The Detroit Lions emerged victorious against Minnesota to end the season, and have earned the easiest matchup on the board as a result.

Detroit is set to take on the Washington Commanders under the lights in a game which few expect to go the visitors' way, and instead of throwing our faith behind one side or another it may be a good idea to pick out some player props for this one.
Let's highlight a few players who should shine in this one as we build a same-game parlay for Commanders vs Lions on Saturday, January 18.
Best Same Game Parlay for Commanders vs Lions
Odds: +495 at DraftKings
- Jahmyr Gibbs 80+ Rushing Yards
- Sam LaPorta 5+ Receptions
- Austin Ekeler 25+ Receiving Yards
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Jahmyr Gibbs 80+ Rushing Yards
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Yes, David Montgomery is returning to the Detroit Lions, but after an inspired performance in the last week of the season the Lions should have no reason to shy away from handing the rock to Gibbs. The speedster went for 139 yards on 23 carries against Minnesota, and now draws an excellent matchup at home against the Washington Commanders.
- Washington finished the season ranked just 26th in DVOA against the run, and despite a decent showing against Tampa Bay I'm willing to believe that its defense is ready to crumble once again.
The Buccaneers simply don't have the push up front that the Lions do, and on top of that they don't have a back as explosive as Gibbs.
The 22-year-old wasn't a standout performer in last year's playoffs as a rookie, but he's seen a huge uptick in snaps this season and has played on 66% or more in three of the last four weeks. Even prior to the Montgomery injury, he was still floating around 50%.
Detroit should get in front of Washington early, and as it looks to wind the clock down and simultaneously ease Montgomery back, Gibbs should have another great game.

Sam LaPorta 5+ Receptions
Sam LaPorta's season has gone from troubling to encouraging in the blink of an eye.
- The young tight end has now become something of a focal point for this high-octane passing attack, averaging 5.8 catches for 67 yards in the last five games with two touchdowns, and there's no reason to expect him to take a step back now.
Washington enters this one ranked just 26th in DVOA allowed to the tight end position, allowing a poor 10.1 yards per catch and more than five targets per game. That should be all that we need to hear here; LaPorta should be open.
As Detroit takes an early lead, too, the script here will call for a heavy dose of running formations which will mean LaPorta becomes a viable option in the passing game. He's notched five or more catches in four of his last five, and there are few I trust more in this offense.

Austin Ekeler 25+ Receiving Yards
The edges are very hard to find here for the Commanders, but one man who I think has to be on the field a bunch is Austin Ekeler.
The veteran back wasn't used as much last week against a Buccaneers team which kept the game close and allowed Washington to run the ball, but the script simply won't be the same here. Even then, he played almost half of the snaps and managed to catch three passes for 26 yards.
- Detroit enters this game ranked just 29th in passing DVOA allowed against the running back position, with few targets but a boatload of yards per catch.
We're not looking for volume here, rather positive gains when the ball finds Ekeler. Given he's notched two or more catches in four straight and is primarily out there to catch passes, I like our odds given the matchup. Detroit will shut down just about every other avenue for Washington to move the ball.
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