The Washington Redskins are gaining major respect across the NFL after their 19-16 win over the Detroit Lions last week.
Not really. But they did move up two spots to No. 29 in the latest edition of USA TODAY’s Power Rankings. With an impressive early kickoff return from undrafted rookie Steven Sims Jr., the Redskins were able to hold onto a lead throughout most of the game, and rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins late-game drive to set up a go-ahead field goal with 20 seconds left.
After the performance, Washington skyrocketed past the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets, cracking the Top 30 for the first time in weeks.
This week, in what turned out to be Washington’s first home win since Week 7 of last season, quarterback Dwayne Haskins was so excited about the improbable 19-16 win over the Lions, he missed the final play of the game because he was too busy celebrating with fans and taking selfies to find his helmet and get back in the game. Not a great look for a guy who completed 13 of 29 passes for 156 yards, no touchdowns and one interception and was missing open receivers all over the place, but the Redskins’ overcooked reactions to any manner of success show just how far the team has fallen.
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