The Lions are the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time and host the Washington Commanders Saturday in the divisional round. With a win, the Lions could reach the NFC championship game for a second consecutive year and host the game for the first time in franchise history.

From 1982 until 1991, the Commanders played in a total of five conference title games and four Super Bowls during a span that ended with three Lombardi Trophies. However, after losing to the Lions in the NFC title game to end their 1991 season, the Commanders didn't make it back to the NFC Championship until beating Detroit on Saturday night.

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is taking steps toward a potential head coaching role, with the New York Jets emerging as a top contender.

Aaron Glenn has been a hot coaching candidate this offseason. After the Detroit Lions’ shocking playoff loss, the team’s defensive coordinator is holding interviews to potentially become the head coach of another team.