Lions prepare for a new foe in the Commanders instead of a rematch with the Rams or Vikings
That's the benefit, really.” The top-seeded Lions (15-2) also hope home field gives them another advantage against the sixth-seeded Washington Commanders (13-5) on Saturday night. Washington's win over third-seeded Tampa Bay spared Detroit a rematch with the Matthew Stafford-led Los Angeles Rams or a third game against NFC North rival Minnesota.