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Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions Divisional Round Playoff game: How to watch, kickoff time and more

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It doesn't matter that the Washington Commanders doinked their way to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, what matters is that they got there. The team beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 last Sunday thanks to a field goal kicked by Zane Gonzalez that bounced off the upright in the last moments of the game, and they now find themselves facing the Detroit Lions as a result. The Lions, who had a bye week during the Wild Card round thanks to their top NFC seeding, will host rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders at Ford Field for a Saturday night game.

Here’s what to know about tonight's Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions matchup, and you can also keep an eye on live game-day updates here.

Date: Jan. 18, 2024

Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

Game: Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions

TV channel: FOX

Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, and more

The Commanders play the Lions on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.

The Lions vs. Commanders game on Fox can be streamed on platforms including Fubo TV, DirecTV and YouTube TV.

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DirecTV Stream's new MySports package gets you access to all the usual football suspects: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS and, of course, FOX, 

Right now, you can try all this out free, and then get your first three months for just $50/month. After that, the cost of this sports streaming package rises to $70/month (still cheaper than it's competitors). So if you're interested in trying out a live TV streaming service for watching football, but aren't ready to commit or drop a TON of money, we recommend starting with DirecTV Stream. 

You'll also get unlimited Cloud DVR storage included in whatever DirecTV package you choose. 

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Fubo TV

Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans. But it offers nearly every channel you'll need to watch the NFL season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage.

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All times Eastern

Saturday, January 18

  • AFC Divisional Playoff: Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN, ABC, ESPN+)

  • NFC Divisional Playoff: Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions, 8 p.m. (FOX)

Sunday, January 19

  • NFC Divisional Playoff: Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 3 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)

  • AFC Divisional Playoff: Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills, 6:30 p.m. (CBS, Paramount+)