The Detroit Lions bolstered their backfield in 2023, signing free agent David Montgomery and drafting Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The investments have paid off.
One of the Commanders' most popular supporters is former NBA MVP Kevin Durant. The Phoenix Suns superstar was born in Washington, D.C. and he grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, which is located on the eastern outskirts of the country's capital.
The Detroit Lions were built to run. Detroit’s longest-tenured players, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and center Frank Ragnow, were first-round picks in 2016 and 2018. In general manager Brad Holmes’ first draft with the Lions in 2021,
The Lions are preparing to start rookie Christian Mahogany at right guard if Zeitler is unable to go against the Commanders, per head coach Dan Campbell.
With his arm draped around the shoulder of Craig Reynolds, Jahmyr Gibbs wore the T-shirt and the hat that proclaimed the Lions champions of the North and said he "didn't really know" that it would be his night.
The Detroit Lions struck first in the franchise's divisional round game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. After Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored the first points of the day with a one-yard touchdown run, he copied Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant's dance to celebrate.
Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record ... were injured during the game and OG Kevin Zeitler came off the field, holding the back of his right leg late in the game. Up next Vikings: Visit ...
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Jayden Daniels was nearly flawless on Saturday night, leading the Commanders to an easy upset of the heavily favored Lions.
The top-seeded Detroit Lions host the Washington Commanders at Ford Field with a trip to the NFC Championship on the line.
Former ASU quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns as the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions to reach the NFC championship game.