Lions look for second straight win over Redskins

Published: Oct 26, 2010 at 03:58 PM

DeAngelo Hall had four picks last week.

(Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press)

The storyline
Matthew Stafford returns for the Lions, who quietly have one of the NFL's top offenses ... to face the league's worst defense. The Redskins lost to the Lions last year, ending Detroit's record losing streak.

Why you should watch
DeAngelo Hall could give up four TDs to Calvin Johnson or pick off four passes. Donovan McNabb has been struggling to find his form, yet the Redskins find ways to win.

Did you know?
McNabb has a higher passer rating against the Lions than any other opponent (137.9). ... London Fletcher leads Washington with 68 tackles. ... Lions running back Jahvid Best leads all NFL rookies with 534 yards from scrimmage. ... Detroit is the only team in the NFL with two tight ends that have at least 20 receptions (Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler).

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