Final2022 Week 2

Ford Field, Detroit, MI

Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions, Week 2 2022

Washington Commanders

Away

27

Detroit Lions

HomeWon

36

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Commanders00151227
Lions12107736

WAS 27DET 36 Final

  • Passing leader

    Carson Wentz

    WAS · QB

    28.8PPR pts

    30/46, 337 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Amon-Ra St. Brown

    DET · WR

    39.4PPR pts

    9 REC, 116 YDS, 2 TD

  • Commanders leader

    Curtis Samuel

    WAS · WR

    22.9PPR pts

    7 REC, 78 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Will Harris

    DET

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Lions 36, Commanders 27: Detroit beats Washington

Detroit led 22–0 at halftime and won 36–27, though Washington took the second half 27–14. The Lions finished with a 425–396 edge in total offense and averaged 7.0 yards per play.

Washington didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The Commanders went 7-for-15 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Lions finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +1.5 yards/play DET 7.0 · WAS 5.5
  • +1 turnover margin DET 0 turnovers
  • +29 total yards DET 425 · WAS 396

Game Highlights

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Why the Lions Won

Detroit won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Commanders vs Lions
CommandersStatLions
5.5Yards per play7.0
1Turnovers0
396Total yards425
Other team stats
72Plays61
47%Third-down conversion31%
32:03Time of possession27:57

Scoring Summary

The Lions scored four touchdowns, two field goals, and one safety; the Commanders scored four touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Commanders vs Lions
TimeTeamPlayWASDET
1st quarter
8:06DETAustin Seibert 35-yard FG Takes lead03
3:17DETSafety Extends lead05
1:40DETJared Goff → Amon-Ra St. Brown, 13-yard TD Extends leadAustin Seibert XP012
2nd quarter
13:47DETAustin Seibert 48-yard FG Extends lead015
6:43DETJared Goff → Josh Reynolds, 3-yard TD Extends leadAustin Seibert XP022
3rd quarter
12:58WASCarson Wentz → Curtis Samuel, 15-yard TDJoey Slye XP722
2:58WASCarson Wentz → Logan Thomas, 20-yard TDCarson Wentz → Jahan Dotson, 2-pt conversion1522
1:28DETJared Goff → D'Andre Swift, 22-yard TD Extends leadAustin Seibert XP1529
4th quarter
10:39WASAntonio Gibson 1-yard TD run2-pt try failed2129
7:00DETJared Goff → Amon-Ra St. Brown, 11-yard TD Extends leadAustin Seibert XP2136
1:56WASCarson Wentz → Jahan Dotson, 1-yard TDXP missed2736

Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Lions, Week 2 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR39.4 PTSWR4
  2. Carson WentzWASQB27.8 PTSQB5
  3. Jared GoffDETQB26.0 PTSQB7
  4. Curtis SamuelWASWR22.9 PTSWR12

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Carson WentzWASQB27.8QB530/4633731223099.6Start/Sit →
Jared GoffDETQB26.0QB720/34256402-20121.7Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR39.4WR4WR26801291162Start/Sit →
Curtis SamuelWASWR22.9WR12WR121097781
Jahan DotsonWASWR17.9WR20WR———54591Start/Sit →
D'Andre SwiftDETRB16.7RB7RB556052311Start/Sit →
J.D. McKissicWASRB13.3RB13RB39077540
Josh ReynoldsDETWR12.8WR34WR———33381
Logan ThomasWASTE12.7TE9TE———53371
Terry McLaurinWASWR12.2WR37WR17084750Start/Sit →
Antonio GibsonWASRB12.1RB16RB1428142130
Jamaal WilliamsDETRB7.0RB41RB125301170
T.J. HockensonDETTE5.6TE24TE———73260Start/Sit →
Craig ReynoldsDETRB3.9RB54RB316011130
Brock WrightDETTE3.5TE30TE———11250Start/Sit →
John BatesWASTE3.5TE29TE———32150Start/Sit →
Dax MilneWASWR1.6WR107WR———1160
DJ CharkDETWR0.0—WR———4000
Cam SimsWASWR0.0—WR———2000

