In 2002, THN introduced The 5th Quarter — a weekly post-game series that graded each unit of the Washington Redskins after every contest. The feature launched in the second half of the season (Week 11) and quickly became a fan favorite for its clear, position-by-position breakdowns.
These early installments focused on rushing, passing, defense, and special teams, giving readers a structured look at what went right and what went wrong each week under Steve Spurrier.
Here is the complete archive of the 2002 The 5th Quarter series.
2002 Summary
Week 11 The 5th Quarter – Redskins Vs Giants
Unit grades and analysis following the Week 11 matchup against the New York Giants.
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Week 12 The 5th Quarter – Redskins Vs Rams
Post-game unit grades after the Redskins faced the St. Louis Rams.
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Week 13 The 5th Quarter – Redskins Vs Cowboys
Detailed unit breakdowns from the Thanksgiving / late-November meeting with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Week 14 The 5th Quarter – Redskins Vs Giants
Second-half season grades after the rematch with the New York Giants.
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Week 15 The 5th Quarter – Redskins Vs Eagles
Unit-by-unit analysis following the December clash with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Week 16 The 5th Quarter – Redskins Vs Texans
Post-game grades after the Redskins faced the expansion Houston Texans.
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Week 17 The 5th Quarter – Redskins Vs Cowboys
Season-ending unit grades from the final regular-season game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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These seven posts mark the beginning of what quickly became one of the site’s most consistent and popular weekly features.
Enjoy the archive.
HTTR.