By the Numbers

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Some interesting stats:

1. Rookie H-Back Chris Cooley has 4 receptions for 30 yards and one touchdown. Moreover, Cooley forced a fumble on special teams.

2. Defensive Tackle Cornelius Griffin has racked up 10 tackles (the 5th highest number of tackles in a league with 243 D-linemen) and forced one fumble this season.

3. Strong Side Linebacker Marcus Washington has 19 tackles over the past two weeks (the 6th highest number of tackles in a league with 212 linebackers). Only Zach Thomas, Ray Lewis, Dan Morgan, Mike Peterson, and Monty Beisel have more tackles than Mr. Washington.

4. Middle Linebacker Antonio Pierce has 17 tackles (the 12th highest number of tackles), 3 passes defensed, and 1 interception for 16 yards.

5. After dealing with shanked and short punts for years, the Redskins have finally found an answer to their punting woes. In terms of both gross (40.5 yards) and net yards (46.3 yards) per punt, Tom Tupa is the 5th best punter in the league.

6. Whereas Washington's punt coverage is the 9th best in the league (at 6.1 yards per return), it kick return coverage is the 5th WORST in the league (at 25.6 yards per return).

7. Not only is Washington's overall defense the best in the league, it has allowed a mere 2.1 yards per carry (1st in the league), 82 total rushing yards (1st in the league), 0 rushing touchdowns (tied for 1st in the league), and 0 rushing plays of 20 yards or more (tied for 1st in the league).