The upcoming divisional playoff contest between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions will take place on January 18, 2025 in Detroit.
Commanders vs Lions: A Detailed Preview
team profile
Washington Commanders
Total offense: 369.6 yards per game (7th in the league)
Scoring Attack: 28.5 points per game (5th)
Passing attack: 215.6 yards per game (17th)
Rushing attack: 154.1 yards per game (3rd)
Total Defense: 326.9 yards per game (13th)
Scoring Defense: 23 points per game (18th)
Passing Defense: 189.5 yards per game (3rd place)
Rushing defense: 137.5 yards per game (30th)
detroit lions
Total offense: 409.5 yards per game (2nd place)
Scoring Attack: 33.2 points per game (1st place)
Passing attack: 263.2 yards per game (2nd place)
Rushing attack: 146.4 yards per game (6th)
Total Defense: 342.4 yards per game (20th)
Scoring Defense: 20.1 points per game (7th)
Passing Defense: 244 yards per game (30th)
Rushing defense: 98.4 yards per game (5th place)
key players
Washington Commanders
Quarterback Jayden Daniels: 3,568 passing yards, 25 touchdowns
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin: 1,096 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns
Linebacker Bobby Wagner: 132 tackles
Outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr.: 10.5 sacks
detroit lions
Quarterback Jared Goff: 4,629 passing yards, 37 touchdowns
Running back Jahmir Gibbs: 1,412 rushing yards, 16 touchdowns Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown: 1,263 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns
Safety Kerby Joseph: 9 interceptions
injured player
Washington Commanders
Did not participate in practice: Wide receiver Jamison Crowder.
(hamstring), tight end Jack Aerts (rest), defensive end Clelin Ferrell (knee/rest).
Limited participation: Kicker Zane Gonzalez (hip), defensive tackle Deron Penn (finger)
detroit lions
Did not participate in practice: Guard Kevin Zeitler (hamstring), defensive lineman Pat O’Connor (calf) Full participation: Running back David Montgomery (knee), cornerback Terrion Arnold (foot)
match review
The Lions’ strong rushing defense will be challenged by the Commanders’ offense, especially their rushing game. Also, the Commanders’ pass defense may be difficult to defend against the Lions’ high scoring attack. This matchup will be exciting because of both teams’ offensive strategies and aggressive play on fourth downs.
History
So far 44 matches have been played, in which Commanders have won 28 and Lions 16. Commanders have a record of 3-0 against Lions. Commanders have not registered a win against Lions since 2019.