Dan Campbell considers playing starters against Washington in preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell indicated that the team's upcoming preseason game against the Washington Commanders could see playing time for established starters. This marks a potential shift from previous preseasons, where key players like Jared Goff were typically rested. Campbell noted that without joint practices, the Lions may need to give their starters more in-game experience. Following a lackluster performance in their opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, which highlighted several execution issues among less experienced players, the shift could serve to prepare the regulars for the challenges ahead.
- •Dan Campbell has circled the Washington game for potential starter participation.
- •Lions rested Goff and key players in their preseason opener against Cincinnati.
- •Campbell linked the absence of joint practices to the decision on playing starters.
- •Detroit’s sloppy execution in the loss to Cincinnati prompted reconsiderations.
- •The game against Washington could serve as important prep for regular-season play.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lions discuss plan for starters in NFL preseason date vs. Commanders
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Is About to Make a Major Preseason Change
"Dan Campbell has pointed toward the Lions’ preseason matchup with Washington as a possible opportunity to play starters, marking a shift from Detroit’s recent approach.
"Lions head coach Dan Campbell commented on the plan for his starters in Detroit's second NFL preseason date against the Washington Commanders.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:30 PMLions discuss plan for starters in NFL preseason date vs. Commanders
Lions head coach Dan Campbell commented on the plan for his starters in Detroit's second NFL preseason date against the Washington Commanders.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:21 PMDan Campbell Is About to Make a Major Preseason Change
Dan Campbell has pointed toward the Lions’ preseason matchup with Washington as a possible opportunity to play starters, marking a shift from Detroit’s recent approach.
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