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Quarterback: After a disastrous start to preseason Game 2, Josh Dobbs drops three votes in our weekly Bubble Watch votes. While Dobbs did rebound nicely and led Detroit on two touchdown drives against the Commanders, it’s hard to look past two preventable turnovers. Altmyer had a quiet, but solid day. Though he only led one […]
The Detroit Lions need someone to reliably hold down the center position until starter Cade Mays recovers from his wrist injury. Juice Scruggs made his case on Saturday afternoon against the Washington Commanders in the Lions’ second game of the 2026 preseason. Despite some promising play from Seth McLaughlin in training camp, the competition may […]
Devin White is gaining ground on Malcolm Rodriguez and may now lead the Detroit Lions' competition for the starting WILL linebacker job.
The Detroit Lions got their first win of the 2026 preseason, defeating the Washington Commanders at Ford Field, 17-13. Detroit’s defense was particularly impressive, limiting Washington’s offense to just 35 rushing yards across 17 carries, and surrendering just nine first downs over 45 plays run on offense. As we’ll do every week throughout the season […]
Gamers who don’t get one of Ja’Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb or Justin Jefferson in the first round of fantasy football drafts shouldn’t fret. There is ample talent at the position. A few wide receivers with ... read more »
he Detroit Lions finished No. 19 in a ranking of NFL press box food spreads, with Ford Field receiving mixed reviews for its game-day menu.
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson acknowledged that LG Joe Thuney is hoping the team names a starter at left tackle so he can begin to build rapport with whoever will be at his side to start the season. “I think Joe would like some clarity on who he can build a rapport with,” Johnson said, […] The post NFC Notes: Brandon Cisse, Tate Ratledge, Bears, Lions, Packers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Tay Martin entered training camp facing a difficult path to Detroit's roster. His preseason usage, Dominic Lovett's reduced role and Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s knee injury may have changed the Lions' final wide receiver battle.
Washington traveled to Detroit for a preseason clash against the Lions at noon on Saturday. While the game was a snooze-fest, it did give fans a chance to see some of the starters in a bit more action. The Commanders first-team defense made a big play where they scored a touchdown, while the first-team offense […]
If you look at any standouts, stock-ups, or winners from the Detroit Lions’ preseason win over the Washington Commanders, that list is almost certainly going to have rookie defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard. While he didn’t show up much on the box score—one tackle for loss and one QB hit—he was clearly disruptive to anyone who […]
The Detroit Lions had a strong preseason performance on Saturday. Detroit defeated Washington 17-13 thanks to a strong showing by their defense. Lions head coach Dan Campbell sounded thrilled when talking with reporters after the game. Campbell heaped plenty of praise on defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard after the preseason win. He explained why Detroit’s defense […] The post Lions’ Dan Campbell shares eye-opening take on Kelvin Sheppard’s defense in Year 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Detroit's preseason victory over Washington did not help everyone competing for a roster spot. Five Lions saw their cases become more difficult with only one preseason game remaining.
The Detroit Lions’ second preseason game of the 2026 season is in the books, and it’s time to check in on the players who helped or hurt their stock against the Washington Commanders. Attendance The Lions rested 17 players (including 10 starters), along with three others on injury lists (PUP/NFI). Let’s take a quick look at the […]
How the Detroit Lions utilize their players in the preseason can often tell us a lot about their intentions when it comes to next week’s roster cuts. It’s not only how much you play, but what order the players take the field, and you can never forget special teams. So let’s take a closer look […]
The Detroit Lions defeated the Washington Commanders 17-13 on Saturday afternoon in their second preseason game of 2026. Obviously, the final score of the game matters little, but there were certainly developments during the game that were positive and negative. We’ll cover plenty of both over the next few days as we break down the […]
Dan Campbell believes Detroit's defensive growth goes beyond preseason results. He says the Lions are smarter, more evolved and better equipped to understand why Kelvin Sheppard is making each call.
The Detroit Lions are intent on getting back to the form they showed in 2024 when they won the NFC North title and were the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff structure. They were favored to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl last year, but injuries and inconsistency prevented that from happening. The […] The post Lions’ Dan Campbell’s feeling ‘pretty good’ about RB depth after beating Commanders appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Lions held off the Washington Commanders 17–13 in Preseason Week 2 on August 22, 2026. Lions outgained the Commanders, 267 total yards to 243.
Here are some Lions players who are trending up, down and staying level out of the team’s preseason matchup with the Washington Commanders.
Jayden Daniels got some preseason action in Saturday’s game at Detroit. Keyword: Some. The Commanders went three-and-out on their opening offensive series, with an incomplete check down pass, a sack on playaction and a handoff on third-and-a-country-mile. The drive was lightning quick, but it didn’t prompt head coach Dan Quinn to trot […]
Dan Campbell provided injury updates on Cedrick Wilson Jr. and Sione Vaki after the Lions' preseason victory over Washington.
Whether it’s the playoffs, regular season or preseason, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell will never turn down a win.
BOX SCORE Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said a solid number of starters would play Saturday’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions. He was a man of his word in that regard. The Commanders deemed just 15 players inactive, and most all of them were hurt. Running back Bill Croskey-Merritt was the only healthy […]
NFL preseason fantasy football takeaways provide an early look at changing roles and depth charts across the league. Chig Okonkwo played 12 of 14 first-quarter snaps for Washington, strengthening his case as a fantasy football sleeper. Isaac TeSlaa played with Detroit’s backups as the Lions continue to sort out their wide receiver rotation.
The Detroit Lions let Josh Dobbs lead them in the first half of preseason Week 2, but the result was something that one Indianapolis Colts player can help.