Lions Win Preseason Despite Star Absences | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions pulled off their first preseason win, 17-13 over the Washington Commanders, despite key stars like Jahmyr Gibbs sitting out. The defense shone, led by Avonte Maddox’s standout play—including a memorable tackle of former teammate Craig Reynolds, which sparked playful social media banter. The Commanders’ offense sputtered, managing just 35 rushing yards across three backs, while Maddox’s two tackles and one for loss underscored the Lions’ defensive depth. With Gibbs sidelined to stay healthy, backups carried the rushing load impressively, setting up a high-stakes finale against the Colts—where Gibbs might finally get his chance to shine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/814310179b278f0b