Redskins Destroy Lions, Both in Score and Highlights
Amongst the myriad of blowouts from this weekend’s NFL contests, the Redskins 34-3 bludgeoning of the Lions stands out for several reasons. First, it makes the Lions all-time record against the Redskins in D.C. 0-for-21. That’s right, the Lions have never won in the nation’s capital, despite the fact that they’ve been playing games there since Neville Chamberlain was Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Furthermore, a look at the highlights courtesy of NFL.com reveals some serious hitting going on, with the Lions on the receiving end of all the big blows. Coaches like to talk about winning in all facets of the game: offense, defense and special teams. A review of those highlights (complete with time markers - hey, we know you’re busy) provides concrete evidence that the Skins put the smackdown on the hapless Lions in all three areas:
Offense (0:52 mark): Redskins Fullback Mike Sellers (pictured above) introduces himself to Lions safety Kenoy Kennedy.
Defense (1:39 mark): Lions running back Kevin Jones runs into the brick wall that is Redskins saftey LaRon Landry.
Special Teams (2:07 mark): Best hit of them all! During a Redskins punt return, Lions special teamer Etric Pruitt finds out why Sean Taylor is the boom king.
(Note: Isn’t it awesome watching a highlight of a punt return, and they pause it to circle a defender who’s chasing after the returner without looking in front of him? You just know he’s about to disappear from said highlight in spectacular fashion. That always makes me happy…does that make me evil?)
Luckily for the Lions, they’re still 3-2 and only one game behind Green Bay for first place in the NFC North. This despite being outscored 90-24 in their two losses.
Even better, they won’t have to come back to D.C. for a few more years.
Photo: Nick Wass, AP
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