Smith has twice been to the NFC Championship game, and his hope is that a third trip would be the charm in his quest for a Super Bowl ring. Smith spoke to Lions OnSI Wednesday to preview the playoffs, discuss defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's impact and much more.

Za'Darius Smith already sacked Jayden Daniels once this season, but the Lions DE knows he has his work cut out for him in Saturday's playoff game.

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith played one season for the Minnesota Vikings, Detroit's Week 18 opponent, in 2022 and reached the Pro Bowl.

Detroit Lions outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith's 17-yard sack vs. Darnold showcases exactly why the Lions traded for him.

Detroit Lions edge Za'Darius Smith compared trying to tackle Jayden Daniels to a "chicken in a chicken coop". On Saturday night, the Detroit Lions will face a new challenge as they start their playoff run. They'll have to slow down standout rookie Jayden Daniels for the first time.

The Detroit Lions need to at least add some more depth to their edge rush group in 2025 after the team was plagued by injuries in that area in 2024. One NFL analyst thinks they should target a $40 million former Pro Bowler who is coming off an injury-riddled season.

By Kris Harrell Saturday game determines Super Bowl LIX teams Greenville native Za’Darius Smith is set to play in a divisional round of the NFL playoffs as his team, the Detroit Lions go up against the Washington Commanders,

Playing in the biggest regular season game of the NFL season was not on Za'Darius Smith's radar at ... the edge of the defensive line for the Detroit Lions in the Week 18 showdown against the ...

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The Detroit Lions were built to run. Detroit’s longest-tenured players, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and center Frank Ragnow, were first-round picks in 2016 and 2018. In general manager Brad Holmes’ first draft with the Lions in 2021,

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After having the most players on the active rosters of the playoff teams for the Wild-Card Weekend of any college program, Alabama will have the most representation in the Divisional Weekend, too.