Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions 9/18/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The Washington Commanders visit Ford Field on Sunday to play the Detroit Lions. Washington opened the regular season with a 28-22 victory at home over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Washington gained 390 yards of total offense but was careless with the ball, turning it over three times. The Commanders’ defense gave up 383 yards of total offense to Jacksonville. Washington scored the winning touchdown with less than two minutes to play.

Washington quarterback Carson Wentz has passed for 313 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions Antonio Gibson is the leading rusher with 58 yards while the leading receiver is also Gibson with 72 yards. Terry McLaurin has 58 yards receiving and one touchdown reception. On defense, Willie Jackson III is the leading tackler with nine and two players have 1.0 quarterback sacks, while Darrick Forrest has Washington's only interception.

Detroit opened its regular season with a disappointing 38-35 loss but played very well nonetheless. The Lions gained 386 yards of total offense against a very talented Eagles defense. However, the Lions defense gave up far too much, allowing 455 yards of total offense to the Eagles. Jamaal Williams scored a pair of touchdowns for Detroit in the loss.

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff has passed for 215 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. The leading rusher is D'Andre Swift with 144 yards and one touchdown while the leading receiver is Amon-Ra St. Brown with 64 yards and one touchdown reception. On defense, Tracy Walker III is the leading tackler with 13 and is also the leader in quarterback sacks with 1.0.