In 2005, THN continued its popular weekly matchup series for a third season, this time under the Gameday Preview banner. While the title evolved slightly, the content remained true to the original Key Player Match-Ups format: multi-author breakdowns of the most important individual battles each week.
These previews mixed scouting reports, statistical context, and sharp opinions, giving fans a clear look at the matchups that would shape the outcome. Whether it was the offensive line against an elite pass rush, the secondary taking on a featured receiver, or a young star like Sean Taylor in a featured role, the series remained a core part of game-week reading on the site.
Here is the full archive of the 2005 Gameday Preview series.
2005 Redskins Player Match-Ups
Week 1 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Bears
Key battles focus on the Redskins offensive line against Chicago’s front and the secondary versus the Bears receivers.
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Week 2 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Cowboys
Featured head-to-heads include the Redskins front seven against Dallas’ offense and critical individual matchups in the secondary.
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Week 4 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Seahawks
Key matchups center on the Redskins secondary versus Seattle’s receivers and the offensive line against the Seahawks pass rush.
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Week 5 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Broncos
Featured battles include the Redskins defensive front against Denver’s offense and key individual matchups in the secondary.
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Week 6 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Chiefs
Critical head-to-heads focus on the Redskins offensive line vs Kansas City’s pass rush and the secondary against the Chiefs receivers.
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Week 7 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs 49ers
Key battles include the Redskins front seven against San Francisco’s offense and featured matchups in the secondary.
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Week 8 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Giants
Featured matchups center on the Redskins defensive front vs New York’s offense and key individual battles in the secondary.
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Week 9 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Eagles
Critical head-to-heads include the Redskins secondary versus Philadelphia’s receivers and the offensive line against the Eagles pass rush.
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Week 11 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Raiders
Key battles focus on the Redskins front seven against Oakland’s offense and featured matchups in the secondary.
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Week 12 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Chargers
Featured head-to-heads include the Redskins secondary versus San Diego’s receivers and the offensive line against the Chargers pass rush.
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Week 13 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Rams
Key matchups center on the Redskins defensive front against St. Louis’ offense and individual battles in the secondary.
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Week 14 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Cardinals
Featured battles include the Redskins offensive line vs Arizona’s pass rush and the secondary against the Cardinals receivers.
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Week 15 Gameday Preview – Redskins Vs Cowboys
Critical head-to-heads in the second meeting with Dallas focus on the Redskins front seven and key individual matchups across the roster.
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These 2005 Gameday Previews capture another full season of detailed matchup analysis during the Joe Gibbs era and remain a strong record of the individual battles that defined the year.
Enjoy the archive.
HTTR.