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

With the news that veteran Kevin Zeitler will miss Saturday night's NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders, the focus at right guard now shifts to Christian Mahogany. The sixth-round rookie from Boston College previously proved he was ready.

Lions injury report shows Kevin Zeitler missed his second straight day of practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. Christian Mahogany is up next.

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.

Zeitler (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round clash against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. Zeitler injured his right hamstring in the fourth quarter of the Lions' Week 18 win over the Vikings.

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

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.

The status of Detroit Lions guard Kevin Zeitler was up in the air ahead of the divisional round game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Here's the latest injury update on the Lions' starting offensive lineman.

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On the other hand, starting offensive guard Kevin Zeitler (hamstring ... Mahogany and Kayode Awosika are the top options to replace Zeitler at right guard, if needed.

The Detroit Lions will host the Washington Commanders in a primetime battle Saturday night, with the winner moving on the NFC Championship game. For Detroit, it's an opportunity to get back to the stage they reached last year and avenge the loss to the San Francisco 49ers.