Lions Make QB Decision for Preseason Game Against Commanders

Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions will face off against the Washington Commanders in a preseason matchup on Saturday afternoon.

Key points

• Altmyer began and played concerning 2/3 of the offensive snaps in the Lions' preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
• When speaking to reporters on Thursday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell was asked regarding the team's plan for this game at the quarterback position.
• Campbell remarked veteran backup Joshua Dobbs will secure the start for the Lions on Saturday.
• Jared Goff will not take the field for any action against the Commanders.
• Lions plan to start Josh Dobbs at QB Saturday vs.

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Campbell remarked veteran backup Joshua Dobbs will secure the start for the Lions on Saturday. Nevertheless, undrafted rookie signal caller Luke Altmyer will receive equal reps as the next QB off the bench.

"Lions plan to start Josh Dobbs at QB Saturday vs. Washington in second preseason game. Dobbs and Luke Altmyer will obtain equal reps. Jared Goff won't play, " team insider Tim Twentyman documented on Thursday.

Altmyer began and played concerning 2/3 of the offensive snaps in the Lions' preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. The former Ole Miss/Illinois quarterback completed 13 of his 22 pass attempts for 130 yards, one touchdowns and two interceptions in the 16-14 loss. Dobbs completed four of his eight pass attempts for 32 yards. Saturday's game will kickoff at noon ET.

For now, lions Make QB Decision for Preseason Game Against Commanders remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.