In a now-viral video circulating among Lions’ fans, Commanders faithful are seen chanting “We Want Detroit” on the concourses of Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium. Kicker Zane Gonzalez knocked a 37-yard field goal off the right upright as time expired to give the Commanders a 23-20 win on the road.

The Detroit Lions will open their NFL playoffs 2025 run against the Washington Commanders, who upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.

Many NFL analysts and experts thought the Detroit Lions ‘ first playoff opponent would come down to the winner of the Minnesota Vikings against Los Angeles Rams game on Monday, January 13, but that didn’t happen. The Lions already know who they’ll take on this upcoming weekend, thanks to a playoff upset.