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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Gus Frerotte | DET | 21-46 | 251 | 1 | 2 | 58 | |
| Brad Johnson | WAS | 15-31 | 174 | 1 | 2 | 30 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Stephen Davis | WAS | 15 | 119 | 2 | 58 | |
| Brian Mitchell | WAS | 7 | 55 | 0 | 14 | |
| Skip Hicks | WAS | 23 | 46 | 0 | 9 | |
| Cory Schlesinger | DET | 7 | 23 | 0 | 18 | |
| Gus Frerotte | DET | 2 | 16 | 0 | 9 | |
| Ron Rivers | DET | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| Larry Centers | WAS | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Herman Moore | DET | 3 | 69 | 0 | 58 | |
| Larry Centers | WAS | 7 | 61 | 0 | 17 | |
| Germane Crowell | DET | 5 | 41 | 0 | 16 | |
| Albert Connell | WAS | 2 | 35 | 1 | 30 | |
| Brian Stablein | DET | 3 | 32 | 0 | 14 | |
| Johnnie Morton | DET | 2 | 29 | 0 | 23 | |
| Skip Hicks | WAS | 2 | 27 | 0 | 14 | |
| Sedrick Irvin | DET | 2 | 27 | 0 | 20 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 10 | 45 | 0 | | |
| WAS | 46 | 223 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 21-46 | 251 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
| WAS | 15-31 | 174 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
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