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Antwaan Randle El is likely out Sunday for the Washington Redskins

Blogged under Bloglockers, Front Page, Redskins Headlines, Injury Reports, General Redskins Talk by dawgpounded on Thursday 11 October 2007 at 9:46 pm

The Redskins will likely be without their top receiver of this season and the starting punt returner in Antwaan Randle El who has a hamstring problem.  Randle El is having his best season as a receiver as he has caught 18 passes for 338 yards (18.8 avg) and he also has returned 12 punts for 78 yards (6.5 avg).  James Thrash will replace Randle El on punt returns and he’s done a good job so far returning 2 punts for 71 yards (35.5 avg) so far this season.  Keenan McCardell will likely start opposite Santana Moss who’s ready to return from injury.  McCardell has caught 2 passes for 39 yards (19.5 avg) so far this season for the Redskins.

Washington Redskins 34, Detroit Lions 3

Blogged under Game Recaps, Bloglockers, Front Page, General Redskins Talk by dawgpounded on Monday 8 October 2007 at 2:41 pm

The Redskins dominated the Lions in every phase of the football game yesterday!  The Redskins set the tone on offense as Jason Campbell was outstanding throwing the football as he completed 23 of 29 passes for 248 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 interceptions.  The Redskins also moved the ball well on the ground.  Clinton Portis did solid work as he carried the football 18 times for 72 yards (4.0 ypc) and he also caught 2 passes for 19 yards (9.5 avg).  Fullback Mike Sellers was the secret weapon yesterday for the Redskins as he carried the ball 5 times for 24 yards (4.8 ypc) and a TD.  He also caught 3 passes for 36 yards (12.0 avg) and scored another TD.  Antwaan Randle El was the leading receiver for the Skins as he caught 7 passes for 100 yards (14.3 avg).  TE Chris Cooley also had a good game with 4 receptions for 26 yards (6.5 avg) and a TD.  The Redskins finished up 118 rushing on 35 carries (3.4 ypc) and they completed 23 of 29 passes for 248 yards.

The Redskins were led on defense by DE Andre Carter who had 8 tackles and 2 sacks one of which resulted in a safety.  Carlos Rogers had another big game as he made 6 tackles and returned an interception 61 yards for a TD in the 4th quarter.  The Redskins held the Lions to 68 yards rushing on 20 carries (3.4 ypc) and 76 yards passing on 16 of 29 completions. 

The Redskins also benefitted from two stellar punt returns from James Thrash (2 for 71 yards) that helped set up the offense on short fields.

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The Washington Redskins have two playmakers in the return game

Blogged under Bloglockers, Front Page, General Redskins Talk by dawgpounded on Saturday 6 October 2007 at 8:26 am

Antwaan Randle El and Rock Cartwright give the Redskins an advantage against most teams.  Randle El has returned 10 punts for 76 yards (7.6 avg) but a big game changing return will happen soon for the Redskins.  Reserve running back Rock Cartwright is a power return man as he has returned 13 kickoffs for 320 yards (26.7 avg).  He is always going forward like the running back that he is.

Washington Redskins vs. Detroit Lions

Blogged under Bloglockers, Front Page, This Week's Matchup Report, General Redskins Talk by dawgpounded on Friday 5 October 2007 at 6:29 pm

This is a game between two teams that have exceeded expectations so far this season.  The Lions are a surprising 3-1 on the season and the Redskins are a solid 2-1.  They have gotten where they are in different ways as the Lions have done it with offense and the Redskins have been running the football and playing defense. 

The Lions will come out throwing in this football game just like they always do.  The Redskins would be smart to blitz a lot against the Lions as Lions QBs have been sacked 21 times already this season.  Still, that won’t stop the Lions from putting the ball up as they attempt 40.5 passes per week and they average 312.8 yards passing per game.  The Redskins corners will be tested as the Lions will often come out in a 4-wide formation with Roy Williams (26 rec, 388 yards, 3TDs), Shaun McDonald (21 rec, 268 yards, 3 TDs), Mike Furrey (20 rec, 246 yards) and rookie Calvin Johnson (10 rec, 189 yards, 2 TDs).  The Lions won’t likely run much against the Redskins who allow 92.0 yards rushing per game and 3.9 yards per carry.

The Redskins want to run the football to control the clock against the Lions and they should have success.  The Lions allow 114.3 yards rushing per game and 4.1 yards per carry so Clinton Portis (227 yards rushing, 4.7 ypc) could have a huge game.  The Redskins will also likely get LaDell Betts some carries as they try to pound the Lions defense into submission.  QB Jason Campbell has been so-so this season but he should have success throwing the football to Antwaan Randle El and TE Chris Cooley against a Lions defense that has allowed 267.5 yards passing per game this season.

PREDICTION:  I think the Redskins will win this football game as they will run the ball all over the Lions defense and keep the ball away from Jon Kitna and the Lions offense.

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The Washington Redskins sign WR Keenan McCardell

Blogged under Free Agent Additions, Bloglockers, Front Page, General Redskins Talk by dawgpounded on Tuesday 2 October 2007 at 4:08 pm

The Washington Redskins have signed veteran WR Keenan McCardell.  McCardell played in 14 games last season for the Chargers and he caught 36 passes for 437 yards (12.1 avg) without a TD.  But, for his career McCardell has been outstanding as he has played in 200 games and caught 861 passes for 11,117 yards (12.9 avg) with 62 TD grabs.  The Redskins probably signed McCardell and Reche Caldwell earlier to guard against Santana Moss’ groin injury which could cause him to miss some time.  Moss has caught 12 passes for 199 yards (16.6 avg) with 0 TDs so far this season.

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