The Detroit Lions' pass rush has been sparked by the presence of veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith. Acquired at the trade deadline in a deal with the Cleveland Browns, Smith has provided a boost both on and off the field for a defense ravaged by injuries.

Now that the NFL is down to the Divisional Round of the playoffs, there are just eight teams and four games left in the tournament to ultimately decide which two squads will face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Feb. 9. As these postseason games grow in importance, so do the performances from all the superstars you know.

Playing in the biggest regular season game of the NFL season was not on Za'Darius Smith's radar ... Vikings showdown will earn the NFC top seed and win the NFC North. "I wasn't thinking about ...

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Za’Darius Smith (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) Detroit Lions ...

DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings, 31-9, on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

Detroit defensive end Za’Darius Smith said to the roaring crowd after ... while Minnesota plays at the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams next Monday night. In the NFL’s final game before ...

and the Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title. “Everybody's got to come through here, baby!” Detroit defensive end Za'Darius Smith ...

Detroit defensive end Za'Darius Smith said to the roaring crowd after ... first week of the playoffs while Minnesota plays at the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams next Monday night.