The Detroit Lions will be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler when they host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round on Saturday night.

Starting right guard Kevin Zeitler has been ruled out for Saturday night’s divisional-round showdown against the Washington Commanders. Zeitler suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran lineman did not practice this week, sticking to treatment and rest.

Bobby Wagner and David Montgomery are cleared to play, boosting both team's chances. Kevin Zeitler is out with a hamstring injury. Both players will be huge.

The Commanders created some nervous moments with linebacker Bobby Wagner missing practice this week, but he has been cleared to play this Saturday night.

Washington Commanders veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner missed practice Tuesday due to an ankle injury. It is suspected that Wagner sustained the injury during Sunday night's 23-20 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Lions will not have right guard Kevin Zeitler against the Commanders on Saturday. Zeitler has been ruled out of the contest after missing practice all week due to a hamstring injury. Zeitler missed one game during the regular season.

January 15 - Washington Commanders veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner missed practice ... Missing the session were guard Kevin Zeitler (hamstring), defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (calf) and ...

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are riding high, elevated to a status they’ve never had as Super Bowl favorites. The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as a new head coach, a fan favorite during eight seasons as a player in New England.

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Daniels led five comeback wins and helped Washington crash the playoffs with three fourth-quarter touchdown passes to beat the Eagles last month. Rookie quarterbacks are 5-7 in the Divisional Playoffs since 1950 and 1-4 since 2010. Only Mark Sanchez (2009 with the Jets) and Joe Flacco (2008, Ravens) have won multiple road games as rookie starters.

One injury that Ravens and Bills fans are specifically paying attention to involves Ravens wideout Zay Flowers, who hasn't practiced since he injured his knee during Baltimore's Week 18 win over the Cleveland Browns.

The Detroit Lions were built to run. Detroit’s longest-tenured players, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and center Frank Ragnow, were first-round picks in 2016 and 2018. In general manager Brad Holmes’ first draft with the Lions in 2021,