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Top-13 Redskins Moments Through Week 6
The Washington Redskins are five games into the 2013 season with some standout performances worth remembering. Here are the top-13 images so far.
No.12: Fight For Old D.C. : The Redskins offense huddles up for it's next play against the Eagles. In the first three games the Redskins offense averaged 408 yards and Robert Griffin III became the first quarterback in franchise history to passed for at least 300 yards in three-straight games.
No.11: Chasing Milestones : Wide receiver Santana Moss catches his first touchdown of the season. Moss is 72-yards away from breaking 10,000-yards receiving for his career.
No.11: Raising Expectations : Redskins wide receiver Leonard Hankerson catches his first touchdown of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles. He caught a second touchdown that night and is becoming a go-to option, currently on pace for 54 receptions and 6 touchdowns.
No.10: Athletic Ability : Tight end Jordan Reed makes an athletic play and jumps over a would-be tackler vs. Detroit. Reed has emerged as a playmaker with his crisp route running and soft hands. Against Detroit, Reed had one of his best games with 5 receptions for 50 yards.
No.9: Midseason Form: Linebacker Brian Orakpo celebrates after sacking quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Orakpo had five tackles against the Packers and has three sacks in the first five games.
No.8: Amazingly Consistent: Perry Riley Jr. has been a reliable linebacker for defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, swarming to the football and finishing tackles. He leads the team with 55 tackles, four for a loss, two sacks and a fumble recovery.
No.7: A Breakout Season: Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan is having the best start to a season in his career. Kerrigan has five sacks in five games and is on pace to have 16 sacks this year.
No.6: Constantly Improving: Quarterback Robert Griffin III rushed for 77 yards on nine attempts against the Cowboys. Griffin rushed for 72 yards total in the first four games combined.
No.5: Fighting For Yards: Wide receiver Pierre Garcon is establishing himself as one of the NFL's elite WRs, ranking 13th with 35 receptions for 408 yards and two touchdowns. He has converted first downs on 60% of his receptions.
No.4: Work Horse: Running back Alfred Morris had his longest touchdown run of his career against Dallas. The 45-yard TD gives him five career TD's against Dallas.
No.3: Consummate Playmaker: DeAngelo Hall returns a 17-yard interception for a touchdown. Hall has two scoring plays this season and in his most recent game vs. Dallas he helped hold Dez Bryant to 36-yards receiving.
No.2: Stepping Up: Running back Roy Helu Jr. took advantage of his opportunities in Oakland, including hurdling a Raiders defender and converting a first down. Helu Jr. has setled in as a change-of-pace threat this season.
No.1: A Veteran Move: Rookie cornerback David Amerson took his first interception 45-yards for a touchdown. This interception helped the Redskins secure their first win of the season.
