Overview
- Jayden Daniels is out indefinitely with a dislocated elbow, so Marcus Mariota will start at quarterback for Washington.
- Washington placed cornerback Marshon Lattimore and receiver-returner Luke McCaffrey on injured reserve, and top receiver Terry McLaurin is unlikely to play.
- Detroit is an 8 to 8.5-point road favorite with totals around 49–49.5, and the Lions have won 12 straight games following a loss without dropping consecutive regular-season games since 2022.
- Aidan Hutchinson leads a Lions pass rush expected to pressure Mariota against a line that has allowed 24 sacks, while Detroit’s own line is banged up with guard Christian Mahogany out until at least late December.
- Coaches signaled a heavier Washington run emphasis, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. named a captain after a strong outing, as the Commanders seek to slow the game and end a four-game skid; kickoff is Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX in Landover.