Recap: Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said this week he wanted to see growth from his team, especially his young players, from the first preseason loss in Cincinnati to Saturday's matchup with Washington at Ford Field.
The Lions generated more total yards of offense (279), allowed fewer total yards (243), were better on third down (52.9 percent) and turned it over fewer times than they did in the preseason opener.
It all added up to a Lions victory as they improved to 1-1 in the preseason with a 17-13 win in front of 50,042 fans at home.
View photos from the Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders Preseason Week 2 game at Ford Field on Saturday, Aug. 22 in Detroit.
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Blake Miller (76) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard (50) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Greg Dortch (8) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin (83) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) and Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Raheem Blackshear (42) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Jackson Meeks (13) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Malik Cunningham (15) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
The Detroit Lions huddle up before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Greg Dortch (8) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox (29) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Zach Horton (43) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55), Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (53), and Detroit Lions linebacker Troy Reeder (51) before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69), Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (26), Detroit Lions offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (70) and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Devin White (45) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Devin White (45) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum (98) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum (98) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum (98) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Nick Whiteside (38) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox (29) and Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum (98) celebrate after a sack during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Derrick Moore (9), Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum (98) and Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) elaborate after a sack during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (26) and Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (25) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) and Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (25) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard (50) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard (50) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox (29) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox (29) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo (94) and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard (50) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Seth McLaughlin (65) and Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) punts during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (99) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Trayveon Williams (47) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Trayveon Williams (47) and Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Derrick Moore (9) forces a fumble sacking Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Seth McLaughlin (65), Detroit Lions guard Mason Miller (63), and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Devin Cochran (77) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Derrick Moore (9) forces a fumble sacking Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard (50) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (99) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Derrick Moore (9) celebrates after forcing a fumble after sacking Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (2) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Raheem Blackshear (42) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Raheem Blackshear (42) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Raheem Blackshear (42) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Aamaris Brown (42) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard (50) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Greg Dortch (8) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Greg Dortch (8) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Melvin Priestly (74) and Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Trayveon Williams (47) gets a first down during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Trayveon Williams (47) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Dobbs (6) and Detroit Lions center Seth McLaughlin (65) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Trayveon Williams (47) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) kicks an extra point during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (2) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (53) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Eric O'Neill (66) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (99) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Eric O'Neill (66) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Malik Cunningham (15) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) and Detroit Lions center Seth McLaughlin (65) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Jackson Meeks (13) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) kicks a field goal during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Jackson Meeks (13) celebrates after forcing a fumble during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Erick Hunter (48) recovers a fumble during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) and Detroit Lions tight end Jackson Meeks (13) celebrate after Detroit Lions linebacker Erick Hunter (48) recovers a fumble during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Erick Hunter (48) recovers a fumble during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Erick Hunter (48) celebrates after recovering a fumble during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Erick Hunter (48) and /38 celebrate after recovering a fumble during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Erick Hunter (48) celebrates after recovering a fumble during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Raheem Blackshear (42) during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell celebrates after Detroit Lions linebacker Erick Hunter (48) recovers a fumble during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
After a slow start that included a fumble recovered for a Commanders touchdown and an interception on Detroit's first two offensive drives, starting quarterback Josh Dobbs put Detroit on the board with a 50-yard run on a read option play midway through the first quarter.
Wide receiver Tay Martin and tight end Tyler Conklin had great blocks to spring Dobbs.
A Commanders 27-yard field goal midway through the third quarter gave them a 10-7 lead until Lions running back Trayveon Williams punched it in from one yard out and gave Detroit their first lead of the contest with nine seconds left in the third quarter.
A big 4th & 2 stop at the Washington 39-yard line by the Lions' defense with just under seven minutes left in the game led to a 37-yard field goal and a 17-13 Detroit lead.
Tight end Jackson Meeks forced a fumble on the ensuing kickoff with linebacker Erick Hunter recovering the ball at the Washington 25-yard line. That allowed the Lions to get one first down and run the clock out for the win.
QB Comparison: Dobbs got the start and played the first and third quarters. He was sacked by former Lion Amik Robertson and fumbled at the Detroit 18-yard line. After the ball kicked around a bit, it was eventually recovered in the end zone by the Commanders for the first points of the contest.
Dobbs completed 7-of-12 passes for 74 yards with an interception and a 41.7 passer rating. He also rushed for 53 yards, including that 50-yard touchdown on his third drive of the first quarter.
Rookie Luke Altmyer played the second and fourth quarters. He completed nine of his 13 pass attempts for 86 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and a 87.3 rating.
Campbell said this week the backup quarterback job is still open between Dobbs and Altmyer. Each will have one more chance next Saturday to make a final impression in the preseason before roster cuts.
Star performance: Running backs Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco and Sione Vaki did not play Sunday, which gave Detroit's reserve backs an opportunity to stand out. They did just that.
The Lions totaled 169 rushing yards in the contest with Williams (36), Jacob Saylors (32), Raheem Blackshear (29) and Jabari Small (16) all making contributions to that total from the running back position. Williams also had a 24-yard reception.
Key stat: Detroit wants to get back to being a physical running football team after finishing 14th in rushing offense last season. The Lions got after the Commanders in the run game Saturday to the tune of 169 yards on 35 carries for a 4.3-yard average per rush and two rushing touchdowns.
Injury report: Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. and offensive lineman Michael Niese both left the game with undisclosed injuries and did not return.
Up next: at Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m.
