In retrospect the Redskins win over Denver is explainable-- the Broncos were coming off of a short week by playing on Monday Night Football... they were playing at 11am Denver time... the Skins gave them no reason to think they would play well... but Washington's 27-17 victory keeps the angry masses at bay-- and it was the team's best 60 minute effort of the season.
Impact player? You Betts-- with Clinton Portis on the sidelines, Ladell Betts ran for 114 yards and a touchdown. When Portis eventually returns to the field, here's for the Skins using the duo more as a tandem...with Ladell getting a few more carries.
Quarterback? Simms owes a lot more... the game turned on a dime when Broncos starter Kyle Orton went down to injury just before halftime--he had thrown for 193 first half yards and touchdowns of 40 and 75 yards, while Chris Simms went 3-13 with an interception. Let's hope he's saved his pay wisely over the years.
What's a Haynesworth?-- the 100 million dollar man notched a tackle and an assist... bringing his total to 21 with 6 assists- plus three sacks and a fumble recovery. Stealing the DLine spotlight? Rookie Brian Orakpo... the hybrid pass-rusher tallied a sack and a half to bring his rookie-best total to seven.
Tracking the Triumvirate-- the firm of Davis, Kelly & Thomas broke out with 7 catches for 105 yards... bringing the total to 39 catches for the season...for 402 yards and two touchdowns. Season projection: 69 receptions, 714 yards and 4 touchdowns...with Fred Davis already at 21 catches (the trio combined for 21 last year).
Two more props: only two penalties? only three sacks allowed? At 3-6 one wonders if perhaps the season was called too soon.
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