and Gibbs led the way, as Detroit trimmed the Commanders' lead to 31-28 midway through the third quarter. Gibbs scored his second touchdown of the game on an 8-yard scamper.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn would get something close to vindication several drives later when he dialed up a brazen passing play on a fourth-down from the Lions’ nine-yard line.
Ford Field topped out at 134.3 decibels during the team’s divisional game last season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That mark trails only Kansas City and Seattle for the loudest stadium in the NFL.
Washington followed its first playoff win since the 2005 season with a historic divisional upset against Detroit on the road.
Follow Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders live updates and score in the 2025 NFL playoffs divisional round game at Ford Field on Saturday night.
The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders will do battle in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday when the Lions welcome Washington to Ford Field. Here's a look at some expert picks and predictions for the contest.
The Washington Commanders earned an emphatic victory over the top-seeded Detroit Lions and advanced to the NFC championship game.
The Commanders extended their magical season by bringing the Lions' special run to an end in an NFC divisional-round playoff stunner.