Detroit at Washington

Detroit had an easy win at home last week over the New York Jets, but this is their first road contest. Detroit has some defensive injuries and one of the main things to focus on in Thursday's game will be the defensive snaps given to some of the reserve linebackers who are fighting for a shot to make the roster. Star WR Calvin Johnson didn’t play last week and won't see much time tonight, if any. Lions defensive tackle Haloti Ngata is also out for this game. The Washington Redskins got a road win last week and now play their home opener. Washington has a terrific QB rotation for August with RG3, Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy. Cousins stood out against Cleveland's second stringers last week; now McCoy gets his chance as the second man in after Robert Griffin III. Washington's defense proved stingy against the run last week and looks much improved with depth, so all the cards favor the home team. Take Washington for the win and cover.