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Detroit Lions injury updates: Sione Vaki, Jabari Small, Cedrick Wilson
The Detroit Lions suffered a few injuries during their game against the Washington Commanders, and it was mixed news for the entire crew. Let’s break them down one by one. RB Sione Vaki Vaki was a surprise scratch from Saturday’s game, but Lions coach Dan Campbell assured the media that the third-year running back is […]
5 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ 17-13 preseason win over Washington Commanders
We’ve officially hit the hump in the 2026 preseason. The Detroit Lions had their only home preseason game of the season, taking on the Washington Commanders. This time around, when these two teams played at Ford Field, the stakes weren’t as high. The Lions planned on playing some starters this week, but not as many […]
5 Detroit Lions who helped their roster chances versus Washington Commanders
The Detroit Lions got into the preseason win column by defeating the Washington Commanders on a midday tilt back at Ford Field. With two preseason games in the rearview mirror and one left to come, the roster picture is becoming both clearer and foggier. On one hand, certain players continue to rack up impressive reps […]
Lions vs. Commanders recap, highlights: Defense, RBs shine in preseason Game 2
The Detroit Lions offense has most of the hype going into 2026, but it’s been their defense that has put up the best performances in the preseason. On Saturday afternoon, the Lions defense held the Washington Commanders to just six points and 35 rushing yards. On offense, it was a more mixed performance, but the […]
Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders preseason live chat, discussion
The Detroit Lions’ preseason schedule officially hits the midway point on Saturday afternoon when they welcome the Washington Commanders to Ford Field for a 12 p.m. ET kickoff. Both team are expected to play some starters, but it’s not clear which ones. We know the Lions will not be starting quarterback Jared Goff, giving veteran […]
10 Detroit Lions to watch in preseason Game 2 vs. Commanders
There’s just over a week until the Detroit Lions—and every other NFL team—must cut their roster down to 53 players. That makes Saturday afternoon’s preseason game between the Lions and Washington Commanders an important one. For many, this will be one of the final chances to not only impress their own team, but put out […]
Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Preseason Game 2 vs. Commanders
Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2026, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on what we are seeing at practices, with this installment representing where we believe the Lions roster sits heading into preseason Game 2 against the Washington Commanders. In the Lions first presesason game against the […]
How to watch Lions vs. Commanders preseason: TV, time, online streaming
The Detroit Lions hit the midway point in the preseason on Saturday morning with their second of three preseason games. The Washington Commanders are in town for the first time since REDACTED. The stakes will be much lower than that previous matchup, but that doesn’t mean there will be no stakes. Jobs could be on […]
All eyes on Lions’ offensive line heading into Commanders preseason game
Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, and asked Detroit Lions fans: Which group will you be watching most closely in the Lions vs. Commanders game? For this week’s survey, we gave fans five groups to choose from to answer our question: Offensive skill players, […]
Ennis Rakestraw injury update: Lions CB ankle injury not serious
More good injury news for the Detroit Lions. According to Fox 2 Detroit’s Dan Miller, cornerback Ennis Rakestraw—who left Thursday’s practice early—only has an ankle injury that is not considered serious. His status for Saturday afternoon’s preseason game is to be determined, per Miller. It’s a relief for both Rakestraw and the Lions. During Thursday’s […]
What do you want to see against the Commanders?
