Here are some key matchups to watch in Sunday afternoon’s game:

Washington CB Josh Norman vs. Detroit WR Marvin Jones

Washington’s prized free agent signing has been as good as advertised, and on Sunday he draws another tough matchup in Jones, who has 29 catches for 529 yards and four touchdowns. After four seasons in Cincinnati, Jones signed a five-year $40 million contract with Detroit; through six games, he ranks seventh in the NFL with 88.2 receiving yards per game and ranks sixth with 18.2 yards per catch. The 6-foot-2, 198-pound Jones holds the size advantage over Norman, but look for Washington’s shutdown corner to try to play a physical game and disrupt Jones’s timing off the line in an attempt to neutralize him. Meanwhile, fellow wide receivers Golden Tate and Anquan Boldin will also command plenty of attention from Washington’s defense — especially defensive backs Bashaud Breeland and Kendall Fuller.

Washington RB Matt Jones vs. Detroit LB Tahir Whitehead

Jones enters this game coming off of an impressive outing (135 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries), and he ranks ninth in the NFL in rushing with 433 yards. Jones’s 24 rushing first downs are tied for seventh most in the league. Along with his imposing offensive line, Jones should have an opportunity for a big day facing a Detroit team that allows 108.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 21st in the NFL in this category. Whitehead leads the unit with 55 tackles, fifth-most in the NFL.

Washington QB Kirk Cousins vs. Detroit QB Matthew Stafford

With each leading offenses that possess a plethora of weapons, Cousins and Stafford could wind up engaging in a shootout this week. Cousins ranks sixth in the league with 1,695 passing yards; Stafford is eighth with 1,648. Stafford owns the third-best passer rating (106.0), but Cousins ranks 18th (89.7). Stafford has 14 touchdown passes, and Cousins nine. The Redskins’ offense is tied for fifth in the league in total offense (2,323 yards) and 15th in points per game (23.7). Meanwhile, the Lions rank 15th in total offense (2,096 yards) and 12th in points per game (25).

Washington OLBs Ryan Kerrigan and Trent Murphy vs. Detroit RT Riley Reiff

Kerrigan is coming off of a monster game against the Eagles in which he rang up two sacks and four tackles, while Murphy picked up his fifth sack of the season. The two aim to remain hot and bring the pressure on Stafford, who has been sacked 15 times in six games (tied for sixth-most in the NFL). They’ll take turns going against Reiff, the 23rd overall pick of the 2012 draft, who has quick feet and strong hands and should pose more of a challenge than did Eagles rookie Halapoulivaati Vaitai.

Washington LT Trent Williams vs. Detroit DE Ezekiel Ansah

Pro Bowl players square off as Williams (a four-time selection) faces Ansah, who reached his first Pro Bowl last season after recording 14.5 sacks last season. Ansah missed the last game with an ankle injury, but returned to practice on Wednesday and remains in search of his first sack of the year. Williams, meanwhile, has dominated opponents and looks to keep Cousins clean once again. Washington’s line has surrendered just eight sacks this season — tied for second fewest in the NFL.

Washington RG Brandon Scherff vs. Detroit DT Haloti Ngata

The second-year pro did an impressive job against Philadelphia’s Fletcher Cox last week, and now he readies for another tough matchup, facing the former Baltimore Raven, Ngata, who is a load. Washington needs to maintain the balance that has paved the way for success, and Scherff’s ability to neutralize Ngata will go a long way toward ensuring this. The Redskins enter this game averaging 4.8 yards per carry (fourth-most in the NFL). Meanwhile, the Lions have struggled, surrendering 4.7 yards per attempt (27th in the NFL).