FIRST DOWN: MAKING HIS MARK
Rookie running back Dwayne Washington didn’t just make a case for inclusion on the 53-man roster – which appears to be a lock at this point – he's made a case for some playing time when the games start counting for real.
He’s shown speed, power and playmaking ability across the board over the last month, from his 96-yard kickoff return Week 1 in Pittsburgh, to his 58-yard touchdown scamper in Thursday’s 31-0 win over Buffalo in the preseason finale.
“Young guy Washington shows he’s got some ability,” head coach Jim Caldwell said with a big smile after Thursday's game.