The Detroit Lions will host the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night. The second-round playoff game will kick off at 8 p.m. ET from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
Here's a look at the weather report and conditions for the Lions-Commanders contest.
Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders weather report for NFC divisional round game
Per reports, the game at Ford Field on Saturday night is expected to kick off under partly cloudy skies and below-freezing temperatures. At 8:15 p.m. ET, the temperature is expected to be around 30°F.
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While there will be strong winds, along with snowfall and rain throughout the matchup, none of that should affect both teams since Ford Field has a fixed roof to protect fans and players from the harsh winters. The temperature is also expected to drop even further as the game progresses.
Despite the protective roof at Ford Field, players on either team should be strapped up for a cold and challenging outing in Detroit.
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. EST on Saturday night
- Expected Temperature: 30°F
- Showers: 20% expected rain during the game
How to watch Lions vs. Commanders? TV schedule and live stream details for NFC divisional round clash
The Lions vs. Commanders postseason clash will be telecast live on Fox, where Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) and Tom Brady (analyst) will be in the announcers' booth. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will be the sideline reporters.
Fans can also livestream the NFC divisional round game on Fubo.
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo
- Venue: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
Rob Tolbert will be the head referee for the Lions vs. Commanders postseason game. Here's a look at Tolbert's crew that will officiate the playoff contest:
- Umpire: Duane Heydt
- Line Judge: Tim Podraza
- Side Judge: Boris Cheek
- Field Judge: Mearl Robinson
- Back Judge: Jonah Monroe
- Down Judge: Max Causey
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