Free Press sports writer Rainer Sabin highlights the best and worst performances from the Detroit Lions’ 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders.

Watch all of the highlights from the Detroit Lions' 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff finds wide receiver Jameson Williams over the middle for a 41-yard catch and run into Washington Commanders territory.

Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and several players on the Vikings called out Kalif Raymond this week for a block they considered dangerous and cheap. Fellow Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson called the block on his teammate "absolute bulls---" and a "cheap shot."

Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes in his third career start and the Lions struggled to sustain offensive possessions for the third straight game as the Vikings upset the Lions, 27-24, at Ford Field.

Perhaps the most frustrating part about the public backlash to Raymond’s actions was that he tried to make it right on the field. After hearing Van Ginkel complain about the play on the field, Raymond sought out the Vikings defender after the game to explain himself.

Arnold was spotted walking into the locker room before the first half ended. He has been ruled out with a concussion.

The Vikings’ defense overwhelmed Detroit, exposing major protection flaws as the Lions’ high-powered offense sputtered after the bye week.

Six Free Press sports writers make their picks for the Detroit Lions game on Nov. 9 against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium.