The Rams (10-7) are heading to Philadelphia for a must-see NFC Divisional Round matchup against the host Eagles (14-3) at what could be a snowy Lincoln Financial Field. The Rams are buoyed by a dominant performance in their 27-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, securing their eighth postseason win under Head Coach Sean McVay.
The NFC championship game's date, time and TV channel are set, though we still don't know who's playing in it. Here's what to know:
Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for Rams vs. Eagles in Sunday's NFC Divisional Round battle in the NFL playoffs.
The Washington Commanders, led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, in an NFC Divisional Round Playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit,
Michiganders are encouraged to wear the team's signature color to show support for the Lions throughout the state.
Spight and his band were also the halftime act at the Lions playoff game against Tampa Bay last season. Michigan gospel recording artist, Caleb Carroll, will perform the national anthem before kickoff on Saturday. The Lions, 15-2, are the No. 1 seed in the NFC. They had a playoff bye week and have home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Lions and the Commanders are two of the most aggressive fourth-down teams in the NFL, and their coaches’ willingness to be bold will almost certainly be a major factor in who advances to the NFC championship game.
NFL.com contributor Mia Fowler, via NFL Research, takes a look at a compelling reason to watch all four games of the 2025 Divisional Round.
“The Detroit Lions need to win more than anybody. If they lost this game, that would be the most heartbreaking playoff loss, because they haven’t won a championship since 1957. To lose at home to arguably the worst team in the field, that would be terrible.” – Andrew Perloff, SiriusXM
The cost of entry is inching downward for Saturday’s Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders matchup in the NFC Divisional playoffs.
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