The Detroit Lions got back to their winning ways Sunday in Washington, putting together an impressive offensive performance on way to a 44-22 win over the Commanders. Detroit improved to 6-3 on the season as they get ready for another NFC East foe in Philadelphia on the road Sunday night.
Here are five stats that stood out from Detroit's performance:
1. Number: 0
What it means: No sacks allowed, no tackles for loss allowed and no punts.
Twentyman: Detroit's offensive line was dominant against the Commanders and it was the No. 1 reason Detroit had so much success offensively. Lions quarterback Jared Goff said he could feel early in the game the O-line leaning on Washington's defense and moving them off their spot. That was the catalyst for everything the Lions were able to accomplish offensively. Detroit's starters scored on all seven of their possessions and Jack Fox wasn't asked to punt all day. When the offensive line plays like they did Sunday, this is a tough offense to stop and a tough team to beat.
2. Number: 40
What it means: According to NFL research, Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs became the fifth player in NFL history to score more than 40 touchdowns before turning 24 years old. He joins a pretty select group that includes Hall of Famers Barry Sanders, Randy Moss, Emmitt Smith and Jim Brown.
Twentyman: Not bad company. After managing just 28 total yards in a loss to Minnesota last week, Gibbs reminded everyone just how special a football player he is with the ball in his hands.
Gibbs rushed 15 times for 142 yards (9.5 avg.) and two touchdowns and added three receptions for 30 yards (10.0) and another touchdown vs. the Commanders. He now has 10 total touchdowns on the season and is looking to top the 20 touchdowns he had in 2024 to lead the NFL.
3. Number: 74.0
What it means: Goff's completion percentage on the season, which is tops in the NFL through Week 10.
Twentyman: I think sometimes we take for granted just how accurate Goff is because we've become so used to seeing it week after week. Goff has completed 202 of the 273 passes he's attempted this year after going 25-of-33 (75.8 percent) for 320 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions for a 135.9 passer against the Commanders.
Goff extended his NFL record streak of topping a 70 percent completion percentage to eight games on the road. Sunday was Goff's third game for Detroit with a completion percentage of 75.0 percent with 320 passing yards and three touchdowns. New England's Drake Maye is second in completion percentage this season with a 71.7.
4. Number: 3.4
What it means: Average yards per carry for Commanders rushers Sunday.
Twentyman: Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has preached all season that being good against the run is his No. 1 priority. Washington rushed 27 times for 93 yards with that 3.4 average in the loss. No Washington rusher had more than 30 yards in the contest. Detroit is one of only 10 teams in the NFL this season allowing less than 100.0 yards on the ground per game (94.3).
5. Number: 19.8
What it means: Jameson Williams’ average yards per reception vs. Washington.
Twentyman: Williams logged six catches for 119 yards (19.8 avg.) and one touchdown for the fifth 100-yard receiving game of his career. He had a long reception of 41 yards as he proved to be too fast for Commanders pass defenders to run with, especially on several cross-field routes.
Williams is now averaging 17.6 yards per reception this season with 27 receptions for 474 yards and four touchdowns. Only Indianapolis' Alec Pierce (20.9) and New England's Kayshon Boutte (18.7) have a higher average per reception than Williams through 10 weeks. Get the ball in his hands and it usually results in an explosive play.
