Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins (January 8, 2000) (Post Season)

Game Recap


In a postseason showdown, the Redskins kept alive with a 27-13 win over the Lions. The Lions were held scoreless in the first three quarters as the Redskins were in full command putting together a 27-0 advantage.

The Redskins were led by Brad Johnson who tossed in 1 TD. Stephen Davis ran for 119 yards rushing, 2 touchdowns.

For the Lions, Gus Frerotte connected on 251 yards in the air, 1 TD.

The Redskins finished with 389 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 9 of 18 on third downs. The Lions finished with 258 total yards, 14 first downs, 2 turnovers and 12 penalties. They were 3 of 14 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Washington Redskins defeat Detroit LionsDET 27-13
  • Date: Saturday, January 8, 2000
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:05PM
  • Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 389, Turnovers: 2
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 258, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DET 0 0 0 13 13
WAS 14 13 0 0 27

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Gus FrerotteDET21-462511258
Brad JohnsonWAS15-311741230

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Stephen DavisWAS15119258
Brian MitchellWAS755014
Skip HicksWAS234609
Cory SchlesingerDET723018
Gus FrerotteDET21609
Ron RiversDET1606
Larry CentersWAS1303

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Herman MooreDET369058
Larry CentersWAS761017
Germane CrowellDET541016
Albert ConnellWAS235130
Brian StableinDET332014
Johnnie MortonDET229023
Skip HicksWAS227014
Sedrick IrvinDET227020

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DET10450
WAS462232

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DET21-46251125
WAS15-31174121

More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins

  • Attendance: 79,411
  • Weather: 45 degrees, relative humidity 48%, wind 10 mph, wind chill 0
  • Time of Game: 3:14 - 3 hours, 14 minutes
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