Lions Roar Past Commanders in Dominant 44-22 Victory
What a performance from the Detroit Lions on Sunday! They absolutely took control against the Washington Commanders, cruising to a 44-22 win that showcased just how explosive this team can be. It was one of those games where everything seemed to click for Detroit, and the numbers really tell the story. The Lions’ offense piled up 546 total yards, with 226 coming on the ground, proving that their big-play potential is very much alive this season.
Jahmyr Gibbs was a true standout. He racked up 142 rushing yards on just 15 carries, averaging an incredible 9.5 yards per attempt. He found the end zone three times, with touchdown runs of 43 and 13 yards, plus a 14-yard touchdown catch. This marked his fourth game with both a rushing and receiving touchdown this season, putting him just behind the legendary Barry Sanders in franchise history. Jameson Williams also had a huge day, catching six passes for 119 yards and a touchdown, while Amon-Ra St. Brown added his own score to the mix.
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Quarterback Jared Goff was sharp throughout, completing 25 of 33 passes for 320 yards, throwing three touchdowns and no interceptions, resulting in a stellar 135.9 passer rating. That brings him to 20 touchdown passes on the season, the second-most through nine games in Lions history, trailing only Bobby Layne from 1954. On the other side, Marcus Mariota gave a solid effort for Washington, completing 16 of 22 passes for 213 yards and two touchdowns with no picks, while also adding 22 rushing yards.
A key moment of the game came at the end of the first half. The Lions, who had won the coin toss and deferred receiving, engineered a 13-play, 64-yard drive in just over three minutes, capped by a 22-yard field goal from Jake Bates. That extended their lead to 25-10 going into halftime. Detroit then received the opening kickoff of the second half and needed only five plays to score a 14-yard touchdown from Jameson Williams. That sequence created a 10-point swing, giving Detroit a 32-10 lead before Washington even touched the ball again.
Interestingly, punter Jack Fox wasn’t called upon once in this game, highlighting how dominant Detroit’s offense was from start to finish. The first-team offense scored on all seven of its possessions—five touchdowns and two field goals—which is a clear demonstration of how unstoppable they can be when firing on all cylinders.
By the final whistle, the Lions had firmly established themselves as one of the NFL’s most dynamic offenses this season, improving to 6-3 and sending a strong message to the rest of the league. For fans in Detroit, Sunday’s game was a reminder of just how much talent is packed on this roster, and how exciting this team can be when they hit their stride.
It wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. The Lions are roaring, and the league better take notice.
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