Noon Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium (Ch. 9, KFAN-FM 100.3)
ABOUT THE LIONS
• The Lions (1-1) jumped out to a 22-0 lead on Washington last Sunday thanks to two of quarterback Jared Goff's four touchdown throws in the 36-27 win. Detroit's revamped offense has scored at least 35 points in each game this season, but its defense has surrendered 32.5 points per game so far.
• Running back D'Andre Swift had 87 yards and a touchdown against Washington while limited with an ankle injury. Detroit turned to Jamaal Williams (60 yards from scrimmage on a team-high 13 touches) to limit Swift's workload. Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had 184 yards and two scores from scrimmage. St. Brown, a 2021 fourth-round pick, tied an NFL record with at least eight catches in eight straight games.
• Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, the No. 2 overall pick out of Michigan, sacked Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz three times while the Lions defense held Washington scoreless in the first half. But Detroit gave up four second-half touchdowns and has allowed an average of 425.5 yards per game.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT | QB Jared Goff
• Goff is coming off one of his best games for Detroit, in which he threw a touchdown pass in each quarter against Washington. The former No. 1 overall pick by the Rams has much riding on his seventh NFL season because his pricey contract becomes expendable next spring.
• He is off to a strong start, throwing six touchdowns to one interception. The Lions front office reinforced his arsenal, drafting first-round receiver Jameson Williams, who remains on the non-football injury list, and signing ex-Jaguars receiver D.J. Chark, who caught a 22-yard touchdown against the Eagles in Week 1.
