Trump to attend Commanders game against Lions to honor military veterans

This will mark the first NFL game Trump has attended this season. He was at Super Bowl LIX, won by the Philadelphia Eagles over the Kansas City Chiefs, in New Orleans.

"We are honored to welcome President Trump to the game as we celebrate those who have served and continue to serve our country. The entire Commanders organization is proud to participate in the NFL's league-wide Salute to Service initiative, recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of our nation's veterans, active-duty service members, and their families this Sunday," the Commanders said in a statement.

September was a whirlwind for the president, who attended the U.S. Open men's final, a New York Yankees game exactly 24 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, and the Friday afternoon session of the Ryder Cup - all in New York.

Trump attended a Pittsburgh Steelers game last year, as well.

Trump will not be able to see Jayden Daniels in action, as the Commanders quarterback dislocated his left elbow following an awkward tackle in their blowout loss Sunday to the Seattle Seahawks.

The game is a rematch of last year's NFC divisional round, which the Commanders won, surprisingly ending the Lions' season, in which they had earned the No. 1 seed.

Trump also called the Commanders the "Washington 'Whatever's,'" adding that the Cleveland Guardians should do the same. However, for now, it appears the sides have buried the hatchet. 

Both teams' front offices have said there are no plans to revert to their old names, or even change them again in any way.

The game will kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Fox News' Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report.