Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions

NFL

Commanders

1-1

13-17

Final

Lions

1-1

Ford Field

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Fumble
Field Goal
Downs
Punt
Field Goal

Team	1	2	3	4	T
WSH	7	0	3	3	13
DET	7	0	7	3	17

Who won: Lions 17-13

The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 17-13 on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Ford Field. Luke Altmyer led the Lions in passing yards (9/13, 86 YDS). Athan Kaliakmanis led the Commanders in passing yards (11/14, 162 YDS).

Win probability

100%DET final

WSHDET

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Play by play

Q4 0:38
Stuffed for a loss of 1
L.Altmyer kneels to WAS 17 for -1 yards.
L. Altmyer · 3 CAR, 3 YDS · 2nd & 11 · 2nd & 11 at WSH 16
Q4 1:06
Stuffed for a loss of 1
L.Altmyer kneels to WAS 16 for -1 yards.
L. Altmyer · 3 CAR, 3 YDS · 1st & 10 · 1st & 10 at WSH 15
Q4 1:52
2 yd run
(Shotgun) R.Blackshear up the middle to WAS 15 for 2 yards (J.M'ba; M.Hurst).
R. Blackshear · 11 CAR, 29 YDS · 4th & 2 · 4th & 2 at WSH 17
Q4 1:52DET
Timeout
Timeout #2 by WAS at 01:52.
Q4 2:00
No gain on the run
R.Blackshear left end to WAS 17 for no gain (D.Rush; M.Hurst).
R. Blackshear · 11 CAR, 29 YDS · 3rd & 2 · 3rd & 2 at WSH 17
Q4 2:00DET
Two-minute warning
Two-Minute Warning
3rd & 2 at WSH 17
Q4 2:08
5 yd run
R.Blackshear right tackle to WAS 17 for 5 yards (Q.Knight).
R. Blackshear · 11 CAR, 29 YDS · 2nd & 7 · 2nd & 7 at WSH 22
Q4 2:08DET
Timeout
Timeout #1 by WAS at 02:08.
Q4 2:15
3 yd run
R.Blackshear left end to WAS 22 for 3 yards (K.Barnes; T.Maguranyanga).
R. Blackshear · 11 CAR, 29 YDS · 1st & 10 · 1st & 10 at WSH 25
Q4 2:26
Kickoff returned 20 yds
J.Bates kicks 60 yards from DET 35 to WAS 5. R.Henry to WAS 26 for 21 yards (J.Meeks). FUMBLES (J.Meeks), RECOVERED by DET-E.Hunter at WAS 25.
J. Bates · 1/2 FG
FIELD GOALQ4 2:26
37 yd field goal is good
J. Bates · 1/2 FG
J.Bates 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-H.Hatten, Holder-J.Fox.
WSH 13 - 17 DET
Q4 2:30DET
Timeout
Timeout #2 by DET at 02:30.
Q4 3:18
Stuffed for a loss of 1
Tr.Williams up the middle to WAS 19 for -1 yards (B.Cowart, R.Barber).
T. Williams · 10 CAR, 36 YDS · 3rd & 2 · 3rd & 2 at WSH 18
Q4 3:58
No gain on the run
Tr.Williams up the middle to WAS 18 for no gain (R.Barber; Q.Knight).
T. Williams · 10 CAR, 36 YDS · 2nd & 2 · 2nd & 2 at WSH 18
Q4 4:41
3 yd run
Tr.Williams left tackle to WAS 18 for 3 yards (A.Hamilton).
T. Williams · 10 CAR, 36 YDS · 1st & 5 · 1st & 5 at WSH 21
Q4 4:46
FLAG
Flag: neutral zone infraction
Tr.Williams left tackle to WAS 27 for -1 yards (D.Johnson).PENALTY on WAS-J.M'ba, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 26 - No Play.
T. Williams · 10 CAR, 36 YDS · 1st & 10 · 1st & 10 at WSH 26
Q4 5:23
6 yd completion to J. Meeks
(Shotgun) L.Altmyer pass short right to J.Meeks pushed ob at WAS 26 for 6 yards (M.Spencer).
L. Altmyer · 9/13, 86 YDS · 4th & 3 · 4th & 3 at WSH 32
Q4 5:28
Incomplete to J. Meeks
(Shotgun) L.Altmyer pass incomplete deep right to J.Meeks [R.Barber].
L. Altmyer · 9/13, 86 YDS · 3rd & 3 · 3rd & 3 at WSH 32
Q4 6:08
16 yd completion to M. Cunningham
L.Altmyer pass short right to M.Cunningham to WAS 32 for 16 yards (Q.Knight).
L. Altmyer · 9/13, 86 YDS · 2nd & 19 · 2nd & 19 at WSH 48
Q4 6:43
Sacked for a loss of 9
L.Altmyer sacked at WAS 48 for -9 yards (M.Hurst).
L. Altmyer · 9/13, 86 YDS · 1st & 10 · 1st & 10 at WSH 39
Q4 6:43DET
Official timeout
Official Timeout at 06:43.
Q4 6:47
Incomplete to C. Reynolds
(Shotgun) S.Hartman pass incomplete short right to C.Reynolds [E.O'Neill].
S. Hartman · 9/11, 67 YDS · 4th & 2 · 4th & 2 at WSH 40
Q4 7:32
1 yd run
C.Reynolds up the middle to WAS 40 for 1 yard (E.O'Neill).
C. Reynolds · 2 CAR, 2 YDS · 3rd & 3 · 3rd & 3 at WSH 39
Q4 8:02
1 yd run
C.Reynolds right tackle pushed ob at WAS 39 for 1 yard (E.Rakestraw).
C. Reynolds · 2 CAR, 2 YDS · 2nd & 4 · 2nd & 4 at WSH 38
Q4 8:35
6 yd completion to J. Jones
(Shotgun) S.Hartman pass short left to J.Jones pushed ob at WAS 38 for 6 yards (R.McCreary).
S. Hartman · 9/11, 67 YDS · 1st & 10 · 1st & 10 at WSH 32