John Clayton's First and 10
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 4:15 pm
2. Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions:
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This game is simple to figure out. If Roy Williams' ankle is healthy enough for him to play, the Lions have a good chance to win. Joey Harrington's success or failure is determined by what weapons he has available. The running game hasn't gotten going yet, and figures to be stalled against the Redskins. So, Harrington needs Williams. The Redskins defense is one of the best in the league because of their aggressive blitzing scheme. The Redskins have been getting great cornerback play from Fred Smoot and Shawn Springs, but if the Lions don't have a 100-yard receiver available, Harrington will be in trouble. The Redskins blitz right from the coin toss. Harrington needs a good running game to counter that blitz, but if he can survive without committing turnovers, the Redskins may have a hard time winning the game. Face it, the Redskins offense isn't generating much.
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