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Washington offense vs. Detroit defense

The Redskins need to commit themselves to the run on Sunday if they expect to go into Detroit and steal a win. This is a team that appears to be coasting after two close victories against inferior opponents. RB Stephen Davis rushed for just 61 yards on 24 carries last week against a marginal Eagle run defense and he'll have to step it up a notch versus a Lions team that has found itself defensively since flopping against the Cardinals.

Coach Norv Turner chalked up the win over Philadelphia as a "character builder" but that evaluation is off base. Simply, the 'Skins are a team going through the motions. Washington's offensive line needs to play stronger at the point of attack and stop allowing so much penetration on first down. With Tracey Scroggins back in the lineup, the Lions are staying fresh along the defensive line and defensive coordinator Larry Peccatiello has disguised the run-blitz packages very well.

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