The Detroit Lions bolstered their backfield in 2023, signing free agent David Montgomery and drafting Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The investments have paid off.

As they prepare to start their playoff run with a Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders, star running back Jahmyr Gibbs shared a pretty good reason why they just might be able to outdo last year's team.

The Detroit Lions were built to run. Detroit’s longest-tenured players, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and center Frank Ragnow, were first-round picks in 2016 and 2018. In general manager Brad Holmes’ first draft with the Lions in 2021,

Starting right guard Kevin Zeitler has been ruled out for Saturday night’s divisional-round showdown against the Washington Commanders. Zeitler suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran lineman did not practice this week, sticking to treatment and rest.

The Lions are preparing to start rookie Christian Mahogany at right guard if Zeitler is unable to go against the Commanders, per head coach Dan Campbell.

The Detroit Lions struck first in the franchise's divisional round game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. After Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored the first points of the day with a one-yard touchdown run, he copied Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant's dance to celebrate.

The Lions will not have right guard Kevin Zeitler against the Commanders on Saturday. Zeitler has been ruled out of the contest after missing practice all week due to a hamstring injury. Zeitler missed one game during the regular season.

The Lions were missing two members of their offensive line at Wednesday's practice. Right guard Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) was listed as out of practice for the second straight day. He was joined by left tackle Taylor Decker,

One of the Commanders' most popular supporters is former NBA MVP Kevin Durant. The Phoenix Suns superstar was born in Washington, D.C. and he grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, which is located on the eastern outskirts of the country's capital.

The Detroit Lions ' 2024 season came to a disappointing end in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Five turnovers doomed the group, and the Washington Commanders were able to steal a 45-31 win at Ford Field. Here are grades for each position group based on performance in Saturday's game.

Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit. Daniels threw for two

Jayden Daniels was nearly flawless on Saturday night, leading the Commanders to an easy upset of the heavily favored Lions.