For the first time in 2026, your Detroit Lions are back inside the friendly confines of Ford Field, playing in their second preseason game of the year as they host the Washington Commanders. There were plenty of positives and negatives from last week’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, with this week’s game against Washington being […]
4 roster hints left by Detroit Lions ST coordinator Dave Fipp
In just over a week, the Detroit Lions will have to reduce their roster total from 90 players to 53. It’s a devastating day for players, and a tough one for front offices who often agonize over the final few roster spots. Through training camp practices and preseason performances, we do our best to try […]
Lions try out 2 veteran guards, including former Detroit 1st-round pick
According to the daily NFL transaction wire, the Detroit Lions tried out two veteran guards on Thursday: Will Hernandez and Laken Tomlinson. As of Thursday evening, neither player had signed with Detroit, but it is certainly notable that the team is looking at the guard position. It is likely no coincidence that the Lions are […]
Lions training camp observations: Jack Campbell dominates, OL struggles
Observations are going to be relatively short from Thursday’s practice, because the Detroit Lions opted to finish this week of training camp by winding things down. Coach Dan Campbell thought the team had just finished a series of strong practices, including a long scrimmage on Sunday, so it was appropriate to pull back on Day […]
Detroit Lions injury update: Ennis Rakestraw leaves practice early
The Detroit Lions were supposed to have a quick, non-padded practice as they prepare for preseason Game 2. Unfortunately, the game of football can be cruel even during the less intense practices. Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw suffered an injury toward the end of practice and did not return. Let’s get more into that injury and […]
Detroit Lions to start QB Josh Dobbs; select starters vs. Commanders
The Detroit Lions will take on the Washington Commanders in their second game of the 2026 preseason on Saturday afternoon. With several position battles still unsettled and a lot of younger players added to the roster this offseason, the Lions are hoping to get some answers in this game. “You need to feel like things […]
Sam LaPorta injury update: Lions unsure if TE will miss start to season
On Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell offered an injury update on a couple of players, but none were more important than his star tight end, Sam LaPorta. Per Campbell, LaPorta suffered a hip injury in practice recently, and the team is holding him out to let it calm down. “He got hit in the […]
Lions LB Jack Campbell’s favorite play for 2025 is insane and awesome
On Wednesday night, the Detroit Lions quietly dropped a short video entitled “Jack Campbell: Under the Lights.” It’s a profile on the Lions’ starting MIKE linebacker, and gives some insight into the position and what makes him so good at it. But what was profoundly amazing in the video is when Campbell talks about his […]
Madden 27 simulation: Predicting the Detroit Lions’ 2026 season
The 2025 Detroit Lions season was one to forget. Coming off a historic 2024 season, which was cannibalized by injuries and a disappointing NFC Divisional Round exit to the Washington Commanders, expectations were high. Unfortunately, the injuries returned, and the team couldn’t overcome them, finishing 9-8 and missing the playoffs entirely. For 2026, the expectations […]
5 burning questions prior to the Detroit Lions’ 2026 season kicking off
The Detroit Lions will kickoff their second game of the preseason, this time at home against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, and as the possibilities and promise of a summer’s training camp fade into the night, the rise of the midnight sun comes to sweat you in your bed. Here are five burning questions still […]
Discussion: Which Detroit Lions position battle is the tightest?
We’re past the halfway point of training camp, and we’re rapidly approaching cutdown date. The Detroit Lions’ personnel department has some tough decisions ahead, and with the amount of competition across the roster, it may be the hardest year to predict what they will end up doing. There are some easier positions to predict. For […]
4 takeaways from Lions training camp Day 15: Derrick Moore breaks out
The Detroit Lions have had some bad injury luck with their 2026 NFL Draft class. They already lost fifth-round pick Kendrick Law for the season, Jimmy Rolder has been out since the first week of training camp, and second-round pick Derrick Moore suffered a groin injury early this month. But Moore has recently returned, and […]
Detroit Lions injury news: Jameson Williams returns, Sam LaPorta out
For the last time in front of fans, the Detroit Lions took the field Wednesday for training camp. There will still be a handful of practices before the end of the preseason, but the rest will be with only media on hand. Wednesday saw the return of a couple key players, but the sidelining of […]
Detroit Lions players with most to gain, lose in preseason game vs. Commanders
Myself and my good friend and host of the PODcast, Meko Scott, are back with a new episode of, ‘Before the Roar,’ where we take a look ahead to the Detroit Lions’ second preseason game of 2026 against the Washington Commanders. After a productive Week 1 of the preseason where the Lions ultimately fell short […]
Saints likely to be without 2 offensive weapons vs. Lions in Week 1
This is your reminder that the Detroit Lions aren’t the only team dealing with preseason injuries. In fact, the Lions’ Week 1 opponent is going through it when it comes to their offensive weapons. Earlier in the week, it was announced that Saints rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson—the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft—is […]
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