5 position battles to watch for Commanders vs. Lions
Here are five position battles to know for the Commanders as they face the Lions in Week 2 of the preseason.
The Washington Commanders will face the Detroit Lions in the second preseason game of the season. The biggest storyline for Washington is dealing with multiple injuries, with head coach Dan Quinn ruling out several players for the upcoming match. Nonetheless, there are still position battles to watch across the roster. In the quarterback position, keeping three quarterbacks makes sense given that Marcus Mariota is currently sidelined.
Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis is likely to take on this role, while Sam Hartman has shown improvement. The free safety position is up for debate, with Jeremy Reaves having the chance to start over Quan Martin. Meanwhile, the No. 3 wide receiver position sees Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs as locked-in starters. However, the No. 3 receiver spot is open for Antonio Williams, Luke McCaffrey, and Treylon Burks.
In the cornerback position, it is expected that Washington will field a five-man unit, possibly including over-30 veterans Antonio Hamilton Sr. and Fabian Moreau. Meanwhile, backup center Nick Allegretti will not play, but he is expected to be ready for Week 1. Julian Good-Jones is likely to start on Saturday, but Matt Gulbin has been improving and could get substantial playing time.
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