With right guard Kevin Zeitler ruled out due to injury, the Detroit Lions are turning to rookie guard Christian Mahogany to start. Here's some background on Detroit's rookie offensive lineman who is being thrust into a starting role in a critical playoff game against the Washington Commanders.

The Detroit Lions will be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler when they host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round on Saturday night.

Tracking the Detroit Lions injury report with updates from their NFL divisional playoff game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field.

The Detroit Lions have a major injury concern on their hand ahead of the playoff matchup against the Washington Commanders, as starting guard Kevin Zeitler isn't certain to play. So, how will the Lions replace Zeitler if he can't go?

The Lions will not have right guard Kevin Zeitler against the Commanders on Saturday. Zeitler has been ruled out of the contest after missing practice all week due to a hamstring injury. Zeitler missed one game during the regular season.

Mahogany, a 2024 sixth-round pick out of Boston College, has started one game and played in seven this year. He started in Week 16 against the Bears and impressed. Detroit also has veteran Kayode Awosika at its disposal as insurance if Zeitler is unable to go.

The Detroit Lions had two key offensive lineman miss practice and rookie Christian Mahogany could start vs. the Commanders.

The Detroit Lions welcome the Washington Commanders to town for the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Despite having all-world running back Barry Sanders, the Lions were no match against heavily favored Washington, which rolled to a 41-10 win en route to its third Super Bowl triumph.  The tables have turned for Saturday night's playoff between the two teams.

The Detroit Lions released their final injury report of the week ahead of their contest against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. Here's the latest updates on running back David Montgomery, guard Kevin Zeitler and cornerback Terrion Arnold.

Defensive lineman Pat O’Connor (calf) and cornerback Ennis Rakestraw (hamstring, illness) were the other Lions players out of practice Wednesday. Both of them were also listed as out on Tuesday, Cornerback Terrion Arnold (foot) and running back David Montgomery (knee) were listed as full participants.

guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor left the game against Minnesota and coach Dan Campbell hopes they can take advantage of the team earning a bye in the NFL playoffs.