The 2022 NFL season is finally here and the Week 2 schedule is chock full of exciting showdowns. One of the most anticipated matchups of the week is a tilt between the'Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions.
The Commanders were successful in their first gam e of the season, defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-22, in Week 1. While it was an all-around team effort, quarterback Carson Wentz led the way in his debut, completing 27 passes for 313 yards and four touchdowns with a pair of interceptions.
The Lions weren't as fortunate, losing in a 38-35 shootout to the Philadelphia Eagles. Still, Detroit running back D'Andre Swift impressed with 175 total yards from scrimmage and a TD, while wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown hauled in eight catches for 64 yards and a
Here's what projection models and experts across the industry have to say about the Commanders vs Lions Week 2 matchup.
Commanders vs Lions Pr ojections
ESPN FPI:'Commanders (55.9%)
numberFire:'Lions (51.1%)
FiveThirtyEight:'Commanders (56%)
Betting Favorite:'Lions (-1.5)
Projected Winner:'Commanders (2), Lions (2)
Commanders vs Lions Expert Picks
ESPN Experts:'Lions (6), Commanders (4)
Sports Illustrated Experts:'Lions (4), Commanders (1)
CBS Sports Experts:'Lions (4), Commanders (3)
Expert Totals:'Lions (14), Commanders (8)
While the projections show that this game could go either way, experts have a clear-cut favorite. A total of 63.6% of experts are favoring a Lions victory in Week 2.
On the other hand, it's important to point out that is giving the Commanders a 56% chance of winning.
Nevertheless, while the Lions are the overall favorites here and likely to win, fans should expect a close-fo ught game.