It’s Week 11 on the NFL schedule and the Washington Redskins will be facing the Houston Texans who have won six straight games. The Redskins hold a two-game lead over the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East.
A win over Houston (6-3) would further help Washington (6-3) in a push to make the playoffs and keep them on top of the division standings for a seventh consecutive week.
Here are several statistical feats to watch for in the Redskins sixth home game of the season.
The Redskins forcing a turnover for the 14th consecutive week dating back to last season and continuing the longest active streak in the NFL.
The Redskins forcing four or more turnovers in consecutive weeks for the first time since 2005.
Washington holding Houston to under 10 points and marking the first time the team has held consecutive opponents under 10 points since 1997.
If the Redskins score 20 or more points in the first half, it will be the third time this season they have accomplished the feat 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 17th consecutive game, which is the fifth-longest active streak in the league.
Quarterback Alex Smith (33,933) needs to throw for 251 yards to pass former Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (34,183) for 32nd on the NFL’s all-time list. Smith (33,933) needs 309 passing yards to pass Steve DeBerg (34,241) for 31st on the NFL’s all-time list.
Smith (2,568) needs 87 yards rushing 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.
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Running Back Adrian Peterson (103) needs to score two rushing touchdowns to pass Redskins Hall of Famer John Riggins (104) for sixth on the NFL’s all-time list. Peterson (12,948) needs 52 rushing yards to become only the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 13,000 yards. 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.
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 (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.
Defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis recording a full sack in four consecutive weeks for the first time in his career. He would be the ninth player in the league this season to accomplish the feat.
Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan starting his 122nd consecutive regular season game, the longest active streak among active NFL linebackers. Kerrigan has not missed a start in his NFL career. Also, the former Purdue star needs to record 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).
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.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) needs just 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 (380) needs 11 points to pass WR Art Monk (390) for sixth on the all-time franchise list for total points.