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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 24: Kicker Dustin Hopkins #3 of the Washington Redskins scores in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at FedExField on September 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Washington Redskins (bronze medal)

Dustin Hopkins – K, Tress Way – P, Nick Sundberg – LS, Jamison Crowder, Samaje Perine – returners

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Based on this bronze medal, Washington ties with the Giants for last place in total points.

Hopkins, while not perfect by any means in 2017, was better than Rosas, missing just three field goals and one extra point.

Way, on the other hand, was light years beyond Dixon, especially when it came to pinning teams deep in their own territory.

In fact, Way was third best in that category, with 33 punts inside opposing team’s 20 yard line.

Even though last season was a down year for Crowder when it came to returning punts, he still has one return for touchdown in his career. Also of note, in 2016, he averaged 12.1 yards per return which was fourth overall in the NFL.

Because of those numbers, Washington was able to solidify a bronze medal and stay out of last place.

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