Overview
- Kickoff is Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX in Landover, Maryland, with Detroit entering as roughly an eight-point road favorite.
- Washington will start Marcus Mariota at quarterback after Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow, and the Commanders carry a four-game losing streak with severe defensive struggles.
- The Commanders placed cornerback Marshon Lattimore and returner/receiver Luke McCaffrey on injured reserve this week, and coach Dan Quinn said top receiver Terry McLaurin probably won’t play.
- Detroit is trying to steady an inconsistent offense behind a banged-up line, with guard Christian Mahogany out with a broken leg and multiple starters playing through injuries.
- Washington shifted defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. to the sideline, FOX dropped the matchup from its Game of the Week slot, and coaches have hinted Chris Rodriguez Jr. could see more backfield work.