Can the redskins beat the lions without portis and moss

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Or it could be like the Lions, 49ers, Vikings games of 2004; the 49ers, Rams, and Cardinals games of 2005; the Texans game of 2006, the Dolphins game of 2007 (as some examples).

Games we should have won...and did

Hmm, we won the Dolphins game in 07.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Hmm, we won the Dolphins game in 07.

Right, that was his point

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Right, that was his point

I missed the part we did as we did win.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Took the liberty to get on a Lions forum to see what they are saying about the game. The biggest thing they are talking about is how the Skins have owned the Lions for years, and breaking the losing streak. The things they seem the most concerned about is our defense, Clinton Portis, and JC's poise in the pocket.

[Dlyne8r]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Took the liberty to get on a Lions forum to see what they are saying about the game. The biggest thing they are talking about is how the Skins have owned the Lions for years, and breaking the losing streak. The things they seem the most concerned about is our defense, Clinton Portis, and JC's poise in the pocket.

Yep, allegedly we have beaten them at home 21 times out of 21 meetings. Those kind of streaks scare ME! Streaks are like records, they will be broken. But, lets hope it just becomes "22" after this coming Sunday.

[warriorzpath]

The redskins will beat the lions. The key to this game is how successful the redskins running game will be on offense. On defense, the key will be taking away big passing plays and stopping the run.

Sounds like redskins football.

[TenandSix:Unacceptable]

No.

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[Sean Taylor]

Yes they can. This comes down to the defense. I'm looking for our secondary to step up big time with multiple picks. We can get to Kitna and he will make mistakes on Sunday.

[Cowell]

Without Portis and Moss this is a very winnable game for the Lions. This could be a bad situation for us. I think we can pull out but it will be a close game. I will be there !

[MTRedskinsFan]

Moss is out. The Washington Post reporter who follows the skins got this from a team official. Moss could be out beyond the Detroit game. I think Portis will play but sparingly.
That said, we should win this game, and if we don't I think it's a turning pt downward for the team. We need to control the clock through this game and if Betts can get into a rythm running downhill it will happen. Lions are week defensively anyway. I've said before that Thrash in place of Moss isn't too bad a situation. Thrash has good talent getting open and best hands on the team. Caldwell will get work in the game too, and I think he will be a big surprise for us. Anyway, I think we are the superior team by far, and this should be a big win. Defense has to step up, but Smoot should be healthy (and hungry) and I think Landry and Taylor are due for some huge plays.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by MTRedskinsFan

Moss is out. The Washington Post reporter who follows the skins got this from a team official. Moss could be out beyond the Detroit game.

Where did you see this?

[MTRedskinsFan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Where did you see this?

Hogs.net. I cannot remember the name of the Post reporter. Basically, a blogger emailed that reporter asking if there was an update and then posted the reporter's response on the site. Moss was said to be out possibly beyond the Lions game. I don't think this should be a surprise to anyone. He gets hurt at least a couple times a season and usually heals slowly. But I'm also saying I don't think it should be that big a deal. Time of possession will be huge this Sunday, and w/ Thrash (in for Moss) getting open and consistently catching passes I think we can still have a real effective passing game to set up the run.

[SmootSmack]

For those wondering, this is what MTRedskinsfan is referring to (I think)

I e-mailed Jason La Confora and he personally told me that Moss was out for more than one game and McCardell is being signed due to injury. Here is exactly what he said:

From: "Jason F LaCanfora" <lacanforaj@washpost.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:44:29 -0400
To: "Robert Hunt" <fands57@yahoo.com>

I think santana is going to miss a few games don't see them dumping lloyd till after the season.
Cheers

To be clear. This is what JLC thinks is going to happen. While he may be right, if we went with what he thought all the time then Dre Bly would be a Redskin.

Anyway, last I've heard Moss is officially day-to-day...but then again aren't we all.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by MTRedskinsFan

Hogs.net. I cannot remember the name of the Post reporter. Basically, a blogger emailed that reporter asking if there was an update and then posted the reporter's response on the site. Moss was said to be out possibly beyond the Lions game. I don't think this should be a surprise to anyone. He gets hurt at least a couple times a season and usually heals slowly. But I'm also saying I don't think it should be that big a deal. Time of possession will be huge this Sunday, and w/ Thrash (in for Moss) getting open and consistently catching passes I think we can still have a real effective passing game to set up the run.

Yeah, GREAT source there. Here is what I found on Moss.

Despite reports Santana Moss (groin) could be out several weeks, coach Joe Gibbs says he doesn't "anticipate" being without the wideout in Week 5.
Moss, who missed practice Monday, says he hopes to play against Detroit, but doesn't know for sure. Keep track of his practice load this week before using him. Indications are so far that Moss is less than 50-50 to suit up.

Source: Washington Post (JLC)
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