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Lions Beat Commanders 17-13 in Preseason Thriller

8/23/2026

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Story summary

The Detroit Lions defeated the Washington Commanders 17-13 in a preseason game at Ford Field.
Josh Dobbs ran 50 yards for a touchdown in the Lions’ win.
The Lions forced two early turnovers.
Joshua Joseph recovered a fumble for a touchdown.
DJ Wonnum recorded a sack and two tackles in the first half.

History

Historical Context

On June 8, 1966 the NFL and AFL announced a merger that produced a 26-team league for the 1970 season, forming the AFC and NFC. Commissioner Pete Rozelle guided the unified schedule, while former AFL owner Al Davis resisted parts of the deal. The arrangement now obliges historic rivals such as the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins to play each year, shaping modern preseason matchups.

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Story summary

The Detroit Lions defeated the Washington Commanders 17-13 in a preseason game at Ford Field.
Josh Dobbs ran 50 yards for a touchdown in the Lions’ win.
The Lions forced two early turnovers.
Joshua Joseph recovered a fumble for a touchdown.
DJ Wonnum recorded a sack and two tackles in the first half.

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