Detroit Lions defeat Washington Commanders, 36-27: Game thread replay
Detroit Lions (0-1) vs. Washington Commanders (1-0)
When: 1 p.m., Sunday.
Where: Ford Field in Detroit.
TV: Fox (Channel 2 in Detroit).
Radio: WJR-AM (760).
TV announcers: Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma.
Betting line: Pick 'em.
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Game notes: The Lions and Commanders both played entertaining home games in Week 1, with Detroit losing to Philadelphia, 38-35, and Washington clipping Jacksonville, 28-22. Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz had just another normal game for him, throwing for 313 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. He rallied his team with fourth-quarter TD passes to Terry McLaurin and rookie Jahan Dotson − both Big Ten products − after boneheaded interceptions on back-to-back drives. ... For the Lions, running back D'Andre Swift will look to build off a nice performance vs. the Eagles when he rushed for 144 yards and a score on 15 carries, but he'll have to do it without three starting offensive linemen. Quarterback Jared Goff was 21-for-37 for 215 yards with two touchdowns and a pick-six, gaining momentum in the second half after a poor start and little help from pass-catchers.
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