Sunday, November 9, 2025

Lions Links for Sunday Evening 11-9-25

Articles:

RECAP: Lions at Commanders:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-at-commanders-goff-gibbs-williams


Lions highlights: Detroit has indeed gotten Jameson Williams involved:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/11/09/lions-highlights-detroit-has-indeed-gotten-jameson-williams-involved/87187486007/



Detroit Lions Dan Campbell Possibly Took Over Play-Calling From John Morton:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/dan-campbell-possibly-took-over-play-calling-john-morton



Lions' offense roars back to life, with help from Campbell, in rout of Commanders:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-roar-back-to-life-with-help-from-dan-campbell

Punches, President Trump, new play-caller -- Detroit Lions win eventful Washington revenge game: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2025/11/10/punches-president-trump-new-play-caller-detroit-lions-win-eventful-washington-revenge-game/

Lions get right with revenge win over depleted Commanders:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/lions-get-right-revenge-win-over-depleted-commanders

What we learned in NFL Week 10: Despite wins, can the Colts and Broncos find more consistency? (Lions:  Have the Lions fixed their offensive issues? The Lions bounced back from last week's stunning loss to Minnesota with a dominant win at Washington. But it's tough to tell if the offensive explosion was a result of the Commanders' struggling defense or Detroit's adjustments since last week. Coach Dan Campbell seemingly took over the offensive playcalling duties from first-year offensive coordinator John Morton, as Campbell was spotted talking into the headset in between plays with a play sheet in his hands.  Stat to know: Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored his 41st career touchdown, joining Hall of Famer Barry Sanders as the only players in Lions franchise history to score 40 or more touchdowns within their first three seasons, per ESPN Research. Sanders had 47 from 1989 to 1991. It was also Gibbs' fourth career game with a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown, which is the second most in Lions history behind Sanders (five). Gibbs was coming off a career-low 28 scrimmage yards on a season-low 12 touches in Week 9. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46871735/nfl-week-10-2025-season-questions-takeaways-lessons-stats-recap-every-game

NFL Week 10 takeaways: What We Learned from Sunday's 12 games (Lions at Commanders:  Bobby Kownack's takeaways:  1. Campbell appears to take over play-calling to tremendous results. It’s not often the league’s No. 2 scoring offense needs to shake things up, but it looks like Detroit did exactly that against the Commanders. Following two losses in three games, Dan Campell was the one carrying the play sheet and talking into the headset between snaps on Sunday. NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo pointed out the apparent switch took place amid indications of a disconnect between offensive coordinator John Morton, players and coaches. There was no such disconnect in Detroit’s romp. The Lions controlled the game from start to finish, scoring on each of their seven possessions before Jared Goff took an early seat. Jahmyr Gibbs, who in last week’s defeat to the Vikings had only 28 yards on 12 touches, was unleashed. On his first 12 touches versus Washington, he amassed 105 yards and two scores, and he finished with 172 scrimmage yards and three TDs. There’s often an odd man out due to the offense’s overloaded quality, but Campbell got all the major players involved. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta had five receptions apiece for a combined 111 yards and a touchdown, while Jameson Williams got better as the game went on to lead the way with six catches, 119 yards and a touchdown. In short? No notes. 2. Commanders might not be in spot that makes sense for Daniels’ return. The news following Jayden Daniels' elbow was about as positive as it could be. He won’t need surgery, isn’t expected to go on injured reserve and will be re-evaluated following the team’s Week 12 bye. The only problem is the situation the Commanders might be staring at when it comes time to weigh Daniels’ return. They are now 3-7, above only the Saints and Giants in the conference. Backup Marcus Mariota hung tough against Detroit, but it wasn’t enough to even create the mirage of a close contest. No one has emerged in the running back room and the wide receiver position is so depleted that recent addition Treylon Burks led the team with 58 receiving yards. Washington’s defense allowed Detroit to score at will, helpless to stop Jared Goff’s passing operation or the dynamic duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. The Lions had 289 total yards by halftime and coasted to 546 by game’s end, over 100 yards more than Washington had given up (435) in a game this season. How willing should the Commanders be to put Daniels, who has now missed time this year due to hamstring, knee and elbow injuries, back in harm’s way? Winning out from Week 13 onward wouldn’t guarantee playoffs, considering the strength of the NFC.  3. Lions make up for losses old and new. Detroit said all week the defeat it cared about righting was the most recent one, a surprise 27-24 loss to Minnesota. While that might be true given the Lions’ Super Bowl aspirations and need to focus on the present, it must feel good to avenge dropping last season’s NFC Championship Game to the Commanders. Detroit, battered from an injury-plagued season but confident a first Super Bowl appearance was in reach, instead saw its 2024 dreams end there at Washington’s hands. This time around, it’s the Commanders bitten by the injury bug, and the Lions just laid it on to push them one loss closer to a disappointing finish to the 2025 campaign. In doing so, Detroit kept pace with the surprising Bears and put pressure on the Packers. If Green Bay falls to the Eagles on Monday night, the Lions take over first place in the NFC North thanks to an utterly dominant performance. Next Gen Stats Insight for Lions-Commanders (via NFL Pro): Jahmyr Gibbs hit a top speed of 21.11 miles per hour on his 43-yard TD run in the fourth quarter, his third score of the game.  NFL Research: Jahmyr Gibbs became the fifth player in NFL history to score more than 40 touchdowns before turning 24 years old, joining a club comprised of Hall of Famers Barry Sanders, Randy Moss, Emmitt Smith and Jim Brown.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-week-10-takeaways-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-12-games

