It’s Week 10 on the NFL schedule and the Washington Redskins will need a bounce-back effort to erase last weeks bad home loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The Redskins hold a one-game lead over the defending Super Bowl Champion, Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East so a win is needed to keep them on top of the division standings for a six consecutive week.
A win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday would further help the Redskins playoff chances and increase their impressive list of wins over the NFC Conference this year to six games.
Here are several statistical feats to watch for in the Redskins fourth road game of the season Sunday against Tampa.
The Redskins forcing a turnover for the 13th consecutive week dating back to last season and continuing the longest active streak in the NFL.
Washington scoring 20 or more points in the first half for the third time this season and the first time since scoring that many points in the first half in three games since 2016.
The Redskins registering a sack for the 16th consecutive game, which is tied for the sixth longest active streak in the league with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
QB Alex Smith (192) throwing one touchdown pass to break into the top 50 on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdowns list, passing No. 50 Bob Griese (192). Also, Smith (2,530) needs to rush for 104 yards to pass No. 16 Daunte Culpepper (2,652), No. 15 Bobby Douglass (2,654) and No. 14 Greg Landry (2,655) on the NFL’s all-time list for rushing yards among quarterbacks.
Running Back Adrian Peterson (103) scoring two rushing touchdowns to pass Hall of Famer John Riggins (104) for sixth on the NFL’s all-time list. Peterson (6) recording 200 or more yards rushing and setting an NFL record for the most career games with 200-plus yards rushing. He is currently tied with Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson (6) for the NFL record. The former Oklahoma star (25) scoring two or more rushing touchdowns to move into sole possession of fourth place on the NFL’s list of career games with two-plus rushing touchdowns. He is currently tied with Shaun Alexander (25), Marcus Allen (25) and Priest Holmes (25).
A Redskins win over Buccaneers would …
Tight end Jordan Reed (23) catching two touchdowns to take sole possession of No. 10 among Redskins in all-time touchdown receptions.
Tight end Vernon Davis (563) chasing No. 8 Jimmy Graham (588), No. 7 Heath Miller (592) and No. 6 Greg Olsen (657) on the NFL’s list of career receptions by a tight end. Davis (61) catching a touchdown pass to tie Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe for sixth on the all-time list of career touchdown receptions by a tight end in NFL history. The former Maryland standout (61) catching two touchdown passes to take sole possession of sixth on the NFL’s all-time list of career touchdowns receptions by a tight end in NFL history.
Safety DJ Swearinger Sr. tallying multiple interceptions in a single game for the fourth time in his career as a Redskin and becoming only the fourth player in franchise history to accomplish the feat. Swearinger Sr. recording multiple interceptions for the third time this season and joining Paul Krause and Lemar Parrish as the only players in franchise history to accomplish the feat.
Defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis recording a full sack in three consecutive weeks for the second time in his career and second time this season.
Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan starting his 121st consecutive regular season game, the longest active streak among active NFL linebackers. Kerrigan has not missed a start in his NFL career. The three-time Pro Bowler recording his fourth career interception return touchdown to take sole possession of second-most in franchise history. He is currently tied with DeAngelo Hall, Monte Coleman, Andre Collins, Brig Owens and Mike Bass (three each).
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) connecting on one field goal from 50-plus yards to tie a single-season franchise record, which is currently held by Graham Gano (4 in 2011), John Hall (4 in 2003) and Mark Moseley (4 in 1977). Hopkins (8) connecting on one field goal from 50-plus yards to tie Chip Lohmiller (9) for second on the franchise list for career field goals made from that distance.