By: Jim Williams – Capital Sports – Senior Columnist
The Detroit Lions (5-3) travel to face the Washington Commanders (3-6) in a Week 10 matchup that reflects two teams headed in opposite directions. Detroit is looking to rebound after a narrow loss to Minnesota, while Washington is trying to stop a four-game skid—now without franchise QB Jayden Daniels, who suffered a dislocated elbow in Week 9 and is out indefinitely.
Veteran Marcus Mariota will start for the Commanders, while Detroit’s Jared Goff leads one of the league’s most explosive offenses. The game will also feature a Salute to Service tribute, with President Donald Trump attending as the Commanders honor military members.
Key Players to Watch
- Lions:
- QB Jared Goff: 284 yards, 2 TDs last week
- WR Amon-Ra St. Brown: 3rd in NFL in receptions
- RB Jahmyr Gibbs: Dual-threat back with 6 TDs
- Commanders:
- QB Marcus Mariota: First start of 2025 season
- WR Terry McLaurin: Battling quad injury, game-time decision
- LB Bobby Wagner: Veteran anchor on defense
📺 Broadcast Information
- Kickoff: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM ET
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: NFL+ and FOX Sports app
- Radio (Commanders): BIG 100 FM / 980 AM WTEM
- Radio (Lions): WJR 760 AM (Detroit)
According to 506Sports, this game will be regionally televised across the East Coast and Midwest.
Final Thoughts: What a Win Means
- For Detroit: A win would keep the Lions atop the NFC North and extend their streak of avoiding back-to-back losses to 53 games. It would also reaffirm their playoff credentials after a tough Week 9 defeat.
- For Washington: Snapping a four-game losing streak would restore morale and prove they can compete without Daniels. With President Trump in attendance and military tributes planned, the Commanders are playing for more than just standings—they’re playing for pride and purpose.
