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The Washington Commanders are set to face the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Round that will have you glue to your seats.

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Update: Jan 18th, 2025 06:37 EST

The Commanders advanced to this stage following a dramatic 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round. Rookie kicker Zane Gonzalez secured the win with a 37-yard field goal that bounced off the right upright in the final moments. Quarterback Jayden Daniels led a crucial 51-yard drive to set up the decisive kick, marking the team’s sixth consecutive win. Notably, five of these victories have been secured in the final minutes, highlighting the Commanders’ resilience under pressure.

The Lions, boasting a 15-2 record, earned the NFC’s top seed and a first-round bye. Their success is attributed to a potent offense and a formidable defense. They have been one of the most consistent teams of the season and they will be a hard to team to beat.

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What time does Commanders - Lions start?

The game between the Commanders and the Lions will be played on Saturday January 18 at Ford Field with kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.

How can I watch Commanders - Lions?

The following channels will be broadcasting the game live in the US: FOX

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Form guide for Commanders - Lions

Let’s have a look at the most recent games for these two teams:

Commanders

Bucs: W
Cowboys: W
Falcons: W
Eagles: W
Saints: W

Lions

Vikings: W
49ers: W
Bears: W
Bills: L
Packers: W

Commanders - Lions prediction

The Commanders’ recent string of victories, characterized by clutch performances, contrasts with the Lions’ season-long dominance. Which makes it very hard to predict. But we believe that the Lions will take this one. Commanders 23-30 Lions