How to Watch Lions vs. Commanders: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Divisional Round
A playoff showdown features the Washington Commanders (12-5) against the Detroit Lions (15-2) in the NFC Divisional round on Jan. 18 at Ford Field, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
The Lions rank 20th in total defense this season (342.4 yards allowed per game), but they've been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 409.5 total yards per game. With 369.6 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Commanders rank seventh in the NFL in 2024. On defense, they rank 13th, allowing 326.9 total yards per game.
For more details on this contest, including where and how to watch on TV, continue reading.
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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.
- Washington has scored 28 fewer points than Detroit in their past five games.
Lions' 2024 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
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9/8/2024 | Rams | W 26-20 | NBC |
9/15/2024 | Buccaneers | L 20-16 | FOX |
9/22/2024 | at Cardinals | W 20-13 | FOX |
9/30/2024 | Seahawks | W 42-29 | ABC |
10/13/2024 | at Cowboys | W 47-9 | FOX |
10/20/2024 | at Vikings | W 31-29 | FOX |
10/27/2024 | Titans | W 52-14 | FOX |
11/3/2024 | at Packers | W 24-14 | FOX |
11/10/2024 | at Texans | W 26-23 | NBC |
11/17/2024 | Jaguars | W 52-6 | CBS |
11/24/2024 | at Colts | W 24-6 | FOX |
11/28/2024 | Bears | W 23-20 | CBS |
12/5/2024 | Packers | W 34-31 | Amazon Prime Video |
12/15/2024 | Bills | L 48-42 | CBS |
12/22/2024 | at Bears | W 34-17 | FOX |
12/30/2024 | at 49ers | W 40-34 | ABC/ESPN |
1/5/2025 | Vikings | W 31-9 | NBC |
1/18/2025 | Commanders | - | FOX |
Lions 2023 Stats & Insights
- Detroit owns the second-best offense this season in terms of passing yards (263.2 passing yards per game), but ranks third-worst defensively (244 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Lions sport the sixth-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (146.4 per game), and they've been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with just 98.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- With 24 forced turnovers (10th in NFL) against 15 turnovers committed (sixth in NFL), Detroit's +9 turnover margin ranks eighth in the league.
Lions Key Players
- Jared Goff threw for 4,575 yards (269.1 per game), completing 67.3% of his throws, with 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 17 games last year.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown had 119 receptions for 1,515 yards (94.7 per game) and 10 touchdowns in 16 games.
- David Montgomery ran for 1,015 yards (72.5 per game) and 13 touchdowns in 14 games a season ago.
Commanders' 2024 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
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9/8/2024 | at Buccaneers | L 37-20 | FOX |
9/15/2024 | Giants | W 21-18 | FOX |
9/23/2024 | at Bengals | W 38-33 | ABC |
9/29/2024 | at Cardinals | W 42-14 | FOX |
10/6/2024 | Browns | W 34-13 | FOX |
10/13/2024 | at Ravens | L 30-23 | CBS |
10/20/2024 | Panthers | W 40-7 | CBS |
10/27/2024 | Bears | W 18-15 | CBS |
11/3/2024 | at Giants | W 27-22 | FOX |
11/10/2024 | Steelers | L 28-27 | CBS |
11/14/2024 | at Eagles | L 26-18 | Amazon Prime Video |
11/24/2024 | Cowboys | L 34-26 | FOX |
12/1/2024 | Titans | W 42-19 | CBS |
12/15/2024 | at Saints | W 20-19 | FOX |
12/22/2024 | Eagles | W 36-33 | FOX |
12/29/2024 | Falcons | W 30-24 | NBC |
1/5/2025 | at Cowboys | W 23-19 | FOX |
1/12/2025 | at Buccaneers | W 23-20 | NBC |
1/18/2025 | at Lions | - | FOX |
Commanders Stats & Insights
- Washington ranks 17th in the NFL with 215.6 passing yards per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks third-best by allowing just 189.8 passing yards per game.
- While the Commanders' run defense has had trouble stopping opposing offenses, ranking fourth-worst by giving up 137.1 rushing yards per game, their offense is the third-best at 154.1 rushing yards per contest.
- Washington has accumulated 17 forced turnovers (20th in NFL) and committed 16 turnovers (eighth in NFL) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 15th in the NFL.
Commanders Key Players
- In 15 games last year, Brian Robinson Jr. piled up 733 rushing yards and five touchdowns while averaging 4.1 yards per carry.
- Austin Ekeler collected 628 rushing yards (3.5 yards per carry) for the Chargers last season, and five TDs.
- Last season Terry McLaurin caught 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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