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Monday, September 23, 2013

Redskins vs Lions Notes:Offense

The Redskins are in big trouble at this point. They are now 0-3 and will have a tough time making the playoffs. I realize it is only 3 games out of 16 but the schedule is not an easy one. The first two losses were tough because of how awful the team looked as a whole but this one might have been harder because the Redskins lost this game more than the Lions won it. 
1. RGIII did look better. He made a lot of good throws including a completion to Garçon on the left sideline in the 2nd half. Griffin doesn't look as explosive as last year but did run the ball a few times and made some good plays out of the pocket. The offense as a whole was much more impressive and was able to move the ball for a lot of the game. I also really liked two pre snap reads that Griffin made on two third downs. However, his two turnovers were killers. His interception was just an awful decision and he should have thrown it away or even taken the sack at that point. The receiver was covered and he basically chucked it blindly down the sideline. The fumble was also a poor decision by Griffin. He needs to learn to slide and can't dive head and then let the ball come out like that. The real problem with both turnovers is that the Redskins were moving the ball well at the time. On the interception the Redskins had just entered the red zone and the fumble occurred right outside of it. Both drives would have likely ended in at least 3 points. He also missed a few plays on third downs including throwing a ball behind Hankerson (who still should have caught it) and not seeing a wide open Jordan Reed who would have had the 1st down. 

2. Aldrick Robinson has become a liability. He is fast but that is about it. He can't block and failed to catch a touchdown pass that would have given the Redskins their first lead off of an offensive score this season. The ball was a bomb and while Robinson had to slow down to grab it he still should have held on. 

3. Alfred Morris ran well in the first half but the Lions really focused in on him in after that. He is a great running back and any doubts people had about his long term success should be erased by now. His touchdown run was fantastic. Garçon is the other star on this offense. He continues to get open and make plays like a catch on third down where he had to break 2 tackled to get the first down. With the emergence of Jordan Reed this offense actually has a ton of talent. Hankerson has continued to improve and has looked good at times as well. 

4. Not all the offenses failures are on Griffin. In fact a lot of them aren't. The offensive line was pretty awful at times against the lions. Will Montgomery got blown up by Suh which led to a big sack and Trent Williams didn't have his best game especially with run blocking. One play that stood out was when he was completely manhandled by Ziggy Ansah. 

5. The Redskins 2nd series of the game was a three and out because a running play where the entire offensive line tripped over one another causing the Lions to stop Morris quickly. The next play was a screen that was covered by the Lions and RGIII was forced to throw it away while avoiding a sack. Then another screen was called on 3rd down to Moss who did his best but was well short of the 1st. Play calling was questionable there.

6. Really confused why Helu doesn't get more of a chance to play. He made a fantastic play toward the end of the game juking defenders and getting out of bounds. Morris is a monster but I would think giving Helu more opportunities would help open holes for Morris later. Also would just be a nice change of pace. 

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