The Detroit Lions will be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler when they host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round on Saturday night.
Lions injury report shows Kevin Zeitler missed his second straight day of practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. Christian Mahogany is up next.
Lions rookie Christian Mahogany has earned the confidence to replace injured Kevin Zeitler at right guard against the Commanders
The Detroit Lions had two key offensive lineman miss practice and rookie Christian Mahogany could start vs. the Commanders.
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 welcome the Washington Commanders to town for the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday, Jan. 18.
Washington leads 31-16, including a 3-0 record in playoff games at home. Against the spread: Commanders 11-6-1, Lions 12-5. Last meeting: Lions beat the Commanders
The Commanders stunned the Lions on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
On the flip side, quarterback Jared Goff was the lowest-graded offensive player after committing four turnovers with a 45.5 mark. Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu was the lowest-graded defensive player with a 34.5 mark. Here are the highest and lowest PFF-graded players in Saturday's game.
Lions committed five turnovers and had no answers for Jayden Daniels in the NFC divisional round playoff game.
Tracking the Detroit Lions injury report with updates from their NFL divisional playoff game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field.