The Lions are at home once again to face quarterback Carson Wentz, rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson and the Washington Commanders at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 18. This is the second consecutive game for the Lions against the NFC East, their 2022 in-conference divisional matchup.
WATCH LIVE
TV coverage: FOX
- Play-by-play: Kenny Albert
- Analyst: Jonathan Vilma
TV map: See where the Lions-Commanders matchup will be available via local FOX stations courtesy 506sports.com.

Live streaming: Fans can watch live local & primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, game replays, and more with NFL+.
Postgame Show: Watch the Detroit Lions LIVE Postgame Show presented by PinkEnergy following the conclusion of this week's game on DetroitLions.com, the Detroit Lions Mobile App, Facebook and YouTube. Hosted by Dannie Rogers and featuring live analysis from Lions Legend Lomas Brown, the show includes live press conferences with immediate reactions from Coach Campbell and QB Jared Goff, player interviews, scores from around the NFL, the play of the game and more.
LISTEN LIVE
Local radio broadcast: Lions Radio Network
- Play-by-play: Dan Miller
- Color commentary: Lomas Brown
- Sideline reporter: T.J. Lang

PREGAME ACTIVITIES
Pride Plaza: Start your pregame party at Pride Plaza on Brush Street, the Detroit Lions' official tailgate presented by Bud Light. Admission is free and the event includes Bud Light bars, beverage tents, Detroit food trucks, exciting interactive fan games and more.
Power Hour: Before the game, check out the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Power Hour for the first hour after gates open. Enjoy food and drink specials including $3.49 beers, $2.99 hot dogs and $2.49 sodas. Get an autograph from Lions Legends, meet the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders and more!
Game Day Guide: Find all the info you need to have the best game day experience at Ford Field. Learn about Power Hour, Silver Savings, the Top 10 Things To Do on Game Day, traffic, parking and more.
View photos of the starters for the Washington Commanders.

Head Coach Ron Rivera
Offensive Coordinator: Scott Turner
Defensive Coordinator: Jack Del Rio
Special Team Coordinator: Nate Kaczor
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

WR Terry McLaurin
Backed up by Dyami Brown
(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

OT Charles Leno Jr.
Backed up by Cornelius Lucas
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

OG Andrew Norwell
Backed up by Chris Paul
(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

C Chase Roullier
(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

OG Trai Turner
Backed up by Wes Schweitzer
(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

OT Sam Cosmi
Backed up by Saahdiq Charles and Alex Akingbulu
(AP Photo/Peter Aiken)

TE Logan Thomas
Backed up by John Bates, Cole Turner and Armani Rogers
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WR Curtis Samuel
Backed up by Dax Milne
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

WR Jahan Dotson
Backed up by Cam Sims
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

QB Carson Wentz
Backed up by Taylor Heinicke and Sam Howell
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

RB Antonio Gibson
Backed up by J.D. McKissic and Jonathan Williams
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

DE Montez Sweat
Backed up by Casey Toohill
(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

DT Daron Payne
Backed up by Phidarian Mathis and Daniel Wise
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

DT Jonathan Allen
Backed up by Efe Obada
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

DE James Smith-Williams
Backed up by Shaka Toney
(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

LB Jamin Davis
Backed up by Jon Bostic and Milo Eifler
(AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

LB Cole Holcomb
Backed up by David Mayo and Milo Eifler
(AP Photo/Peter Aiken)

CB Kendall Fuller
Backed up by Rachad Wildgoose
(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

CB William Jackson III
Backed up by Christian Holmes
(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

CB Benjamin St-Juste
Backed up by Tariq Castro-Fields
(AP Photo/Peter Aiken)

S Kamren Curl
Backed up by Darrick Forrest
(AP Photo/Peter Aiken)

S Bobby McCain
Backed up by Percy Butler and Jeremy Reaves
(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

P/H Tress Way
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

K Joey Slye
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

LS Camaron Cheeseman
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

KR Dax Milne
Backed up by Antonio Gibson
(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

PR Dax Milne
Backed up by Jahan Dotson
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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