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In last year’s divisional-round playoff matchup, Gibbs thrashed Washington for 105 yards and two touchdowns, including a 33-yard burst, on just 14 carries. Replicating that success could be paramount to getting John Morton’s offense back on track.
The Lions have talked about moving some pieces around on the offensive line, so let’s dive into our thoughts on that discussion.
President Donald Trump will help in celebrating veterans during the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions game today.
Detroit, which hasn’t lost two consecutive games since Weeks 7 and 8 of the 2022 season, suffered a dismal 27-24 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. Meanwhile, Washington, which sits at 3-6 and in third place in the NFC East, has lost four in a row.
The Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders play Sunday in Week 10 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
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Commanders vs. Lions: 4 keys to a Washington victory in Week 10
The Lions are ninth in the league in rushing yards per game. Gibbs has 551 yards on the season, while Montgomery has 395, and the two backs have combined for 11 rushing scores. The Commanders have a bottom-10 run defense, so this may not be the best matchup.
Goff is making his 61st straight start with the Lions, with his last game missed being in Week 17 of the 2021. He's been one of the most durable quarterbacks in the league, and is looking for a bounce back victory after taking five sacks last week.
The Lions are eight-point favorites, per the latest Lions vs. Commanders SportsLine consensus odds. The over/under for total points scored is 49.5. The Lions are -448 money line favorites (risk $448 to win $100),
Nolan Bianchi, Richard Silva, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Sunday's game between the Lions and Commanders.
The Detroit Lions have listened to their fans and are wearing a very popular uniform combination against the Washington Commanders. It was revealed on Saturday evening the team was donning "The 313" uniform with silver pants.