The Washington Commanders just can’t catch a break — or maybe they can’t stop breaking themselves. Their 44-22 loss to the Detroit Lions marks their fifth straight defeat, and this one might sting the most.
Detroit dominated from start to finish, exposing every weakness Washington tried to hide. Jared Goff picked apart the Commanders’ secondary, Jahmyr Gibbs ran wild, and Amon-Ra St. Brown was unstoppable. The Lions’ offense looked effortless — while the Commanders looked lost, overwhelmed, and outcoached.
Marcus Mariota and the Washington offense showed flashes, but turnovers and penalties quickly killed any momentum. The defense — once the team’s strength — had no answers for Detroit’s balance and creativity. The Lions scored at will, and by the time the fourth quarter rolled around, Ford Field felt more like a celebration than a contest.
At 3-6, the Commanders are spiraling. Head coach Dan Quinn now faces the brutal reality of a team running out of answers — and patience. Meanwhile, Detroit looks every bit like a playoff contender reclaiming its dominance after a rough patch.
If Washington doesn’t find a way to stop the bleeding soon, this season could go from frustrating to full-blown collapse.
Total Meltdown: Commanders Get Mauled by Lions in 44-22 Disaster
