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).

Recap · Aug 22

Dobbs overcomes two turnovers with long TD run as Lions beat Commanders, 17-13

Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders on Saturday.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 2h ago

Doctors fear risk of further Jayden Daniels elbow injury

ESPN · 10h ago

Drew Petzing brings Cardinals familiarity into Lions matchup

ESPN · 2d ago

Jayden Daniels' legs could be key in Week 5

ESPN · 2d ago

Commanders QB Daniels will play, WR Diggs out against Giants

Preview · 3d ago

Jayden Daniels is set to return but Commanders have other key injuries ahead of matchup with Giants

Preview · 3d ago

Lions, Cardinals both trying to shake early season problems when they meet in the desert

ESPN · 3d ago

Jayden Daniels will be 'full go' vs. Giants, says Commanders OC

ESPN · 3d ago

Stephen A. questions whether Jayden Daniels can stay healthy for Commanders

Injuries and inactives

Commanders4th in NFC East

Charles Omenihu DE
Groin
Out
Tyler Owens S
Hamstring
Out
Terry McLaurin WR
Hamstring
Questionable
Jeremy McNichols RB
Quadriceps
Injured Reserve
Trey Amos CB
Ankle, Sprain
Injured Reserve

Lions3rd in NFC North

Ben Bartch G
Foot
Out
Brian Branch S
Achilles, Surgery
Out
Rock Ya-Sin CB
Hamstring
Out
Tyleik Williams DT
Foot
Questionable
Cade Mays C
Wrist, Fracture
Injured Reserve

Quarterbacks

Commanders4th in NFC East

Athan Kaliakmanis QB

Season passing leader · 162 YDS

Lions3rd in NFC North

Luke Altmyer QB

Season passing leader · 86 YDS

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Game info

Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, MI · Turf, indoors · Attendance 50,042
Officials: Derick Bowers (Down Judge), Trawick Boger (Field Judge), Greg Steed (Back Judge), Roy Ellison (Umpire), Julian Mapp (Line Judge), Glen Fucik (Side Judge)