Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell yells from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

It's never easy to win and advance this time of year, and Lions coach Dan Campbell knows it. But when it came time to deliver a motivational speech to his team ahead of Saturday night's matchup, the Lions coach kept his message simple.

Dan Campbell typically doesn’t look too far ahead or reflect too much on the past, but for a moment Tuesday, the Detroit Lions’ ultra-confident head coach allowed himself a moment of

The Detroit Lions enter the playoffs at 15-2 and the conference's No. 1 seed, but head coach Dan Campbell says his team is focused on Saturday's game vs. the Commanders and not the Super Bowl.

The Lions will host the Washington Commanders on Saturday night from Ford Field in the divisional round. Washington has won six straight games, with its rookie quarterback leading the way and looking like a cold-blooded star in Jayden Daniels.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has had a special rookie season. He’s the heavy favorite to win Rookie of the Year. His athleticism frustrates defenses. He helped oversee an 8-win turnaround. He’s been money in crunchtime and just became the first rookie QB to win a road playoff game since 2012. To summarize: he’s a problem.

The Detroit Lions are riding high, elevated to a status they’ve never had as Super Bowl favorites. Detroit will host the Washington Commanders on Saturday night in the divisional round as the NFC’s No.

Ahead of a crucial matchup between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders in the NFL Playoffs, HC Dan Campbell is well aware of the immense talent possessed by QB Jayden Daniels. The Detroit Lions had the luxury of enjoying a well-deserved Bye Week after their strong performance in the regular season and will make their debut in the NFL Playoffs against the Washington Commanders.