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Lions Face Commanders in Divisional Round Showdown

The NFL playoff bracket for the 2024-25 season is set, with exciting matchups lined up for the divisional round on January 18 and 19, 2025. In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Houston Texans, while the Buffalo Bills are set to clash with the Baltimore Ravens. The NFC features a thrilling matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders, alongside the Philadelphia Eagles facing the Los Angeles Rams.

The Commanders, under new ownership since July 2023, are making their first appearance in the divisional round in 19 years. They will be up against the Lions, whose offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was previously considered for the Commanders' coaching position. This matchup is particularly intriguing given the recent history and the stakes involved.

In the AFC, the Bills vs. Ravens game promises to be a quarterback duel between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. Both quarterbacks have had historic seasons, with Jackson achieving the remarkable feat of throwing 40 or more touchdown passes with only five interceptions. Meanwhile, Allen has also made headlines by becoming the first quarterback to record at least 25 passing touchdowns, 10 rushing touchdowns, and fewer than 10 interceptions in a single season.

The Eagles and Rams matchup is another highlight, as the Rams look to overcome their past playoff struggles. They will need to contend with Saquon Barkley, who had a franchise-record 255 rushing yards against the Rams earlier in the season. The conference championship games are scheduled for January 26, 2025, leading up to Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025.

As the playoffs progress, fans are eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these pivotal games, which will determine who advances to the next stage of the postseason.

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