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Redskins vs. Lions: Keys to victory in Week 12 of the 2019 season

By Kyle Hundley

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 22: Defensive end Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Redskins reacts with quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins after an Atlanta Falcons missed field goal in the first half of an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 22: Defensive end Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Redskins reacts with quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins after an Atlanta Falcons missed field goal in the first half of an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 17: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field after the New York Jets defeated the Redskins 34-17 at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 17: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field after the New York Jets defeated the Redskins 34-17 at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

The Washington Redskins host the Detroit Lions in yet another battle between two franchises that appear to permanently stuck in mediocrity.

Coming off another disappointing home loss, this time to the New York Jets, the Washington Redskins welcome the Detroit Lions to FedExField for a Week 12 matchup between two franchises in last place of their respective divisions.

Don’t let a team’s record fool you. In a game last week between two last-place teams, Washington was completely outplayed by the 2-7 Jets, falling behind 34-3 before two garbage-time touchdowns to make this game look closer than it was, as they dropped to 1-9 on the season.

Much like the Redskins, things have not gone the way many hoped it would for the Lions as they are currently 3-6-1 on the season. They’ve lost a couple of games late, and tied one, and are without franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford as he battles an injury.

This game should be competitive. If the ‘Skins look to get Haskins his first career win, here are five keys to victory against Detroit.

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