It’s been three years since the Detroit Lions lost back-to-back games under head coach Dan Campbell. Coming off a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings last week, Detroit hits the road as it takes on the Washington Commanders. These two teams last met in the NFC Divisional Round last year as the top-seeded Lions were upset by the Commanders, forcing the Lions’ best season in franchise history to end earlier than expected. With revenge on the mind of the staff and players, this game could be a good chance for Detroit to rebound.

“Got a lot of respect for what...

The Detroit Lions need a bounce-back game this week not only to try and keep pace in a competitive division and conference, but to regain the trust and hope of fans. The last few performances—particularly on offense—have not been inspired, and it has left many wondering how big of a step back Detroit has taken due to the losses on the offensive line and Ben Johnson.

But this Washington Commanders team seems like the perfect opponent to respond in a big way. They’re losers of four straight, are struggling to stay healthy, and they rank 23rd in scoring defense, allowing...

The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders are trying to turn their respective seasons around in Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season. The Commanders (3-6) are on a four-game skid, and their playoff hopes are already on life support at the midway point in the season. The Lions’ (5-3) situation is far less dire, but with the offense sputtering and Detroit having lost two of their last three, some are questioning whether they’re true contenders.

In short, this game has some pretty high stakes to it.

Here’s how to watch Commanders vs. Lions in Week 10 of the NFL season....

One of the most frustrating points of the Detroit Lions’ loss over the Minnesota Vikings came when Lions linebacker Jack Campbell went on a blitz and nearly sacked J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings quarterback completed a 4-yard pass to T.J. Hockenson, but Campbell was called for roughing the passer—turning a third-and-5 into an automatic first down.

While the FOX analysts debated the call—and ultimately decided it was the right call—the NFL seems to have admitted the flag was a mistake. First, watch the hit again:

Typically, if the call was correct, you’d see Campbell receive a fine on Saturday. A roughing...

As they head to the Nation’s capital for a bout with the Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions made a trio of roster moves.

First, they activated safety Daniel Thomas to the 53-man, making him the first Lions player to officially return from injured reserve this season. Thomas suffered a forearm injury in the team’s Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens. A key player on special teams, Thomas will likely contribute heavily on Sunday. And with Kerby Joseph already declared out against the Commanders, he will provide some much-needed depth.

In order to make room for Thomas on the roster,...

The Detroit Lions are following up one of the most disappointing losses in recent memory with a rematch of one of the most heartbreaking playoff defeats in franchise history. Many fans have spent the week in a bit of a tailspin, and while the rematch has lost some bite following the devastating injury to second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels, it still offers a chance for a get-right game.

Detroit has dropped two of its last three and looks as vulnerable as it did late in 2023, when it lost to the Packers and Bears in a three-week span—nearly collapsing against the...

Every Saturday morning before a Detroit Lions game, we figure out who is going to win beforehand. How? We consult the all-knowing Madden 26 video game, and simulate a game between the Lions and their upcoming opponent. To make things extra realistic, we adjust the lineups as close to what the injury report suggests we’ll see and even pick out the uniforms that the team’s are likely to play with.

How has it done at predicting games so far this season? Actually, not too bad. Here are our weekly results compared to the actual scores.

Week 1 at Packers

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Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts surveys, brought to you by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, asking Detroit Lions fans three questions:

1. Are you confident the Lions are headed in the right direction?
2. Do you approve of the Lions’ inaction at the trade deadline?
3. Which player needs to rebound in order to secure a Lions win in Week 10?

Nothing sours a fan base more than a loss to a division rival. As we’ve seen following each of the Lions’ three losses this season, confidence in the team has dropped significantly from...

The Detroit Lions (5-3) and Washington Commanders (3-6) have declared their injury designations ahead of their Week 10 Sunday afternoon showdown.

Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will be bolded.

Ruled OUT

• RB Jacob Saylors (back)
• DL Pat O’Connor (knee)
• S Kerby Joseph (knee)
• G Miles Frazier (knee, still on PUP) — Days remaining in evaluation: 18
• EDGE Josh Paschal (back, still on NFI) — Days remaining in evaluation: 18

Saylors showed up...

Anyone who knows Kalif Raymond knows he would stay as far away from controversy as possible, yet his actions in the Detroit Lions’ Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings caught the ire from some of his opponents this week.

On a screen play to Jahmyr Gibbs, Raymond went into motion toward the line of scrimmage. When the ball was snapped, he crashed into Vikings edge defender Andrew Van Ginkel, sending the 242-pound defender flying into the ground. Despite the fact that Van Ginkel was able to pull himself up and make the tackle, [he—and a few other Vikings defenders—believed...

The Detroit Lions offense is in a bit of a funk, and the team is actively searching for answers. While the team ranks second in the NFL in points per game (29.9), they haven’t been nearly as efficient as of late. Since Week 6, they’re averaging just 21.7 points per game, rank 19th in EPA/play, and 23rd in success rate.

But despite the significant dip in production, Lions coach Dan Campbell believes just a minor change here or there could turn things around in a big way.

“You’d be shocked by—you tweak one little thing, I’m telling you, you tweak...

The Detroit Lions are hoping to right the ship this week as they head to Washington this week to take on the Commanders.

Last Sunday, Detroit fell 27-24 to the Minnesota Vikings at home—have they ironed out some kinks, proving last week to be a fluke?

At Pride of Detroit, we’ve got **Commanders’ offensive and defensive scheme breakdown**s from Erik Schlitt, a bold prediction from Brandon Knapp, and a new edition of “On Paper” from Jeremy Reisman.

Once you’re done with that, I compiled some predictions, thoughts, and score predictions from national NFL analysts and writers.

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco:...