Detroit Lions Week Seven Preview vs. Washington

By Colton Wesley | Oct 22, 2016

Oct 16, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) celebrates with strong safety Miles Killebrew (35) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. Lions won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

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Fantasy Football Player To Watch: Anquan Boldin

Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Anquan Boldin (80) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles free safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the first quarter of a game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Anquan Boldin (80) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles free safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the first quarter of a game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

Last week’s prediction for Golden Tate proved fairly accurate, so let’s stay with the receiving corps this week. With Tate and Marvin Jones likely to be matched up with established corners Josh Norman and Brashaud Breeland, Boldin will likely face off with rookie Kendall Fuller. Boldin is a savvy veteran who plays bigger than his 6’1″, 220 frame and should have the upper hand in that matchup, especially with Washington missing their two starters at safety.

Boldin is tied for first among Lions in receptions (29) and catches over 78% of his targets. His production has gone up since he started taking more of Ebron’s slot reps and with Ebron out this week, we can expect that to continue.

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Series History

Washington leads the series 28-10 since the Lions moved to Detroit in 1934. Detroit has won the last three meetings between the two, including a 27-20 win in their last meeting. The two teams have met three times in the playoffs, Washington winning all three of those meetings.

Betting Line

The Lions are currently one-point favorites and the over/under is set at 50. ESPN currently gives the Lions a 53.6% chance to win.

Weather

Ticketholders might want a jacket for the walk to the dome on Sunday. Skies will be cloudy with a high of 64 degrees.

Broadcast Information

The game will be broadcast on FOX at 1:00 across Michigan, as well as in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. Justin Kutcher, Charles Davis and former Lion Chris Spielman will be on the call for the second consecutive week. Here’s the broadcast map.

The Lions Radio Network will carry the game over the air throughout the state with Dan Miller and Jim Brandstatter on the call. The game will also available out-of-market on NFL GamePass out-of-market.

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Elsewhere In The NFC North:

The Green Bay Packers (4-2) defeated the Chicago Bears (1-6) 26-10 on Thursday night. The Minnesota Vikings (5-0) will visit the Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) at 1:00 on Sunday.

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