An interception return for a touchdown by Commanders defensive back Quan Martin proved to be a doubly painful play for the Lions.
Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu lit up Lions quarterback Jared Goff on the return and Goff had to leave the game to be evaluated in the sideline medical tent. Teddy Bridgewater entered the game for his first action of the season, but that didn’t slow down the Lions’ offense.
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson completed a reverse to wide receiver Jameson Williams and Williams broke loose for a 61-yard touchdown that cut Washington’s lead to 24-21 with four minutes remaining. the first half.
Goff looked ready to return to the game immediately after Williams’ touchdown, so it appears the Lions will have their offensive leader back for their next round in what has become a shootout for the ages in Detroit.