Fantasy Usage

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Jahan DotsonWR73 snaps99%
  2. Curtis SamuelWR66 snaps89%
  3. Terry McLaurinWR66 snaps89%
  4. Logan ThomasTE54 snaps73%
  5. Antonio GibsonRB40 snaps54%

Target Share44 targets

  1. Curtis Samuel20%, 9 targets
  2. Terry McLaurin18%, 8 targets
  3. J.D. McKissic16%, 7 targets
  4. Logan Thomas11%, 5 targets
  5. Jahan Dotson11%, 5 targets
  6. Other23%, 10 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Antonio Gibson67%, 14 carries
  2. J.D. McKissic14%, 3 carries
  3. Carson Wentz10%, 2 carries
  4. Curtis Samuel5%, 1 carries
  5. Terry McLaurin5%, 1 carries

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

  1. T.J. HockensonTE54 snaps89%
  2. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR52 snaps85%
  3. Josh ReynoldsWR44 snaps72%
  4. DJ CharkWR40 snaps66%
  5. D'Andre SwiftRB31 snaps51%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Amon-Ra St. Brown35%, 12 targets
  2. T.J. Hockenson21%, 7 targets
  3. D'Andre Swift15%, 5 targets
  4. DJ Chark12%, 4 targets
  5. Josh Reynolds9%, 3 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Jamaal Williams50%, 12 carries
  2. D'Andre Swift21%, 5 carries
  3. Craig Reynolds13%, 3 carries
  4. Jared Goff8%, 2 carries
  5. Amon-Ra St. Brown8%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Jahan DotsonWASWR7399%511%0
Curtis SamuelWASWR6689%920%1
Terry McLaurinWASWR6689%818%1
T.J. HockensonDETTE5489%721%0
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR5285%1235%2
Logan ThomasWASTE5473%511%0
Josh ReynoldsDETWR4472%39%0
DJ CharkDETWR4066%412%0
Antonio GibsonWASRB4054%49%14
D'Andre SwiftDETRB3151%515%5
J.D. McKissicWASRB3446%716%3
Brock WrightDETTE2236%13%0
Jamaal WilliamsDETRB2134%13%12
John BatesWASTE2432%37%0
Shane ZylstraDETTE1016%00%0
Craig ReynoldsDETRB915%13%3
Cam SimsWASWR811%25%0
Kalif RaymondDETWR610%00%0
Quintez CephusDETWR610%00%0
Dax MilneWASWR23%12%0
Dyami BrownWASWR11%00%0
Armani RogersWASTE11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+18.1Amon-Ra St. Brown39.4 PTS vs 21.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.7DJ Chark0.0 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.3 xFPAmon-Ra St. Brown39.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR39.421.3+18.185%35% tgt—028%1235%
Carson WentzWAS · QB28.820.8+8.0100%46 att—46210%00%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB12.115.7−3.654%67% car—01467%49%
Jared GoffDET · QB26.015.7+10.3100%34 att—3428%00%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR22.915.6+7.389%20% tgt—015%920%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR12.214.0−1.889%18% tgt—015%818%
J.D. McKissicWAS · RB13.313.6−0.346%16% tgt—0314%716%
T.J. HockensonDET · TE5.611.7−6.189%21% tgt—000%721%
D'Andre SwiftDET · RB16.711.5+5.251%21% car—0521%515%
Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB7.09.4−2.434%50% car—01250%13%
Jahan DotsonWAS · WR17.98.3+9.699%11% tgt—000%511%
Logan ThomasWAS · TE12.78.3+4.473%11% tgt—000%511%
DJ CharkDET · WR0.06.7−6.766%12% tgt—000%412%
John BatesWAS · TE3.55.0−1.532%7% tgt—000%37%
Josh ReynoldsDET · WR12.85.0+7.872%9% tgt—000%39%
Craig ReynoldsDET · RB3.93.6+0.315%13% car—0313%13%
Cam SimsWAS · WR0.03.3−3.311%5% tgt—000%25%
Brock WrightDET · TE3.51.7+1.836%3% tgt—000%13%
Dax MilneWAS · WR1.61.7−0.13%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: Commanders 44 targets and 21 carries; Lions 34 targets and 24 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Carson Wentz Ran hot

