Lions to play many starters in preseason game against Commanders
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Detroit Lions plan to play a significant number of starters in their second preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday at Ford Field. Head coach Dan Campbell indicated that while many veterans are expected to see action, not all will participate. This move follows previous years where veteran players did not get preseason snaps, partly due to the absence of joint practices during training camp. Key players such as quarterback Jared Goff and running back Jahmyr Gibbs may be in the lineup, though Campbell did not provide specific details about his roster decisions.
- •Lions to host Commanders for a preseason game on Saturday.
- •Dan Campbell plans to use a significant number of starters.
- •Many key players may be included, but not all will play.
- •Lions did not hold joint practices this training camp.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders to play starters in preseason game vs. Detroit, unsure about Jayden Daniels
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Lions will play 'significant amount of starters' in next preseason game
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'Significant amount of starters' to play Saturday for Lions, Dan Campbell says
"Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn revealed that “a good amount of starters” will play during Saturday’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions. “A lot of the guys who sat out for Miami will get an opportunity to get some work for this week,” Quinn said. Almost all of Washington’s starters did not play during last week’s preseason victory over the Miami Dolphins.
"The Detroit Lions plan to play "a significant amount of starters" team's second preseason game Saturday at Ford Field, coach Dan Campbell said Monday.
"Expect to see a number of the Detroit Lions' top players in Saturday's preseason game against the Washington Commanders.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:35 PMCommanders to play starters in preseason game vs. Detroit, unsure about Jayden Daniels
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn revealed that “a good amount of starters” will play during Saturday’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions. “A lot of the guys who sat out for Miami will get an opportunity to get some work for this week,” Quinn said. Almost all of Washington’s starters did not play during last week’s preseason victory over the Miami Dolphins.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 1:15 AMLions will play 'significant amount of starters' in next preseason game
Expect to see a number of the Detroit Lions' top players in Saturday's preseason game against the Washington Commanders.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:31 PM'Significant amount of starters' to play Saturday for Lions, Dan Campbell says
The Detroit Lions plan to play "a significant amount of starters" team's second preseason game Saturday at Ford Field, coach Dan Campbell said Monday.
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