*This article will be updated throughout the Wild Card Round until we officially know the Detroit Lions’ Divisional Round opponent.
Following their 15-2 regular season, the Detroit Lions not only clinched the NFC North, but they also earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Because of that, the Lions are currently enjoying a bye week, while the other six NFC teams who qualified for the 2024 NFL Playoffs are forced to battle it out in the Wild Card round.
Wild Card Round Schedule
Here is the Wild Card Round schedule for the NFC:
Sunday, January 12, 2025
- (7) Packers at (2) Eagles – 4:30 p.m. ET (FOX) *Eagles won 22-10
- (6) Commanders at (3) Bucs – 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock) *Commanders won 23-20
Monday, January 13, 2025
- (5) Vikings at (4) Rams – 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)
Who Will The Detroit Lions Play In The Divisional Round?
Heading into the playoffs, the Lions knew they would take on the lowest remaining seed following the conclusion of the Wild Card Round.
With the No. 7 Packers losing to the No. 2 Eagles and the No. 6 Commanders beating the No. 3 Buccaneers, we now know that the Detroit Lions will host the Commanders in the Divisional Round next weekend at Ford Field.