WAS · QB · 28.8 pts on 20.8 expected

30 of 46 passing for 337 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 2 carries for 23 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Jared Goff Ran hot

DET · QB · 26.0 pts on 15.7 expected

20 of 34 passing for 256 yards, 4 touchdowns; 2 carries for -2 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jared Goff →

Antonio Gibson Volume, no payoff

WAS · RB · 12.1 pts on 15.7 expected

4 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards; 14 carries (67% of the team's) for 28 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected.

Curtis Samuel Ran hot

WAS · WR · 22.9 pts on 15.6 expected

9 targets (20% of the team's), 7 catches for 78 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 21 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Amon-Ra St. Brown Ran hot

DET · WR · 39.4 pts on 21.3 expected

12 targets (35% of the team's), 9 catches for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns; 2 carries (8% of the team's) for 68 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Amon-Ra St. Brown →

T.J. Hockenson Unlucky

DET · TE · 5.6 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 26 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: T.J. Hockenson →

D'Andre Swift Ran hot

DET · RB · 16.7 pts on 11.5 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 2 catches for 31 yards and 1 touchdown; 5 carries (21% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: D'Andre Swift →

Jahan Dotson Ran hot

WAS · WR · 17.9 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (11% of the team's), 4 catches for 59 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jahan Dotson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Curtis Samuel played 89% of the snaps, up from a 71% season average.
  • Stock down: John Bates played 32% of the snaps, down from a 55% season average.

Detroit Lions

  • Stock down: D'Andre Swift played 51% of the snaps, down from a 67% season average.
  • Stock down: DJ Chark played 66% of the snaps, down from a 81% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Commanders defense and Lions defense
Points allowed toCommanders DLions D
QBs16.622.3
RBs17.219.3
WRs32.137.7
TEs9.113.5

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Detroit opened at 47% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Lions win probability

Lions win probability by game minuteLions started at 47%, stood at 99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +9Seibert 35-yd FG47% → 57%Q1 8:06
  2. +19Goff → Brown, 13-yd TD64% → 83%Q1 1:40
  3. −16Wentz → Thomas, 20-yd TD98% → 82%Q3 2:58
  4. +14Goff → Swift, 22-yd TD83% → 97%Q3 1:28
  5. −8Gibson 1-yd TD run99% → 92%Q4 10:39

Swing in Lions win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Commanders vs Lions
Washington CommandersMeasureDetroit Lions
72Plays61
71%Pass rate61%
6.0Yds / dropback6.3
4.2Yds / carry8.0
7/15Third downs4/13

Efficiency edge Detroit ran 11 fewer plays but gained 3.8 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • WAS Samuel 20% · McLaurin 18% · McKissic 16%
  • DET Brown 35% · Hockenson 21% · Swift 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Commanders vs Lions
ResultWASDET
Touchdowns44
Field goals02
Punts65
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs12
Safeties10

DET turnover edge: +1

  • The Lions opened the scoring on their second possession, a 7-play, 63-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 28 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DETQ1 15:003-141:25Punt
WASQ1 13:35362:03Punt
DETQ1 11:327633:26Field goal
WASQ1 8:06311:44Punt
DETQ1 6:225542:20Downs
WASQ1 4:022-30:45Safety
DETQ1 3:174311:37Touchdown
WASQ1 1:40341:39Punt
DETQ1 0:015281:14Field goal
WASQ2 13:47371:37Punt
DETQ2 12:109775:27Touchdown
WASQ2 6:436102:31Punt
DETQ2 4:12361:29Punt
WASQ2 2:436142:11Punt
DETQ2 0:32300:27Punt
WASQ2 0:05100:05End of half
WASQ3 15:005642:02Touchdown
DETQ3 12:58341:22Punt
WASQ3 11:363261:30Interception
DETQ3 10:065212:48Punt
WASQ3 7:187944:20Touchdown
DETQ3 2:584751:30Touchdown
WASQ3 1:2812835:49Touchdown
DETQ4 10:396703:39Touchdown
WASQ4 7:0014765:04Touchdown
DETQ4 1:56470:21Downs
WASQ4 1:354-30:43Downs
DETQ4 0:522-20:52End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Commanders vs Lions Head-to-Head

The Commanders and Lions first met in 1932 and have played 49 times since.

