Washington Redskins’ offensive line banged up heading into Jets game

I think that 2-3 says a lot of truthy things about the Redskins. The Redskins just played at MetLife Stadium on September 24 when they faced the New York Giants in a 32-21 loss. Last week that was epitomized when the Redskins “three-headed monster in the backfield”, according to Jets head coach Todd Bowles, combined for just 51 yards on the ground as no back could find any traction. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who led the league in yards per catch last season, has ramped up his workouts during practice while recovering from a hamstring injury. The Redskins have already lost starting left guard Shawn Lauvao (left ankle) for the season. “I don’t think there was any laughing or joking in the locker room. All that means is that other guys have to step up”. Many of Washington’s top defensive backs are either banged up (Chris Culliver, Bashaud Breeland, and DeAngelo Hall), out for the season (Duke Ihenacho and Justin Rodgers), or no longer with the team (David Amerson). However, the run-game has sputtered in recent weeks, Matt Jones is dealing with a toe sprain and the Jets are one of the NFL’s best at stopping the run. Craig Heyward died in 2006 at the age of 39 following a lengthy battle with cancer.

More talent and better play-calling help, of course. I do like the way Chris Thompson is playing and would be happy to see his role expanded.

Jackson (hamstring) remained limited in Thursday’s practice. No one cares about the first 3 if you give it up at the end.

Lions: LB Levy may miss remainder of seasonALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions are losing linebacker DeAndre Levy soon after getting him back.

The run defense brings back Sheldon Richardson and has players like Muhammad Wilkerson, Damon Harrison, and Leonard Williams.

The last takeaway from Sunday’s game is the turnovers that killed the Redskins.

The winless Lions will likely start linebacker Josh Bynes on Sunday at home against Chicago. When you are trying to determine who the weakest teams in the National Football League are this week, the Redskins are not part of that conversation. The second pick was all Cousins and was for a pick six in overtime. Keys for that game are to establish a running game early.

Jackson has been a disappointing FanDuel commodity this season because he hasn’t played at all yet. While not an bad game, the Redskins need more consistency at the quarterback position. The teams meet again Sunday. Tamme meantime leads team receiving He has 79 yards receiving, 7 catches, no touchdowns.

In May, he pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge in May.

NumberFire projects New York as the third-highest scoring defense this week, and for just $4,800, there’s potential for a huge return on investment.

After a loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the Redskins still appear to have plenty of upside in 2015…even though 2-3 feels eerily similar to past journeys.