The Lions held Justin Jefferson to just three receptions in last week's huge game in Detroit, but the Vikings' star receiver says that setback has acted as a "learning curve" heading into this season's play-offs.

"The environment that we were in, it was like a play-off atmosphere, but the best part about it is that it wasn't a play-off game," he told BBC Sport.

"It wasn't a win-or-go-home situation so it's taking that experience and seeing the things that we can do better, going into this week with a whole different mindset, bringing some more energy and everybody needs to be on the same page."

And Jefferson is confident the Vikings can avoid a repeat of 2022, when they had a 13-4 record only to be one-and-done in the play-offs.

"Two years ago, we had all those close games we were winning but this year we're putting points on people," he added.

"The weapons that we have on both sides of the ball, the excitement that we've been playing with, it feels like more of a complete team this year. But we've got to finish it. Having one play-off game, that's not good enough."

Rookie Jayden Daniels led another late comeback for the team becoming known as the Cardiac Commanders for their continued last-minute heroics.

Washington's last five games have all been won on the final play of the game - so you best watch until the end when they face Detroit next week.

And here is the schedule for next week's Divisional Round, with the winners tonight taking on the Eagles in Philly on Sunday at 20:00 GMT.

We'll have live text coverage of each game.

Saturday, 18 January

• AFC - Houston Texans (4) at Kansas City Chiefs (1), 21:30 GMT
• NFC - Washington Commanders (6) at Detroit Lions (1), 01:15 GMT (Sunday morning)

Sunday, 19 January

• NFC, Los Angeles Rams (4) or Minnesota Vikings (5) at Philadelphia Eagles (2) 20:00 GMT
• AFC - Baltimore Ravens (3) at Buffalo Bills (2), 23:30 GMT

So here's how we stand ahead of tonight's game and we're almost set, with just the winner tonight heading off to Philadelphia to face the Eagles next week.

The Commanders will tackle the NFC top seeds Detroit, while the AFC's top dogs Kansas City host Houston.

And just look at that Ravens game in Buffalo against the Bills, where MVP challengers Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen will go head-to-head...

Kevin O'Connell was previously offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams and became the Minnesota Vikings head coach three days after helping the Rams win the Super Bowl in 2022.

"[Rams head coach] Sean McVay used to use the term 'we compete with our schemes, but we win with our people'," said O'Connell. "I believe that we've done some similar things here, but at the same time this is our version.

"It's always great to see those folks, Sean is one of my best friends, but it's the play-offs. There's really no room for emotion, so make no mistake about it, we’re trying to do everything we can to win."

Because of the wildfires in LA, tonight's game has been switched to Arizona and O'Connell, who grew up in the San Diego area, added: "Southern California is near and dear to my heart. I've got so many relationships there, not just with the Rams, but people from growing up that I know have been impacted.

"There's a couple friends of mine that did lose homes in the Palisades fire. It's a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers have been with all of those folks and the first responders.

“In regards to our game, we're going to get on a plane, it's just where's the plane going to land. The mentality you have to have is that you'll play anywhere, anytime, and we're going to put our best foot forward."

Tonight's game was moved to Arizona due to the raging wildfires in California.

The game had been due to be played at the Rams' SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, a city in the south west of Los Angeles.

But the NFL moved the game to the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona after consultation with public officials, clubs and the players' union.

The wildfires in Los Angeles have left at least 24 dead and forced hundreds of thousands of residents out of their homes throughout the state.

Image source, Getty Images

Image source, Getty Images

One more to go friends! Welcome back NFL fans to the sixth and final game of Wildcard Weekend between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams.

We've had five exciting games already, highlighted by Washington's walk-off field goal win in Tampa Bay last night, so what will tonight hold?

We've got the 14-win Vikings against the NFC West champion Rams, being held in Arizona and with plenty of attacking weapons on both sides this one could get lively.

So thanks for staying up with us and keep it right here as we complete the Divisional Round line-up in the NFL Play-Offs.