All-time series
32–17Commanders lead, 49 meetings since 1932
Postseason
4–0Commanders won all 4, most recently in 2024
Largest Commanders win
45–01991
Largest Lions win
24–01934

Since 2021

2–1 Lions lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. L = Lions win, C = Commanders win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Commanders vs Lions
CommandersStatLions
8-8-1Record9-8
18.9Points per game26.6
330.3Yards per game380.0
4.9Yards per play5.9
20.2Points allowed per game25.1
304.6Yards allowed per game392.4

Commanders vs Lions Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
WAS −1Commanders failed to cover by 10
Total
48Over: 63 points scored (by 15)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Commanders24.527+2.5
Lions23.536+12.5

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Washington Commanders

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
2–0
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS on the road
0–1

Detroit Lions

Against the spread
2–0
Over/under
2–0
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS at home
2–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Commanders and Lions in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Commander or a Lion, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Commanders vs Lions Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Commanders vs Lions Week 2 game?

The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 36–27 in Week 2 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on September 18, 2022. See the Lions' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Commanders vs Lions?

The final score was Lions 36, Commanders 27. The Lions led 22–0 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 27, Lions 14.

What happened in the Commanders vs Lions game?

Detroit led 22–0 at halftime and won 36–27, though Washington took the second half 27–14. The Lions finished with a 425–396 edge in total offense and averaged 7.0 yards per play. Amon-Ra St. Brown led all players with 9 catches for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for 68 rushing yards. The Commanders committed 1 turnover, the Lions none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Lions?

Amon-Ra St. Brown led the game with 39.4 PPR fantasy points, the WR4 of Week 2, on 9 catches for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for 68 rushing yards. Carson Wentz was next with 27.8 (QB5). See Amon-Ra St. Brown's 2022 game log.

Who led Commanders vs Lions in passing, rushing and receiving?

Carson Wentz (WAS) led all passers with 30 of 46 for 337 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) led in rushing with 2 carries for 68 yards. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) led in receiving with 9 catches for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Amon-Ra St. Brown score against the Commanders?

Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 39.4 points in PPR leagues, 34.9 in half-PPR and 30.4 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 2 of the 2022 season, on 9 catches for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for 68 rushing yards. He drew 35% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Commanders vs Lions?

Amon-Ra St. Brown outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 39.4 PPR points on 21.3 xFP (+18.1). DJ Chark fell furthest short, with 0.0 points on 6.7 xFP (−6.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Lions beat the Commanders?

The Lions beat the Commanders 36–27 because they averaged 7.0 yards per play to 5.5, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 425–396.

Which team won the turnover battle in Commanders vs Lions?

The Lions won the turnover battle 1–0: the Commanders gave the ball away 1 time and the Lions not at all. The Lions won the game.

What is the all-time Commanders vs Lions record?

The Commanders lead the all-time series 32–17 across 49 meetings since 1932, including a 4–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Commanders and Lions last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2022, they last met in the 2020 season on November 15, 2020, when the Lions beat the Commanders 30–27.

Have the Commanders and Lions met in the playoffs?

Yes, 4 times, most recently in the 2024 playoffs. The Commanders are 4–0 against the Lions in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Commanders vs Lions?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Commanders −1, making the Washington Commanders 1-point favorites, with a closing total of 48. That implied about 24.5 points for the Commanders and 23.5 for the Lions.

Did Commanders vs Lions go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48, and the teams combined for 63 points, 15 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Commanders vs Lions?

The Lions covered as 1-point underdogs against the closing line of Commanders −1. The final margin was 9 points.