When the Detroit Lions lost defensive end Aidan Hutchinson earlier this season, fans felt cursed. Detroit was picked as one of the favorites to play in Super Bowl LIX next month, and now, the Lions would have to do it without one of their top players.

Veteran running back Austin Ekeler was activated from injured reserve by the Washington Commanders on Saturday, according to NFL Network's Tom

The Detroit Lions welcome the Washington Commanders to town for the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday, Jan. 18.

In 2024, Austin Ekeler signed a two-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $11.43 million. The longtime Chargers running back played for the Los Angeles Chargers for seven seasons ...

Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders players stand and kneel on the field during an injury timeout for Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (not ...

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders were the only lower seed to advance from the wild card round to the divisional round, and that has set up a matchup

"Jayden Daniels is a one-man band for Kliff Kingsbury, carrying a lackluster backfield with his smooth mobility and carving up opposing defenses with his snappy arm," CBS Sports writes. "Getting some more help from Kingsbury's ball carriers or red-zone play sheet might enable the Commanders to extend their surprisingly hot run."

and follow him on Twitter @john_keim DALLAS -- The Washington Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the ...

Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is a star in the making, but the Detroit Lions won't squander the best homefield advantage in football.

The Bucs, fourth against the run, are imposing inside with their tackles, headlined by Vita Vea. The Commanders cannot be shy of running between the tackles. With Ekeler, they have a better chance of hitting the perimeter.

Catch up on all the Washington Commanders news heading into Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

The Washington Commanders were visitors to Raymond James Stadium on Sunday night, but they left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' stadium as history-bucking victors. Despite an iffy stretch of red-zone showings,