The Detroit Lions will host the Washington Commanders in Saturday’s final Divisional Round game. The NFL is the most popular league in the United States, and many celebrities attend games. Amid a sea of NFL supporters, stars with millions of fans worldwide can be seen cheering for their teams.
Travis Kelce’s multiple Grammy Award-winning girlfriend, Taylor Swift, has been a frequent sight in the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchups throughout the regular season. As we approach the Super Bowl, more celebs will likely be in the stands for their favorite teams.
The Lions received a bye in the Wild Card Round and will play their first game this postseason. They got an extra week to rest and prepare after defeating the Minnesota Vikings to clinch the NFC North title and the No.1 seed. On the other hand, the Commanders secured a narrow victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 12, to make it to the Divisional Round.
Let’s look at the celebrities cheering for Detroit and Washington as these teams battle for a place in the Conference championship.
Celebs Who Root for The Detroit Lions
- Devin Booker
- Eminem
- Big Sean
- Tim Allen
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Taylor Lautner
- Ninja
- Kid Rock
- Jeff Daniels
- Chad Smith
- Flavor Flav
Ford Field witnesses thousands of fans in Honolulu blue and silver as the “Restore the Roar” chants become even louder with each passing minute. The Lions were on a three-month-long winning streak in the regular season, recording 11 victories in that span.
The Lions are one of the oldest franchises and have had their highs and lows. But the fans always filled the arena to extend their support. They are on a roll this season, and the fans have all the reasons to be the loudest.
Celebs Who Root for the Commanders
- Matthew McConaughey
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Alexis Ohanian (Reddit founder)
- Scott Van Pelt
- Joel Madden
- Denny Hamlin
- Josh Brolin
- Taraji P. Henson
- Wale
- Jeffrey Wright
- Trey Songz
- Sandra Bullock
- Kevin Durant
The “Hail to the Commanders” chant turned into “We want Detroit” after the Commanders’ road win against the Bucs. Washington’s fans’ wish has come true, and they will travel to Detroit for the big game.
“The Hoggetes,” a small fan group, dons special dresses and pig noses for each game. The day begins with tailgating, with fans turning up in franchise jerseys. Their brutal banter can certainly become a pain for the opponents and their fans.