Don't expect to see many punts or field goals when the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders face off in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday.

The Lions and Commanders are two of the most aggressive fourth-round teams in the NFL, and their coaches' willingness to be bold will almost certainly be a major factor in advancing to the NFC Championship Game.

Detroit and Washington, who finished second and third respectively during the regular season, have the biggest advantage on fourth downs, according to a formula devised by The Athletic's Austin Mock.

In fact, the Commanders showed up to Saturday's game largely because of their courage in life-or-death situations. Washington scored five times on fourth down in its playoff opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Three of those attempts were successful, including a fourth-and-2 touchdown in the fourth quarter.

“We’re going to be bold but not reckless,” Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. Even though the team's first attempt of the night was unsuccessful, Quinn kept going on fourth down.

"I think that's what we've been like all season," he added. "But when you get stopped early, you just have to stay the course and know, 'Hey, keep your chin tight and keep swinging,' knowing that this is going to be a game all the way to the end."

Although the Wizards ranked first in the NFL in fourth-down conversion rate (87 percent) during the regular season, the best mark in NFL history for a team with 10 or more attempts, Quinn kind of stole the show. Detroit's full tempo.

No other team has attempted more fourth downs since Dan Campbell took over the Lions in 2021. Campbell is doing this even when his team is underperforming, introducing his bold strategy during a 3-13-1 season in his first year at the helm of the Lions.

Campbell's unapologetic nature on fourth down has become polarizing, even as he makes it easier for coaches like Quinn to adopt his own version.

In last year's NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit went 1-for-3 on fourth down and lost 31-34 after leading by 17 points. Both failed attempts occurred while the team was in field goal range, one of which came when the 49ers led 27-24.

"I don't regret those decisions," Campbell said after the game.

Campbell's conversion attempt on fourth down against the Green Bay Packers shocked even some of the most analytical NFL onlookers this season.

The Lions had a fourth-and-1 from the Packers' 21-yard line with 43 seconds left in the game. Green Bay's timeout is over. A field goal would give Detroit a 34-31 lead and the Packers would have to get within field goal range without a timeout on their next possession.

Instead, Detroit kept working, getting the ball through handoffs even after quarterback Jared Goff tripped. The Lions finally kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired.

"You'd love to say that if you were to do this, you'd change every single one of them, but that's not reality," Campbell said after the win. "It doesn't always work that way. So, you know, you're taking a high risk. It's definitely a risk, but I feel like for our guys, the risk is not going to be what it might seem."

Will both coaches bring the same level of aggression on Saturday? Detroit under Campbell didn't know how to play any other way. It would be shocking if the Commanders, who were underdogs for the second straight game, abandoned their original intentions heading into this game.

So don't be surprised when Campbell or Quinn decides to shut out the offense as the fourth quarter progresses. Win or lose, don't be surprised when neither party regrets their decision.