The Detroit Lions left Landover with a 44–22 victory over the Washington Commanders, but the win came with a notable concern: cornerback Terrion Arnold was sidelined with a concussion in the first half and did not return, entering the NFL’s concussion protocol, according to the team’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.

Despite Arnold’s exit, Detroit’s offense was in full command. Jared Goff completed 25 of 33 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns, avoiding turnovers. Jameson Williams turned seven targets into six catches for 119 yards and a score, while Amon-Ra St. Brown added another touchdown. Jahmyr Gibbs was outstanding on the ground, rushing for 142 yards on 15 carries, including touchdown runs of 13 and 43 yards, plus a receiving touchdown to open the scoring. The Lions scored in every quarter, maintaining control throughout.

Arnold’s absence highlights the strain on a Lions secondary already dealing with injuries. Detroit’s defense mixed coverages and applied enough pressure to prevent Marcus Mariota and the Commanders from mounting any serious comeback. Rock Ya-Sin and the rest of the cornerback rotation took over after halftime, as the team began shifting attention to Week 11 while keeping Arnold’s concussion status under watch.

Washington had limited bright spots — Mariota finished 16 of 22 for 213 yards with two touchdowns — but Detroit’s offense continued to dominate, including 226 rushing yards and zero turnovers. The Lions also maintained efficiency on key plays, and Jake Bates contributed field goals to extend the lead. With performances like this, Detroit’s game plan executed cleanly and effectively, making the contest look effortless.