The Detroit Lions are just one win away from potentially hosting the NFC Championship Game at Ford Field, and they’ve already received a huge break that could swing the matchup in their favor.
If the Lions take care of business on Saturday night in their Divisional Playoff game against the Washington Commanders, they will advance to the NFC Championship. Most pundits predict that the Lions will host the Philadelphia Eagles, assuming the Eagles defeat the winner of Monday night’s game between the Rams and Vikings.
Eagles Deal with Major Injury to Nakobe Dean
However, if the Lions do indeed face off against the Eagles, they’ve already caught a major break, as Philadelphia is dealing with a significant injury to one of their key defensive players. Linebacker Nakobe Dean, who has been a crucial part of their defense, could miss the remainder of the playoffs after sustaining a knee injury. The injury appeared to be severe enough that the Eagles have already ruled him out of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
Dean was second on the team with 128 tackles during the regular season and had started 15 games for the Eagles. His absence could be a game-changer for the Eagles as they head into the postseason.
Lions Set to Capitalize on the Eagles’ Injury Struggles
The Eagles will be hoping for a quick recovery, but as it stands, the Lions may have just caught a break in their potential NFC Championship Game matchup, giving them an opportunity to capitalize on the absence of one of the Eagles’ defensive stars. The NFC Championship Game is shaping up to be an exciting showdown, and the Lions’ path to a Super Bowl just got a little bit easier.
