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Commanders Beat Lions: Shocking the Top Seed in Divisional Round

June 22, 2025January 19, 2025 by Mark Solway

The Washington Commanders shocked the NFL on January 18, 2025, defeating the Detroit Lions 45–31 in the NFC Divisional Round. This win advanced Washington to their first NFC Championship Game since 1991. The phrase Commanders Beat Lions is now etched in playoff lore. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels dazzled fans with 299 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, … Read more

Flashback Friday: This Day in 2007

May 3, 2025October 7, 2016 by Mark Solway

On this day, October 7th in 2007, the Washington Redskins crushed the Detroit Lions 34-3. Jason Campbell was a near perfect 23 of 29 for 248 yards. He threw two touchdown passes for a stellar quarterback rating of 128.3. Antwaan Randle El led all Redskin receivers with 100 yards on 7 receptions. Not only did … Read more

Redskins 2013 Opponents

January 12, 2013January 2, 2013 by Mark Solway

While the Redskins schedule won’t be officially released until probably April, the close of the 2012 season did allow for Washington’s 2013 opponents to be selected. The Redskins will be facing the NFC North and the AFC West next year. Here is a breakdown of the home and away games:

Week 2 Thoughts and Observations

September 16, 2012 by Jake Russell

After an amazing and outright shocking performance in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome last Sunday, Redskins fans aren’t quite sure how to react heading into their Week 2 matchup against the St. Louis Rams.

Recapping Day 3 of Redskins Free Agency

July 29, 2011July 29, 2011 by Jake Russell

The Redskins made their biggest move of the day early Thursday morning by shipping disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2013 5th round draft pick. This ends a dark chapter because Haynesworth is widely viewed as arguably the biggest free agent bust in franchise history, which should say something. Ironically, Haynesworth heads to another team with a 3-4 defense and a coach regarded as even stricter than Mike Shanahan in Bill Belichick.

Leftovers – Week 11

June 2, 2025November 20, 2010 by Jake Russell

This week, Andre Carter talks about Albert Haynesworth’s “lay-down” play, McNabb’s new contract and leadership skills, plus much more!

To read this week’s edition of THN Weekly, click here: THN Weekly with Andre Carter – Week 11

Leftovers – Week 10

June 2, 2025November 11, 2010 by Jake Russell

In this week’s edition of Leftovers, Andre Carter clears the air about his role on the team, how frustrating the Lions loss was, what kind of impact Brandon Banks’ injury could have if he doesn’t play against the Eagles, and what he thought of Coach Shanahan’s reasons behind benching Donovan McNabb.

Keep in mind the Brandon Banks questions were asked before Coach Shanahan said that there’s a chance he may play Monday night against the Eagles.

To read this week’s edition of THN Weekly, click here: THN Weekly with Andre Carter – Week 10

So, this chunk of blue stuff hits me on the head…

December 29, 2016December 28, 2009 by Mike Keys

Posted from Curmudgeon Corner, Maine.

Ouch… you call that a “get right game?”

Can it possibly be as bad as it seems? 3 weeks ago, I was ok… they didn’t look great against the Giants, but, what the heck… I didn’t actually expect them to win at Rutherford, now did I? Last week… a win that was as close to a failure as a win can possibly be. The Ram’s “ineptitude” was exceeded only by that of the Lions, yet we were but an interception away from being down 10-9 at the end of the game. Real questions began to arise about Zorn’s competence as a play caller. I’m left anxious about the next game with the Lions, especially in light of the fast start the Lions had against the Vikes.

Today… disaster. I have seen Chicken Little… and he looks an awful lot like someone I know.

Of Gun Slingers and Mojo Lost

December 29, 2016December 26, 2009 by Mike Keys

Shudder…

I have this recurring nightmare.

Ford Stadium is rocking. Redskins ball, third down, 9 yards to go. The thunderous voices of all 6542 Lions fans in the house are drowning out Jason Campbell’s efforts to audible out of the option pass called by coach. Sonny is in the booth screaming “It won’t work!” Sam Huff chuckles “He’ll bench you, Sonny”.

The ball is snapped anyway… ughhhhhhh…

Medium; Not Well Done

September 29, 2009 by Bobby Johnson

Okay, I get it, I get it. Sure those Lions weren’t the 0-16 Lions of last year.

Sure those Lions were only 0-2 this year.

Yes those Lions had 16 new starters, and a new head coach, but is that the best excuse we can come up with for why we lost?

“Well, they were a good team; better than people give them credit for.” That’s our response?

How are we ever supposed to beat “good teams” if we console ourselves after a loss…if we justify a loss by saying “oh, well, they were a good team.”