DETROIT — The Lions are in the win column this preseason, taking down the Washington Commanders at home on Saturday, 17-13.But more importantly, coach Dan Campbell has another game of tape to evaluate. That’s important, with cutdown day next Sunday.“A number of these guys, I thought, showed up, man. Played at a high level,” Campbell said. “I can’t wait to watch the tape. And then there were some that, you know, we’ll see that weren’t as good. But ultimately, it’s good to win the game.”Let’s discuss some of the risers and fallers from Saturday’s preseason game.Top Plays from Commanders @ LionsRisersEdge Derrick MooreAfter an excellent week of practice, all eyes were on second-round pick Derrick Moore — making his preseason debut in front of his new home crowd.The Lions traded up to acquire Moore in April’s draft, and it was met with mixed results at the time. But the more days he has like Saturday, the more folks will forget the fourth-rounder they gave up to get him. Per TruMedia, Moore was credited with two pressures, a sack and a forced fumble. Moore got upfield in a hurry on his sack, but over-rushed a bit. However, thanks to a powerful bull rush from Skyler Gill-Howard (while taking on two blockers), the play was funneled back to Moore, who knocked the ball free while taking down Commanders QB Sam Hartman to end the first half.“Really, this last week is what he’s gotten in pads because he had that injury, that groin injury, but that was good to see,” Campbell said of Moore. “Now, I gotta watch the tape, and I just know with him … the more reps he gets, the better he’s going to get. So that was good to see him make plays.”He looks like he’s gonna fit right in.DT Skyler Gill-HowardYou could make the case that Gill-Howard was the Lions’ best player on the field Saturday. He was an absolute menace. He did the dirty work, like blowing up a double team to force the QB to evade the pocket right into Moore’s arms on his sack. He recorded constant pressure up the interior, shooting the gap with ease. Gill-Howard was in the backfield right after the defense allowed a 55-yard completion, blowing up a run play for a three-yard tackle for loss. And he did the dirty work on Moore’s sack.Interestingly enough, though, Gill-Howard wasn’t happy with his overall performance. He liked how he rushed, but thinks he can be better against the run, and knows that’ll be the key to seeing the field on early downs.“I have to show that I can play the run, too,” Gill-Howard said in the locker room. “Obviously, I can move around guys, but in that run (game) where it gets gritty, I have to be better. Today wasn’t the best in the run game — I didn’t allow too much — but no, it’s just amazing being in there on those early downs, just to show I can play the run. I did a decent job against Cincinnati, but today I kind of took a step back.”If that’s true, expect it to be addressed in the film review. That said, the Lions don’t need Gill-Howard to be a finished product in Year 1. They prioritized interior rush this offseason, looking to boost their defensive line, and they might’ve found help in Gill-Howard — a sixth-round pick out of Texas Tech. He’s looking like a roster lock and an intriguing sub-package player on passing downs this season. He showed why on Saturday.TE Jackson MeeksMeeks, a 2025 UDFA out of Syracuse, made our list of players to watch heading into Saturday’s contest. He has an excellent opportunity, though it comes at the expense of a teammate. Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury, and Campbell was noncommittal about his Week 1 status. Brock Wright and Tyler Conklin could be enough to hold down the fort, but could the Lions consider rolling into the season with four tight ends rather than three?Jackson Meeks finds room to run after a reception Saturday against the Commanders. (Rey Del Rio / Associated Press)If so, the opportunity is there for Meeks, and he made the most of it on Saturday. Meeks led the Lions in receptions (four) and yards (33). He got in on the action with an 11-yard reception in the second quarter, and followed that up with a 10-yard gain two plays later. On a fourth-and-3 late in the game, Meeks worked back to QB Luke Altmyer on a scramble, made himself available and hauled in a six-yard completion to keep the chains moving. It led to a Jake Bates field goal. On the ensuing kickoff, Meeks made arguably his best play of the day — a forced fumble on special teams, recovered by the Lions.“Honestly, it’s just a blessing,” Meeks said. “It’s a blessing to be able to go out there and make plays, make plays on critical downs and just try to keep gaining trust with my coaches, with my teammates, with the fans, whoever. Just keep gaining trust.”FallersOT Larry BoromCampbell played four of the Lions’ five projected offensive line starters in this game to give them live reps together. We saw Blake Miller at right tackle, Tate Ratledge at right guard, Juice Scruggs at center and Christian Mahogany at left guard. At left tackle was Larry Borom. He’s seen better days.Borom allowed immediate interior pressure on the second play of the game. It forced Josh Dobbs to look to escape the pocket. When Dobbs tried to scramble to his left, former Lions cornerback Amik Robertson was waiting for him, sent on a blitz. The hit-stick tackle popped the ball loose for a strip-sack fumble, recovered in the end zone by Washington edge Joshua Joseph for a touchdown. Borom’s day was done after just one quarter.Because we didn’t see much of Borom, and Penei Sewell will resume left tackle responsibilities when the regular season arrives, this is what we have to evaluate. Borom’s had some ups and downs in training camp. He was solid in the preseason opener versus the Bengals, took a step back in Saturday’s contest, but has a chance to finish strong in the finale. The Lions still view him as their top reserve tackle, and Borom should take over jumbo tight end reps from the now-retired Dan Skipper.G Michael Niese and WR Cedrick Wilson Jr.An unfortunate placement for these two, after exiting Saturday’s preseason game with injuries. Wilson caught a difficult pass on a crosser over the middle for a 17-yard gain, but landed hard on his left knee. He did not put much pressure on it as he worked his way back to the sideline, and was later looked at in the blue tent. His day was done, and the early prognosis doesn’t sound great.“I’m worried,” Campbell said. “I’m worried on that one. I love Wilson, man. He’s a smart, crafty football player who gets it. Can play all the spots at receiver, special teams, and, we don’t know. We’re getting that knee looked at. We don’t know, but I’ll leave it at that.”Niese was carted off late in the third quarter, after getting looked at on the Lions’ bench for several minutes. It’s unclear what his injury is, but he was spotted on crutches in the locker room after the game.Quick hitters• Nearly identical stats for Detroit’s QBs, minus the turnovers. Dobbs was 7-of-12 for 74 yards, an interception and a fumble recovered in the end zone, though he added a 50-yard TD run on a read option. Altmyer was 9-of-13 for 86 yards, no touchdowns and no turnovers. He was sacked four times for a loss of 38 yards. Not sure either QB moved the needle much, but Dobbs’ rushing ability, experience and history with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing give him a leg up on Altmyer.• DJ Wonnum sacked Commanders QB Jayden Daniels in the first quarter, and his head coach liked what he saw. Good to see the veteran make a play in one of his lone series.• Nick Whiteside allowed a 55-yard completion to WR Nick Nash. Not his best day.• Tay Martin and Tyler Conklin had excellent blocks on Dobbs’ touchdown run. He doesn’t score without their contributions.• Eric O’Neill continues to flash. No sack for him today, but he got into the backfield for a QB hit on a fourth-and-2 play to get the defense off the field and help secure the win.• Seth McLaughlin had some ups and downs. He allowed a sack in the second quarter, in which he was tossed to the side with ease. That’s where his lack of size is an issue. But he also hung in long enough to create a lane for Trayveon Williams’ rushing touchdown. Would still give the edge to Scruggs in the center battle.