How to Watch Lions vs. Commanders: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Divisional Round

Updated Jan. 18, 2025 7:12 a.m. ET

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The Washington Commanders (12-5) will look to hit on the road and win in the playoffs against the Detroit Lions (15-2) in the NFC Divisional round on Jan. 18 at Ford Field, kicking off at 8 p.m. ET.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Lions have been a top-five unit, ranking best in the NFL by averaging 33.2 points per game. They rank seventh on defense (20.1 points allowed per game). From an offensive standpoint, the Commanders are accumulating 369.6 total yards per game (seventh-ranked). They rank 13th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (326.9 total yards given up per game).

We dive into all of the details you need to know about this contest in this article, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch Lions vs. Commanders

• When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
• TV: Watch on FOX

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Lions vs. Commanders: Head-to-Head

• In the past five meetings, Detroit holds a 4-1 record against Washington.
• Detroit has scored 136 points in the last five matchups while only allowing 108 to Washington.

Lions' 2024 Schedule

Lions Stats & Insights

• Detroit ranked 27th in pass defense last season (247.4 passing yards allowed per game), but it thrived on offense, ranking second-best in the NFL with 258.9 passing yards per game.
• The Lions surged on both sides of the ball in the running game last season, ranking fifth-best in rushing offense (135.9 rushing yards per game) and second-best in rushing defense (88.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
• Detroit ranked 16th in the league with an even turnover margin last season after forcing 23 turnovers (18th in the NFL) while committing 23 (19th in the NFL).

Lions Key Players

• In addition to his 4,629 passing yards and 72.4% completion percentage this year, Jared Goff has connected on 37 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.
• As a runner, Jahmyr Gibbs has compiled 1,412 yards in the ground game with 16 rushing touchdowns in 17 games.
• Amon-Ra St. Brown has been an integral piece of the Lions' offense in 2024, amassing 115 catches for 1,263 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Commanders' 2024 Schedule

Commanders 2023 Stats & Insights

• Washington ranks 17th in the NFL with 215.6 passing yards per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks third-best by allowing just 189.8 passing yards per contest.
• While the Commanders' run defense has been sputtering, ranking fourth-worst by surrendering 137.1 rushing yards per game, their offense is the third-best at 154.1 rushing yards per contest.
• At +1, Washington has the 15th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with 17 forced turnovers (20th in NFL) and 16 turnovers committed (eighth in NFL).

Commanders Key Players

• Brian Robinson Jr. got things done on the ground last year, rushing for 733 yards and five touchdowns in 15 games.
• As a runner, Austin Ekeler generated 628 yards on the ground with five touchdowns for the Chargers last year.
• Last season Terry McLaurin grabbed 79 balls on 132 targets for 1,002 yards and four touchdowns.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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