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Redskins: Studs and duds from the team’s Week 12 win over Lions

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 24: Dustin Hopkins #3 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with Geron Christian #74 after kicking a field goal in the second half against the Detroit Lions at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 24: Dustin Hopkins #3 of the Washington Redskins celebrates with Geron Christian #74 after kicking a field goal in the second half against the Detroit Lions at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 24: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins returns a kick for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 24: Steven Sims #15 of the Washington Redskins returns a kick for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Stud: KR Steven Sims Jr.

The Redskins weren’t able to score a touchdown on the offensive side of the ball. They weren’t able to score a TD on defense either.

Their one touchdown on Sunday came from special teams. And more specifically, it belonged to Steven Sims Jr.

The undrafted rookie out of Kansas has shown explosive playmaking ability at times this season. Against the New England Patriots, he had a 62-yard touchdown on offense. And on Sunday, he made another explosive play.

The Lions had just kicked a field goal to cut the Redskins’ lead to 6-3 when Sims received the ball. He tried to pick it up at the 9-yard line but originally muffed it. After picking it up again, he was able to run forward and broke through a tackle with surprising strength. He then hit a crease, got into space, and was gone.

Check out the play here, courtesy of the Redskins Twitter account.

Sims has proven that he has the playmaking ability needed to be a weapon. Moving forward, it will be interesting to see if the ‘Skins can get him more involved in all facets of the game. One easy way to do that? Give him the punt returner role since he’s so good with the ball in his hands.

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