In the hours leading up to Sunday’s game, Washington Redskins running back Tim Hightower was excited to face his old team, the Arizona Cardinals. That excitement has fueled his recent performance, with 25 carries in the season-opening game against the New York Giants. “We’re going to win this game,” he said earlier in the week.
Then again, the emphasis on gameplay may be shifting. Week 1 of the NFL saw an increased trend in passing, with many quarterbacks topping the 300-yard mark. Ultimately, Hightower’s enthusiasm paid off, with the Redskins defeating the Cardinals 22-21.
