Lions rookie Christian Mahogany has earned the confidence to replace injured Kevin Zeitler at right guard against the Commanders

The Detroit Lions revealed that they will be without a former Pro Bowler in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

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The Detroit Lions had two key offensive lineman miss practice and rookie Christian Mahogany could start vs. the Commanders.

Mahogany, a 2024 sixth-round pick out of Boston College, has started one game and played in seven this year. He started in Week 16 against the Bears and impressed. Detroit also has veteran Kayode Awosika at its disposal as insurance if Zeitler is unable to go.

The Lions are prepared to be without starting guard Kevin Zeitler in Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Commanders.

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.

The Detroit Lions have ruled out one of their starting offensive linemen ahead of Saturday’s NFC Divisional round matchup with Washington.

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.

With veteran OL Kevin Zeitler out injured, rookie Christian Mahogany will have an opportunity to start against Washington Commanders.

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,