NFL Preseason Week 2: Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions

The Washington Commanders host the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 22, 2026 (12 p.m. ET) with Jayden Daniels expected to play at least a series after not appearing last week. Washington is 1-0 in the preseason, but it will be without Marcus Mariota, who suffered an MCL sprain in the Dolphins game. The Commanders are also managing multiple injury absences, including Nick Allegretti, originally projected as starting center, who has been sidelined with a strained calf. With training-camp center reps delayed, Daniels’ timing with the first-unit snaps may not come until the regular season opener at Philadelphia.