Although the Detroit Lions have a huge matchup against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, they're also aware of a big matchup set to occur on Monday in the

The governor encouraged Michiganders to dress in blue in support of the team and to 'make sure our roar is louder than ever' before they take on the Washington Commanders at Ford Field.

According to a new analysis from East Lansing-based economic consulting firm Anderson Economic Group, LLC. (AEG), the net economic impact of the NFL’s National Football Conference (NFC) Divisional playoff game between the Lions and the Washington Commanders is expected to exceed $64 million.

Airbnb reported a surge in searches for Detroit this weekend. At the same time, options are expensive and running low for hotels near Ford Field.

"What the Lions are doing in Germany is incredible," said Marius Dell, who believes the team's story is one every person in Germany can connect with.

As the Detroit Lions prepare for Saturday’s playoff game, a West Michigan school and a local business are showing their support for the team. (Jan. 17, 2025)

As the Detroit Lions prepare for Saturday’s playoff game, a West Michigan school and local businesses are showing their support for the team.

Here are the crazy things Detroit Lions fans are doing as the NFC's No. 1 seed gears up for their playoff opener vs. the Washington Commanders.

Around greater downtown Detroit bars and restaurants are hyped up and ready to welcome Detroit Lions fans before, during and after Saturday's game.

Byran DeArdo, NFL writer for CBS Sports: "The Lions don't play dull postseason games. Each of their three playoff games last year came down to the wire, and I expect that to again be the case on Saturday night. Washington will make them earn it, but the Lions should come out on top while getting to within a game of the Super Bowl."

NFL veteran Ron Torbert will be the lead referee for Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders in divisional round. He's an MSU and Harvard grad.