Final2022 Week 2
Ford Field, Detroit, MI|
Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions, Week 2 2022
Washington Commanders
Away
27
Detroit Lions
HomeWon
36
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 0 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Lions | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 36 |
WAS 27 · DET 36 Final
Passing leader
WAS · QB
28.8PPR pts
30/46, 337 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
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
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Lions Won
Detroit won the efficiency and turnover battles.
| Commanders | Stat | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 7.0 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 396 | Total yards | 425 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 72 | Plays | 61 |
| 47% | Third-down conversion | 31% |
| 32:03 | Time of possession | 27:57 |
Scoring Summary
The Lions scored four touchdowns, two field goals, and one safety; the Commanders scored four touchdowns.
| Time | Team | Play | WAS | DET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 8:06 | DET | Austin Seibert 35-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 3:17 | DET | Safety Extends lead | 0 | 5 |
| 1:40 | DET | Jared Goff → Amon-Ra St. Brown, 13-yard TD Extends leadAustin Seibert XP | 0 | 12 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 13:47 | DET | Austin Seibert 48-yard FG Extends lead | 0 | 15 |
| 6:43 | DET | Jared Goff → Josh Reynolds, 3-yard TD Extends leadAustin Seibert XP | 0 | 22 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 12:58 | WAS | Carson Wentz → Curtis Samuel, 15-yard TDJoey Slye XP | 7 | 22 |
| 2:58 | WAS | Carson Wentz → Logan Thomas, 20-yard TDCarson Wentz → Jahan Dotson, 2-pt conversion | 15 | 22 |
| 1:28 | DET | Jared Goff → D'Andre Swift, 22-yard TD Extends leadAustin Seibert XP | 15 | 29 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 10:39 | WAS | Antonio Gibson 1-yard TD run2-pt try failed | 21 | 29 |
| 7:00 | DET | Jared Goff → Amon-Ra St. Brown, 11-yard TD Extends leadAustin Seibert XP | 21 | 36 |
| 1:56 | WAS | Carson Wentz → Jahan Dotson, 1-yard TDXP missed | 27 | 36 |
Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Lions, Week 2 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR39.4 PTSWR4
- Carson WentzWAS · QB27.8 PTSQB5
- Jared GoffDET · QB26.0 PTSQB7
- Curtis SamuelWAS · WR22.9 PTSWR12
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.8 | QB5 | 30/46 | 337 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 99.6 | Start/Sit → | |
| 26.0 | QB7 | 20/34 | 256 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 121.7 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.4 | WR4 | WR | 2 | 68 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 116 | 2 | Start/Sit → | |
| 22.9 | WR12 | WR | 1 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 78 | 1 | ||
| 17.9 | WR20 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 59 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 16.7 | RB7 | RB | 5 | 56 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 13.3 | RB13 | RB | 3 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 54 | 0 | ||
| 12.8 | WR34 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 38 | 1 | ||
| 12.7 | TE9 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 37 | 1 | ||
| 12.2 | WR37 | WR | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 75 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 12.1 | RB16 | RB | 14 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 7.0 | RB41 | RB | 12 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 5.6 | TE24 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 26 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.9 | RB54 | RB | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 3.5 | TE30 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.5 | TE29 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.6 | WR107 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Washington Commanders
Snap Share
Jahan DotsonWR73 snaps99%
Curtis SamuelWR66 snaps89%
Terry McLaurinWR66 snaps89%
Logan ThomasTE54 snaps73%
Antonio GibsonRB40 snaps54%
Target Share44 targets
- Curtis Samuel20%, 9 targets
- Terry McLaurin18%, 8 targets
- J.D. McKissic16%, 7 targets
- Logan Thomas11%, 5 targets
- Jahan Dotson11%, 5 targets
- Other23%, 10 targets
Carry Share21 carries
- Antonio Gibson67%, 14 carries
- J.D. McKissic14%, 3 carries
- Carson Wentz10%, 2 carries
- Curtis Samuel5%, 1 carries
- Terry McLaurin5%, 1 carries
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
T.J. HockensonTE54 snaps89%
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR52 snaps85%
Josh ReynoldsWR44 snaps72%
DJ CharkWR40 snaps66%
D'Andre SwiftRB31 snaps51%
Target Share34 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown35%, 12 targets
- T.J. Hockenson21%, 7 targets
- D'Andre Swift15%, 5 targets
- DJ Chark12%, 4 targets
- Josh Reynolds9%, 3 targets
- Other9%, 3 targets
Carry Share24 carries
- Jamaal Williams50%, 12 carries
- D'Andre Swift21%, 5 carries
- Craig Reynolds13%, 3 carries
- Jared Goff8%, 2 carries
- Amon-Ra St. Brown8%, 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 99% | 5 | 11% | 0 | |
| 66 | 89% | 9 | 20% | 1 | |
| 66 | 89% | 8 | 18% | 1 | |
| 54 | 89% | 7 | 21% | 0 | |
| 52 | 85% | 12 | 35% | 2 | |
| 54 | 73% | 5 | 11% | 0 | |
| 44 | 72% | 3 | 9% | 0 | |
| 40 | 66% | 4 | 12% | 0 | |
| 40 | 54% | 4 | 9% | 14 | |
| 31 | 51% | 5 | 15% | 5 | |
| 34 | 46% | 7 | 16% | 3 | |
| 22 | 36% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 21 | 34% | 1 | 3% | 12 | |
| 24 | 32% | 3 | 7% | 0 | |
| 10 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 9 | 15% | 1 | 3% | 3 | |
| 8 | 11% | 2 | 5% | 0 | |
| 6 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 6 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 1 | 2% | 0 | |
| 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 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
