SPORTSLions 20, Washington 17Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in a long, over-the-shoulder, first down reception in front of Washington's Josh Norman in the third quarter of the 20-17 Detroit victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 23, 2016.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Anquan Boldin takes the football with him after scoring the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsThe Lions' Kerry Hyder pressures Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins but not before he gets the ball off in the second quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsThis pass is out of the reach of Lions' Zach Zenner (34) under pressure by Washington's Mason Foster in the second quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford passes in the first quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford hands off to running back Zach Zenner in the first quarter Sunday.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsWashington's Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the second quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsThe Lions' Glover Quin and Quandre Diggs bring down Washington running back Chris Thompson in the second quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions defensive backs Darius Slay (23) and Glover Quin (27) tackle Washington wide receiver Jamison Crowder in the first quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions' Tavon Wilson, top, trips up Washington tight end Vernon Davis in the first quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions' Nevin Lawson (24) pushes Washington tight end Niles Paul out of bounds after a catch in the first quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions' Kerry Hyder (61) and the official signal Lions football after a recovery in the first quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions' Tahir Whitehead, center, celebrates with Tavon Wilson, right, after Wilson recovers a fumble in the first quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions Brandon Copeland celebrates with the defense after recovering a Washington fumble in the first quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Glover Quin, left, congratulates Tavon Wilson after Wilson's fumble recovery in the first quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford breaks up the huddle in the first quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a sidearm pass in the first quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions Zach Zenner takes the handoff from quarterback Matthew Stafford and heads up field in the first quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions defense including Tahir Whitehead, Ezekiel Ansah and Tavon Wilson bring down Washinton's Matt Jones in the first quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions Amonty Bryant sacks Washington quarterback Kirk Cousin for a loss in the first quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions Kerry Hyder chases Washington's Kirk Cousins out of the pocket and Cousins throws incomplete in the first quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions running back Zach Zenner looks for a path up field during a run in the first quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions Golden Tate brings in a reception after it bounces off a Washington player in the first quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions kicker Matt Prater misses on a 39-yard field goal in the first quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Matt Prater does not look happy after missing on a 39-yard field goal attempt in the first quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions quarter back Matthew Stafford almost loses the ball but holds onto it in the second quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions cornerback Darius Slay grabs his leg after going down in the second quarter against Washington.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions running back Justin Forsett (30) runs the ball before being tackled by Washington's Quinton Dunbar in the second quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford slides after getting the first down between Washington's Ryan Kerrigan (91) and Duke Ihenacho (29) in the third quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles in the third quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsWashington's Bashaud Breeland pushes Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, Jr. out of bounds just short of the goal line in the third quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsG/C Graham Glasgow - The third-round pick wasn’t as steady as Decker, but provided needed position flexibility when the Lions needed him. He did give up too many sacks (3.5) for an interior lineman. GRADE: C+Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions' Ezekiel Ansah (94) chases down Washington running back Chris Thompson (25) in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsWashington's Trent Murphy knocks the ball away from Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) recovers the ball after Washington's Trent Murphy knocks the ball away from him in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions Darius Slay breaks up and almost intercepts the tip, intended for Washington's Jamison Crowder in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Ezekiel Ansah pressures Washington's Kirk Cousin to throw incomplete in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Glover Quin goes for a ride courtesy of Washington's Greg Toler in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWashington's Tress Way and Dustin Hopkins watch Hopkins hit off the post as Lions' Tyrunn Walker signals no good in the second quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWashington's play calling technique from the sidelines is unique to say the least.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Miles Killebrew and Nevin Lawson bring down Washington's Pierre Garcon in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles for a first down in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions Marvin Jones Jr. readies his hands for an over-the-shoulder long first down reception in front of Washington's Josh Norman in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an over-the-shoulder long first down reception and hangs on despite Washington's Josh Norman getting an interference penalty in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Marvin Jones Jr. makes a reception along the sideline over Washington's Bashaud Breeland to set up a touchdown by Zach Zenner in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Marvin Jones Jr. makes a reception along the sideline over Washington's Bashaud Breeland to set up a touchdown by Zach Zenner in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions running back Zach Zenner grinds out enough yardage to take it into the end zone in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Nevin Lawson brings down Washington's Ryan Grant in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWashington quarterback Kirk Cousins gets tripped up and goes down to the turf, trying to hand it off to running back Matt Jones but it gets knocked away and Detroit's Kerry Hyder recovers in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Tavon Wilson leaps in celebration after Detroit forced a turnover by