Free Press sports writers predict the Detroit Lions' vs. Washington Commanders game Sunday at Ford Field (1 p.m., Fox):
Dave Birkett
The Lions are dealing with a lot of injuries to key players, and their participation could sway the outcome of this game. If D'Andre Swift cannot go, that’s a huge loss for an offense that relies heavily on his game-breaking ability. Up front, Frank Ragnow’s absence will impact both the run game and pass protection, and could force the Lions to resort to more of a short passing attack. Washington is well-built on its defensive line, but the Commanders are mediocre at best and have hitched their wagon to an erratic quarterback who tends to give his opponents the chance at one or two takeaways a game.