Smith has twice been to the NFC Championship game, and his hope is that a third trip would be the charm in his quest for a Super Bowl ring. Smith spoke to Lions OnSI Wednesday to preview the playoffs, discuss defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's impact and much more.

Za'Darius Smith already sacked Jayden Daniels once this season, but the Lions DE knows he has his work cut out for him in Saturday's playoff game.

DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings, 31-9, on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

Detroit's star defensive end suffered a significant leg injury in October. Here's what we know about his potential return in the playoffs.

Za'Darius Smith has had plenty to say about the Packers since getting traded to the Lions before this season's deadline. He has helped Detroit's pass rush after losing Aidan Hutchinson, making four sacks and 10 quarterback hits in eight games.

Detroit Lions edge Za'Darius Smith compared trying to tackle Jayden Daniels to a "chicken in a chicken coop". On Saturday night, the Detroit Lions will face a new challenge as they start their playoff run. They'll have to slow down standout rookie Jayden Daniels for the first time.

By Kris Harrell Saturday game determines Super Bowl LIX teams Greenville native Za’Darius Smith is set to play in a divisional round of the NFL playoffs as his team, the Detroit Lions go up against the Washington Commanders,

After having the most players on the active rosters of the playoff teams for the Wild-Card Weekend of any college program, Alabama will have the most representation in the Divisional Weekend, too.

These franchises last met in the playoffs in the 1999 season. The previous times they played in the postseason, Washington went on to win the Super Bowl.

Caleb Williams lived up to the expectations placed on him by the Chicago Bears. While he had a strong second half of the season, it wasn't a pretty beginning. Williams explained on the St. Brown Podcast about his introduction to the league.

However, the Vikings will enter free agency with the sixth-most cap space. They had a fantastic offseason in 2024 by adding several free agents who played significant roles in the 14-3 season. If the Vikings can replicate any of that success, they could set themselves up for further success in 2025.

The players with Alabama football roots on the rosters of the remaining playoff teams include: The Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs enter the race for Super Bowl LIX this weekend. The Chiefs in the AFC and the Lions in the NFC sat out the first round of the NFL postseason as the No. 1 seed on its side of the NFL championship tournament.