Washington's quarterback Kirk Cousins in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Golden Tate is finally pushed out of bounds by Washington's Donte Whitner Sr. after the first down in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford fumbles the ball but it bounces right back into his arms in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Golden Tate makes a beautiful diving reception but can't get inbounds in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Johnson Bademosi and Tahir Whitehead break up a reception by Washington's Ryan Grant in the third quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWashington's Preston Smith brings down Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Golden Tate can't make the reception but breaks up Washington's Will Blackmon from making an interception late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Golden Tate can't make the reception but breaks up Washington's Will Blackmon from making an interception, with Bashaud Breeland defending late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsTripped up and heading to the turf, Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a reception to running back Chris Thompson in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWashington quarterback Kirk Cousins goes into the end zone over Lions' Glover Quin for the short-lived go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWashington quarterback Kirk Cousins celebrates with wide receiver Vernon Davis after running in a go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. hangs onto a reception with Washington's Quinton Dunbar and Bashaud Breeland defending late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions Golden Tate brings down a high reception over Washington's Greg Toler in the end zone but lands out of bounds late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions Golden Tate brings down a high reception over Washington's Greg Toler in the end zone but lands out of bounds late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsJim Halley shows his American Pride, no doubt hoping to make the NFL great again.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Anquan Boldin makes the reception and takes the ball into the end zone for the game winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Anquan Boldin fights through Washington's Kendall Fuller, Will Blackmon and Quinton Dunbar for the game winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford and the offense celebrate on the field after wide receiver Anquan Boldin makes the game winning reception from Stafford in the end zone late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates on the field after throwing the game winning touchdown to wide receiver Anquan Boldin late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates on the field after throwing the winning touchdown to wide receiver Anquan Boldin late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOn Washington's final drive of the game, Lions' Devin Taylor and Glover Quin might have broken up their own interception but at least breaks up a reception by Washington late in the fourth quarter.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions' Tahir Whitehead (59) and Johnson Bademosi break up a pass intended for Washington wide receiver Ryan Grant (14) in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsWashington quarterback Kirk Cousins gets this pass off for a completion in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions' Glover Quin (27) about to knock Washington tight end Vernon Davis out of bounds at the one yard line after a catch in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions' Glover Quin (27) about to knock Washington tight end Vernon Davis out of bounds at the one yard line after a catch in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsWashington running back running back Robert Kelley (32) gets into the end zone in front of Lions' Tahir Whitehead (59) in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions wide receiver Golden Tate holds onto this reception but lands out of bounds over Washington's Greg Toler in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford, center, looks to pass late in the fourth quarter for the last Lions offensive play with a completion to Anquan Boldin.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions wide receiver Anquan Boldin launches the ball into the crowd after his touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. At right is Marvin Jones, Jr.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford reacts after the extra point for the touchdown late in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford reacts after the extra point for the touchdown in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions' Tahir Whitehead smothers Washington's Vernon Davis to end the game.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsLions defensive end Kerry Hyder jumps on the back of Tahir Whitehead in celebration at the end of the game.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsWashington tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates with quarterback Kirk Cousins after Cousins scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsWashington quarterback Kirk Cousins and Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford meet on the field after the 20-17 Detroit victory.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDetroit head coach Jim Caldwell fist pumps as the crowd cheers, walking off the field with injured tight end Eric Ebron after the game.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions quarterback Matthew Stafford heads off the field, acknowledging the crowd as it cheers after a 20-17 Detroit victory over Washington.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsFormer Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins makes his way onto the field as the quarterback for Washington before taking on the Lions at Ford Field.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions season ticket holders Michelle Koiranen and Mike Koiranen of Kingston, Canada take a selfie in front of Comerica Park before the game.Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions tight end Eric Ebron and general manager Bob Quinn chat on the field before the game.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsA young Lions fan shows his love for former wide receiver, now dancer on 'Dancing with the Stars', Calvin Johnson, who retired before the season.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions general manager Bob Quinn and president Rod Wood chat on the field before the game against Washington.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsFormer Lions teammates Herman Moore and Mike Utley talk on the field before Detroit takes on Washington.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichael Bates and his son, Maxwell Bates, 9, both of Northville, ride on the zip line before the game.Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions Anquan Boldin and Detroit make their way onto the field through a shower of lasers before the start of the game.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsLions owner Martha Firestone Ford chats with former Lion Mike Utley on the field before the field before the Lions take on Washington at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 23, 2016.Daniel Mears, Detroit News