What happened: Derrick Moore set the edge and stayed disciplined against misdirection, while Skyler Gill-Howard created interior pressure. Detroit beat Washington 17-13 to improve to 1-1 in the preseason.
Why it matters: Dan Campbell made stopping the run one of his three benchmarks for Detroit's preseason. The rookies' early-down work strengthens a defensive-line rotation that also added DJ Wonnum.
By the numbers: Washington gained 35 yards on 17 carries, an average of 2.1 yards per attempt. Moore recorded a sack and quarterback hit; Gill-Howard added a tackle for loss and quarterback hit.
What to watch: Detroit's remaining preseason work will test whether both rookies can earn larger roles in the 2026 defensive rotation.