Final · Kickoff
2016 Regular season · Week 7 · Ford Field
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The Detroit Lions beat Washington 20–17 at home at Ford Field in Week 7 of the 2016 regular season on October 23, 2016. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Lions to 4–3 and dropped Washington to 4–3. It was the Lions’ third straight win. Washington finished 2016 at 8–7–1 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2016 at 9–7 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 27–20 on September 22, 2013. When they met again, Washington won 19–16 on November 24, 2019.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Lions lead the series 6–4 after meeting No. 10 since 1999 Full series history
The defensive lineman will miss at least four games, and a beat reporter expects the absence to run longer. New York called up Dalen Cambre and Trace Ford for Sunday.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Dan Quinn said Daniels will practice fully this week after his elbow injury, while Mariota's second knee sprain of the year leaves rookie Athan Kaliakmanis next in line.
