Lions and Commanders face off in preseason matchup at Ford Field
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Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Detroit Lions host the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on Saturday, August 22, for their second preseason game of the 2026 NFL season. The game kicks off at noon ET and will be televised on the Lions TV Network and WUSA9. The Lions are looking to rebound from a preseason loss to the Bengals, while the Commanders recently defeated the Dolphins in their matchup. Veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs is expected to start for Detroit, with rookie Luke Altmyer likely sharing snaps. Washington's coach Dan Quinn is unsure which starters will play amid injury concerns, including the loss of left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
- •Game is set for noon ET at Ford Field, Detroit.
- •Lions aim to improve after a preseason loss to the Bengals.
- •Commanders enter after a victory over the Dolphins.
- •Josh Dobbs will start at quarterback for the Lions.
- •Washington dealing with injuries, including Laremy Tunsil's absence.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:45 AMLions trending up, down after Detroit win vs. Commanders
Who's trending up and who's trending down after the Detroit Lions' NFL preseason win over the Washington Commanders?
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:15 AMLions injury updates after NFL preseason date vs. Commanders
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- Prideofdetroit.comAug 22, 2026, 3:45 PMLions vs. Commanders: Live score updates, highlights, news - Pride Of Detroit
The latest news, analysis, highlights and score updates for Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders preseason Game 2.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:00 PMLions vs. Commanders, NFL preseason: Live updates
Follow along here for live updates as the Lions play host to the Washington Commanders in an NFL preseason game at Ford Field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:00 PMWhere to watch Commanders vs Lions: Live stream NFL Preseason, TV channel
The Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions are set to meet on Saturday in an NFL preseason game. How to Watch Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions The Commanders defeated the Dolphins 20-7 in the preseason opener. With Marcus Mariota exiting…
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:30 PMLions vs. Commanders: Live updates, score, highlights in NFL preseason
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- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:25 PMLions vs Commanders preseason game time, channel and live updates
Follow the Detroit Lions preseason game live updates and score against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on Saturday, Aug. 22.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:27 PMWhere to watch Lions-Commanders game today live. Time, streaming, NFL schedule
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