Redskins News
There were some wacky numbers and statistics from the Washington Redskins’ wacky, unpredictable 33-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Here are some of the most telling: 397 – All-purpose yards for the Redskins, to the Vikings 389 yards – pretty much a stone cold draw. 284 – Yards passing for Rex Grossman on a 26 … Read more
When the mighty 9-3 New England Patriots roll into Fed Ex Field looking for their first ever win in the nation’s capital, it’s admittedly tough to not see it coming this Sunday against this struggling 4-8 Redskins team. Mired in both a slump, and in turmoil, after losing two of their few remaining offensive bright … Read more
Here are the pertinent numbers and statistics from the Washington Redskins 34-19 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday: 304 – Total yards for the Redskins, to the Jets 266 yards. Washington led in many of the offensive statistics, but got clobbered on the one that counts – the score. The Redskins ran 71 … Read more
The NFL finally announced officially yesterday, that Redskins Fred Davis and Trent Williams had both played their last games of the 2011 season. Both were suspended without pay for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. When the lockout ended, the two Redskins were among eleven NFL players that failed drug tests; … Read more
The Washington Redskins (4-7) head back to Fed Ex Field this Sunday, to square off against the hot and cold New York Jets (6-5). While both teams are technically still in the playoff running, the Jets really can’t afford to lose to sub .500 teams and expect to get in. The Redskins on the other … Read more
The most important number for the Redskins in their 23-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, was the number they didn’t reach – 7 – as in 7 straight losses. Washington ended their 6-game slide with the win, and moved to 4-7 on the season. Here are the other relative statistics and numbers from Sunday’s game: … Read more
There wouldn’t appear to be much reason to question the probable outcome when the surging 5-4 Dallas Cowboys face the slumping 3-6 Redskins at Fed Ex Field this Sunday. Most people will figure that this will be an easy win for the Cowboys; but does this great rivalry ever see a result that is conducive … Read more
When the Redskins were riding high atop the NFC East with a 3-1 record, a large portion of that success was due to the health of their roster. Now on a five game slide, Washington has sent six players to injured reserve in the last month, with the latest coming as casualties of a 20-9 … Read more
The Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins square off this week at Sun Life Stadium, both coming off of completely different past game appearances. The Redskins continue to struggle and had another dismal offensive showing in their 19-11 loss to the 49ers. The Dolphins on the other hand, have two fewer wins than the Redskins, … Read more
Even though Coach Mike Shanahan is reluctant to admit that the Redskins are in a rebuilding phase, it is exactly the path he is leading the team right now. It was apparent back in March when Andre Carter, Derrick Dockery and Clinton Portis were released for various reasons. In April, the youth movement continued as … Read more