Lions start fast, then hold off Commanders, 36-27

Detroit — Despite limping into the contest, the Detroit Lions played a near-perfect first half on Sunday at Ford Field, jumping out to a three-touchdown lead in the team's Week 2 matchup with the Washington Commanders.

But things are never easy for the Lions, as the team had to fend off a furious second-half rally by the Commanders, only securing the 36-27 because of a missed extra point in the closing minutes.

It took the Lions' offense a minute to find its footing, quickly coughing up the opening possession after a pair of blunders by the team's makeshift offensive line, which was without three starters. But a relentless defense provided ample opportunity to get things right throughout the…