Hendon Hooker is inactive as the team's emergency third quarterback for the divisional-round game against the Commanders.

With right guard Kevin Zeitler ruled out due to injury, the Detroit Lions are turning to rookie guard Christian Mahogany to start. Here's some background on Detroit's rookie offensive lineman who is being thrust into a starting role in a critical playoff game against the Washington Commanders.

Detroit Lions have most of their core locked down for the foreseeable future, but have key players set to hit 2025 NFL free agency after the season.

Bridgewater had been the emergency-only No. 3 QB, inactive on game days ever since re-signing with the Lions late in the year. That status has now changed. Bridgewater is active for Saturday night’s divisional round matchup against the Washington Commanders. Rookie Hendon Hooker is inactive and the designated third QB for this one.

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

Two days now separate Detroit from their first playoff game of the season. Dan Campbell said on Thursday he's thankful for home field advantage, and that this will be the loudest environment the Washi

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 Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders have dropped their inactives ahead of the divisional round matchup on Saturday night. Here's a look at which players are inactive for both teams.

The Lions have made Hendon Hooker inactive as the emergency third quarterback against the Commanders, which means veteran Teddy Bridgewater will serve as the backup to Jared Goff tonight.

Follow Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders live updates and score in the 2025 NFL playoffs divisional round game at Ford Field on Saturday night.