
The Detroit Lions defeated the Washington Commanders, 36-27, Sunday, to improve to 1-1 on the season. The Lions jumped out to a 22-0 lead at halftime before the Commanders staged a furious second-half rally to almost complete the comeback.
While Washington quarterback Carson Wentz did his part, the same can’t be said for his defense. The Commanders closed Detroit’s lead to 22-15 in the third quarter, and Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown took a handoff and went 58 yards to set Detroit up in terrific field position.