Redskins vs. Lions: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictions
Sep 15, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) scrambles with the fooball during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
The Washington Redskins look to avoid a 0-3 start against the 1-1 Detroit Lions. The Redskins are 22-4 against the Lions and are undefeated at home against the team.
Here is a full breakdown of Sunday’s game.
Where: FedEx Field
When: September 22, 2013, 1:00 PM ET
Watch: Fox
Live Stream: NFL Mobile with Verizon
Redskins Player to Watch: Bacarri Rambo
Sep 9, 2013; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) dives across the goal line to score a touchdown as Washington Redskins safety Bacarri Rambo (24) defends during the first half against the xxx at FedEX Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
After getting torched by Aaron Rodgers and company last weekend, Bacarri Rambo will strive to have a better game against the Lions.
That may be difficult against Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson, but with Reggie Bush out, Rambo won’t have to worry about a receiving threat out of the backfield.
Lions Player to Watch: Matthew Stafford
Sep 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws during the second half against the Detroit Lions at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Rodgers put up 480 yards against Washington’s secondary last week and Stafford looks to do the same thing. This will be more difficult with Reggie Bush out, but Calvin Johnson can torch the defense and put up big numbers.
I like Stafford as a starter in 10+ team fantasy leagues this week, especially against a porous secondary.
Matchup to Watch: DeAngelo Hall vs. Calvin Johnson
Sep 8, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
DeAngelo Hall has struggled in the first two games against DeSean Jackson and Jordy Nelson, respectively. He will be expected to turn it around this week, but that’s hard to ask out of anyone who’s covering Calvin Johnson.
Expect Johnson to have a big game, but the Redskins and DeAngelo Hall can focus more on Johnson with Reggie Bush out.
Prediction
The Redskins haven’t lost to Detroit at home in the team’s history. I expect that streak to continue, with Washington finally getting a win this year, avoiding a 0-3 start. Redskins 24, Lions 21