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Expert recap and game analysis of the Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders NFL game from August 22, 2026 on ESPN.

The Lions’ offense struggled early, but Detroit’s defense came ready to play. After forcing Washington into a series of stalled drives, the game was tied 7-7 at halftime.

Here's how Lions fan and media members reacted to Detroit's NFL preseason win over the Washington Commanders.

Led by a strong defensive day and touchdowns from Josh Dobbs and Trayveon Williams, the Detroit Lions topped the Washington Commanders, 17-13.

The Detroit Lions (1-1) picked up its first victory of the preseason, topping the Washington Commanders (1-1) on Saturday afternoon from Ford Field, 17-13. Detroit fell behind 7-0 early when Lions ...

It started ominously with turnovers on back-to-back possessions, but the Detroit Lions put together a quality performance in their second preseason game. Finding success on the ground and in run ...

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