Washington Plays (with) the Lions

It was the first game this season the Lions have scored in the first quarter.  They scored 10 points early and held an early lead, then the offense played the next two quarters like they have the first two quarters of previous games.  Of course the Redskins consistently put together drives and took a two touchdown lead in the fourth quarter.  

Although the Lions made it interesting late, there is little question they were thoroughly outplayed.  By seeing the game in person (it was blacked out locally for the first time since Ford Field opened) it was obvious which team was better.  One observation:  the Washington receivers have speed that only one Lion receiver has--that makes it difficult on the Lions defense and difficult on the Lions offense.  In addition Washington had an effective running game (Clinton Portis) whereas the Lions did not.  The game statistics will show which team dominated this game.

Weather was beautiful--very cool and cloudy in the morning and sunny and cool after the game.    

On a side note, I've been following former Lions coaches.  Jim Zorn has Washington 6-2, in Buffalo Dick Jauron has them 5-2 and reportedly is getting a 3-year extension.  And former Lions quarterbacks, though not players who will take you to the top, are still doing pretty well--Jeff Garcia at Tampa Bay is 5-3 and Gus Frerotte with the Vikings, though 3-4, has three more wins than the Lions.  So it's not just the first-to-be-blamed coaches and quarterbacks.