Report card
Most Valuable Player
Running back Clinton Portis had his fourth straight game of at least 120 yards rushing. He needed to protect the ball better in the fourth quarter, but it’s hard to quibble with a guy who averages 6.5 yards a carry.
Pro Bowl performance
Linebacker London Fletcher had several key stops and was involved in three plays at the goal line in the fourth quarter. His efforts highlighted a goal-line stand. He unofficially had a game-high 12 tackles.
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Overlooked
Receiver Santana Moss did not have a massive game, but he did provide the outside pop the Redskins needed. He had several key blocks on long runs. Moss finished with four catches, including an 18-yard TD.
Oops!
Browns quarterback Derek Anderson was coming off his best game of the season Monday night. Sunday, he resembled a quarterback in his first game. His receivers dropped numerous passes. Anderson missed an open Braylon Edwards inside the 10 on the last possession.
From the sidelines
Coach Jim Zorn called a more conservative game in the first half, partly because of field position. The Redskins did not generate enough offense despite 351 total yards. But he didn’t force the issue, staying with a ground game that flourished.
Romeo Crennel’s team lacked the focus it showed vs. the Giants. But they somehow nearly won despite a horrendous showing. He got lucky that Cleveland had another quick chance to score after not making it a one-score game earlier.
Up next » Redskins at Lions
When » Sunday, 1 p.m.
Where » Ford Field
TV/Radio » FOX/980 AM & Sirius
The Lions already have fired their GM. Surely their coach won’t be far behind. But the winless Lions have bigger problems than coaching — starting with quarterback Dan Orlovsky, filling in for injured Jon Kitna. Receiver Calvin Johnson is a premier player, however.