NFL Week 10 Recap: Detroit Lions 44, Washington Commanders 22:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-10-recap-detroit-lions-44-washington-commanders-22

NFL Week 10 winners, losers: Jonathan Taylor's MVP case (Winner: Dan Campbell - The Detroit Lions were stunned in an upset loss in Week 9. No problem. Campbell had his boys revved up and ready to dominate on the rebound, and rebound they did, driving the ball all over the old, depleted Washington Commanders defense for a blowout win. Give Jared Goff even reasonable run support, and he'll pick you apart. Against Dan Quinn's front, he got a lot more than reasonable help, with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery exploding to the tune of more than 200 yards on the ground.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-10-winners-and-losers-mike-vrabel-has-patriots-rolling/

Dan Campbell Downplays Apparent Change in Lions’ Play-Calling Duties:  https://www.si.com/nfl/dan-campbell-downplays-apparent-change-in-lions-play-calling-duties

Goff, Gibbs and Campbell lead the Lions to a 44-22 win over the Commanders in front of Trump:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-commanders-score-trump-1c19aab7cd8b87275a6f2fcaed2626d1




Grades:

CBS (Detroit 44-22 over Washington - Lions Grade: A.  After a shocking loss in Week 9, the Lions bounced back with a vengeance. The offense had its best performance of the season: The Lions piled up 546 yards, which was the team's highest total in a road game over the past 10 years. Jared Goff diced up a Commanders defense that had no idea who to stop, so it didn't end up stopping anyone. Jahmyr Gibbs had 172 yards and two touchdowns on 18 touches and Jameson Williams finally made a splash. The receiver finished with 119 yards, marking the first time in eight weeks that he's topped 70 yards. When the Lions are clicking, they're nearly impossible to stop and they were clicking against Washington. The Lions (6-3) better hope they saved some of this offensive magic for next week, because they'll be facing a much more challenging opponent in the Eagles.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-10-grades-highlights-lowlights/

Video:

Lions vs. Commanders highlights | Week 10:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-commanders-highlights-week-10

Every Jameson Williams' catch from 119-yard game, TD game | Week 10:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/every-jameson-williams-catch-from-119-yard-game-td-game-week-10

Jared Goff's best throws from 320-yard, 3-TD game vs. Commanders | Week 10:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jared-goff-s-best-throws-from-320-yard-3-td-game-vs-commanders-week-10

Jahmyr Gibbs' best plays from 172-yard, 3-TD game Week 10:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/jahmyr-gibbs-best-plays-from-172-yard-3-td-game-week-10

Jake Bates 48-yard FG extends Lions lead to 44-22 over Commanders:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jake-bates-48-yard-fg-extends-lions-lead-to-44-22-over-commanders

Can't-Miss Play: 44-yard TD! Jahmyr Gibbs ignites afterburners on scoring dash vs. Commanders:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-43-yard-td-gibbs-ignites-afterburners-on-scoring-dash

Jake Bates 28-yard FG gives Lions a three-possession lead:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jake-bates-28-yard-fg-gives-lions-a-three-possession-lead

Front-flip TD alert! Jameson Williams goes head over heels as he crosses goal line vs. Commanders:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-front-flip-td-alert-williams-goes-head-over-heels-into-end-zone

Jake Bates connects on 22-yard FG to extend Lions lead to 25-10:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jake-bates-connects-on-22-yard-fg-to-extend-lions-lead-to-25-10

Jahmyr Gibbs' second TD of day is aided by a combo shove from St. Brown and LaPorta:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-teammates-help-push-gibbs-into-end-zone-for-his-second-td

Goff's drag-route connection with Jameson Williams yields 41-yard gain for Lions:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-finds-williams-over-the-middle-for-41-yards

Jameson Williams finds soft spot in zone for 17-yard gain:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jameson-williams-finds-soft-spot-in-zone-for-17-yard-gain

Gibbs EXPLODES through Commanders defense for 14-yard gain:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/gibbs-explodes-through-commanders-defense-for-14-yard-gain

Goff zips 22-yard sideline strike to Jameson Williams:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-zips-22-yard-sideline-strike-to-jameson-williams

Amon-Ra St. Brown burns Commanders defense on slant route for 9-yard TD:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-finds-st-brown-for-9-yard-td

Goff's TD pass to Gibbs on the 'Texas' route opens the scoring in Lions-Commanders:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-hits-gibbs-in-stride-for-14-yard-td


Goff fires 16-yard strike over the middle to Amon-Ra St. Brown:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-fires-16-yard-strike-over-the-middle-to-amon-ra-st-brown

Goff connects with Jameson Williams for 14-yard gain on curl route:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-connects-with-jameson-williams-for-14-yard-gain-on-curl-route

Goff's play action pass hits Amon-Ra St. Brown for 16-yard catch and run:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-s-play-action-pass-hits-amon-ra-st-brown-for-16-yard-catch-and-run

Brian Branch SWARMS Marcus Mariota for 13-yard sack:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-branch-gets-to-mariota-for-13-yard-sack
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