Overview
- Rookie starter Jayden Daniels is out with a dislocated elbow, so Marcus Mariota is expected to start for Washington.
- The matchup is Sunday at 4:25 p.m. EST on FOX, with Detroit entering at 5-3 and Washington at 3-6 after respective losses last week.
- Washington placed cornerback Marshon Lattimore and receiver-returner Luke McCaffrey on injured reserve, and coach Dan Quinn said Terry McLaurin probably won’t be available.
- Detroit’s offensive line is banged up with guard Christian Mahogany out until at least late December and tackles Penei Sewell and Taylor Decker plus rookie guard Tate Ratledge playing through injuries, while All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph remains sidelined.
- Previews highlight Detroit’s pass rush with 28 sacks and project a Lions offensive surge against a Washington pass defense ranked near the bottom of the league.