Jared Goff goes to the doctor, but the Lions still cut the lead to 24-21

An interception return for a touchdown by Commanders defensive back Quan Martin proved to be a double painful play for the Lions.

Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu lit up Lions quarterback Jared Goff during the return, and Goff had to leave the game to be evaluated in the sideline medical tent. Teddy Bridgewater entered the game for his first action of the season, but that didn’t slow down the Lions’ offense.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson made a reverse for wide receiver Jameson Williams, and Williams broke free for a 61-yard touchdown run that cut Washington’s lead to 24-21 with four minutes left in the first half.

Goff appeared poised to return to the game on the snap following Williams’ touchdown run, so it appears the Lions will have their offensive leader back for their next outing in what has become a shootout for the ages in Detroit.