The Detroit Lions bolstered their backfield in 2023, signing free agent David Montgomery and drafting Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The investments have paid off.

As they prepare to start their playoff run with a Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders, star running back Jahmyr Gibbs shared a pretty good reason why they just might be able to outdo last year's team.

The Chicago Bears have over $74 million in cap space this offseason, and there are some quality players from rival NFC North teams that they could poach.

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,

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.

The Lions are preparing to start rookie Christian Mahogany at right guard if Zeitler is unable to go against the Commanders, per head coach Dan Campbell.

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With his arm draped around the shoulder of Craig Reynolds, Jahmyr Gibbs wore the T-shirt and the hat that proclaimed the Lions champions of the North and said he "didn't really know" that it would be his night.

Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record ... were injured during the game and OG Kevin Zeitler came off the field, holding the back of his right leg late in the game. Up next Vikings: Visit ...

DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs was ... were not at their best. Gibbs picked up the slack for his team. “He’s as explosive as any player in the league,” Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell said.

Richard Silva of The Detroit News breaks down the Lions' NFC Divisional Round game against the Washington Commanders.

Third-year wide receiver Jameson Williams notched his first 1,000-yard regular season of his career, reaching 1,001 yards in Detroit's regular-season finale victory over the Minnesota Vikings.