Defense drives Commanders in 17-13 preseason loss to Lions; Kaliakmanis shines in QB battle
Washington sat most of its stars but flashed depth and a stingy defense in a 17-13 loss to Detroit. Amik Robertson’s strip-sack TD and Quan Martin’s second interception set the tone on defense, five sacks kept the Lions under pressure, and undrafted receiver Jaden Bradley made a 42-yard two-catch impact. Kaliakmanis emerged in the No. 3 QB battle, going 11-for-14 for 162 yards, while Hart went 9-for-11 for 67 yards; Jayden Daniels had only a brief series. The result highlighted promising depth for Washington as they prep for next week’s joint practice with Baltimore and final roster decisions.
