Sep 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) hurdles over Arizona Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby (56) and teammate running back Mikel Leshoure (25) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Hilderbrand-USA TODAY Sports
The Detroit Lions are looking to pick up their 2nd win of the season and hoping to keep the Washington Redskins winless. This is a big game for the Redskins to take. Teams don’t want to start out the season at 0-3. That would be a tough hole to dig out of.
Where: FedEx Field, Landover, MD
When: 1:00 PM ET, September 22, 2013
Watch: FOX, Dick Stockton, Ronde Barber
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket, Game Rewind
Lions Player to Watch: Calvin Johnson
Sep 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) catches a 3 yard touchdown as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) defends during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Reggie Bush may not participate in the game this weekend, so the Lions will have to trust in Calvin Johnson even more during the game. Just toss it up to him and he will bring it down.
Redskins Player to Watch: Robert Griffin III
Sep 15, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Robert Griffin has to get his team off to a quicker start this time around. The team has had a big hole to dig out of the last couple of games and they cannot afford to play from behind again this week.
Matchup to Watch: Redskins Tackling vs Lions Offense
Sep 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) hurdles over Arizona Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby (56) and teammate running back Mikel Leshoure (25) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Hilderbrand-USA TODAY Sports
The Redskins have struggled on defense in their first two games and there has been a lot of concern about the team’s tackling. If Reggie Bush plays in the game, they better be ready to bring him down.
Prediction
Aug 19, 2013; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59) and Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) line up against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Redksins are due. They are about ready to pick up that first win of the year. They will pick it up against the Detroit Lions this week.
Redksins 35, Lions 28