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 39.4 | 21.3 | +18.1 | 85% | 35% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 8% | 12 | 35% |
| Carson WentzWAS · QB | 28.8 | 20.8 | +8.0 | 100% | 46 att | — | 46 | 2 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| Antonio GibsonWAS · RB | 12.1 | 15.7 | −3.6 | 54% | 67% car | — | 0 | 14 | 67% | 4 | 9% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 26.0 | 15.7 | +10.3 | 100% | 34 att | — | 34 | 2 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| Curtis SamuelWAS · WR | 22.9 | 15.6 | +7.3 | 89% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 9 | 20% |
| Terry McLaurinWAS · WR | 12.2 | 14.0 | −1.8 | 89% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 8 | 18% |
| J.D. McKissicWAS · RB | 13.3 | 13.6 | −0.3 | 46% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 3 | 14% | 7 | 16% |
| T.J. HockensonDET · TE | 5.6 | 11.7 | −6.1 | 89% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 21% |
| D'Andre SwiftDET · RB | 16.7 | 11.5 | +5.2 | 51% | 21% car | — | 0 | 5 | 21% | 5 | 15% |
| Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB | 7.0 | 9.4 | −2.4 | 34% | 50% car | — | 0 | 12 | 50% | 1 | 3% |
| Jahan DotsonWAS · WR | 17.9 | 8.3 | +9.6 | 99% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 11% |
| Logan ThomasWAS · TE | 12.7 | 8.3 | +4.4 | 73% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 11% |
| DJ CharkDET · WR | 0.0 | 6.7 | −6.7 | 66% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 12% |
| John BatesWAS · TE | 3.5 | 5.0 | −1.5 | 32% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Josh ReynoldsDET · WR | 12.8 | 5.0 | +7.8 | 72% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Craig ReynoldsDET · RB | 3.9 | 3.6 | +0.3 | 15% | 13% car | — | 0 | 3 | 13% | 1 | 3% |
| Cam SimsWAS · WR | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 11% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Brock WrightDET · TE | 3.5 | 1.7 | +1.8 | 36% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Dax MilneWAS · WR | 1.6 | 1.7 | −0.1 | 3% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
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.
| Points allowed to | Commanders D | Lions D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 16.6 | 22.3 |
| RBs | 17.2 | 19.3 |
| WRs | 32.1 | 37.7 |
| TEs | 9.1 | 13.5 |
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
Key Swings
- +9Seibert 35-yd FG47% → 57%Q1 8:06
- +19Goff → Brown, 13-yd TD64% → 83%Q1 1:40
- −16Wentz → Thomas, 20-yd TD98% → 82%Q3 2:58
- +14Goff → Swift, 22-yd TD83% → 97%Q3 1:28
- −8Gibson 1-yd TD run99% → 92%Q4 10:39
Swing in Lions win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Washington Commanders | Measure | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Plays | 61 |
| 71% | Pass rate | 61% |
| 6.0 | Yds / dropback | 6.3 |
| 4.2 | Yds / carry | 8.0 |
| 7/15 | Third downs | 4/13 |
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
| Result | WAS | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 4 |
| Field goals | 0 | 2 |
| Punts | 6 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 2 |
| Safeties | 1 | 0 |
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
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | Q1 15:00 | 3 | -14 | 1:25 | Punt |
| WAS | Q1 13:35 | 3 | 6 | 2:03 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 11:32 | 7 | 63 | 3:26 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q1 8:06 | 3 | 1 | 1:44 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 6:22 | 5 | 54 | 2:20 | Downs |
| WAS | Q1 4:02 | 2 | -3 | 0:45 | Safety |
| DET | Q1 3:17 | 4 | 31 | 1:37 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q1 1:40 | 3 | 4 | 1:39 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 0:01 | 5 | 28 | 1:14 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q2 13:47 | 3 | 7 | 1:37 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 12:10 | 9 | 77 | 5:27 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q2 6:43 | 6 | 10 | 2:31 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 4:12 | 3 | 6 | 1:29 | Punt |
| WAS | Q2 2:43 | 6 | 14 | 2:11 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 0:32 | 3 | 0 | 0:27 | Punt |
| WAS | Q2 0:05 | 1 | 0 | 0:05 | End of half |
| WAS | Q3 15:00 | 5 | 64 | 2:02 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q3 12:58 | 3 | 4 | 1:22 | Punt |
| WAS | Q3 11:36 | 3 | 26 | 1:30 | Interception |
| DET | Q3 10:06 | 5 | 21 | 2:48 | Punt |
| WAS | Q3 7:18 | 7 | 94 | 4:20 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q3 2:58 | 4 | 75 | 1:30 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q3 1:28 | 12 | 83 | 5:49 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 10:39 | 6 | 70 | 3:39 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q4 7:00 | 14 | 76 | 5:04 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 1:56 | 4 | 7 | 0:21 | Downs |
| WAS | Q4 1:35 | 4 | -3 | 0:43 | Downs |
| DET | Q4 0:52 | 2 | -2 | 0:52 | End 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.
- L
- C
- L
Oldest to newest. L = Lions win, C = Commanders win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 10 Lions at Commanders, 2025 Wk 10 recap DET 44 WAS 22 DET W
- 2024 Divisional Round Commanders at Lions, 2024 Divisional Round recap WAS 45 DET 31 WAS W
- 2022 Wk 2 Commanders at Lions DET 36 WAS 27 DET W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Commanders | Stat | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 8-8-1 | Record | 9-8 |
| 18.9 | Points per game | 26.6 |
| 330.3 | Yards per game | 380.0 |
| 4.9 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| 20.2 | Points allowed per game | 25.1 |
| 304.6 | Yards allowed per game | 392.4 |
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
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 24.5 | 27 | +2.5 |
| Lions | 23.5 | 36 | +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
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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.
