Hognostications: Week 17

The trouncing of the G-men was a wonderful Christmas present. What a great season this has turned out to be. Happy New Year to all. Here’s hoping we start if off with an injury free victory over Philthy. One more for five in a row and a well deserved and long awaited playoff birth! Denver … Read more

Redskin Players of the Game: Giants

Each week, THN will choose their three players of the game at each position. Here are week sixteen’s selections: Offense: Santana Moss In his first game since being voted to his first Pro Bowl appearance, Moss put on a show, averaging 32 yards per catch with 3 touchdowns. Against New York, Moss caught 5 passes … Read more

Gameday Preview: Redskins vs. Giants

New York Giants (10-4) at Washington Redskins (8-6) December 24th, 2005 at 1pm FedEx Field FOX Sports (Dick Stockton, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa) Don’t look now but Washington Redskins’ games in December mean something to more than just the Redskins opponents. After dismantling their biggest rivals last week at FedEx Field, the Redskins welcome … Read more

Hognostications: Week 16

Never have I been more proud to be a die-hard Redskin fan. The sweep of Dallas this season and the fashion in which it was done, is something I will never forget. Stealing an upset win on the night of the ‘big’ three toilet ring induction and then trouncing the Pukes in mid-December with playoff … Read more

By the Numbers: Cowboys

On Sunday, the Redskins handed the Cowboys the biggest beating that the rivalry has ever seen. There were many numbers of significance – 112 tough running yards from Clinton Portis, a career best 4 touchdown passes from Mark Brunell, a career best 3 touchdown receptions for Chris Cooley, 35 points for the Redskins to the … Read more

Redskin Players of the Game: Cowboys

Each week, THN chooses their three players of the game at each position. Here are week fifteen’s selections: Offense: Chris Cooley ”Captain Chaos” had the best game of his career, catching 6 passes for 71 yards. Three of those receptions went for touchdowns. On the first, Cooley dived to make an unbelievable catch that not … Read more

Gameday Preview: Redskins vs. Cowboys II

Dallas Cowboys (8-5) at Washington Redskins (7-6) December 18, 2005 at 415pm FedEx Field FOX Sports (Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver) It’s that time of year again. It’s time to hang the stockings, decorate the tree and wrap the presents. It also crunch time in the NFL as the playoffs draw ever closer. … Read more

Hognostications: Week 15

This is a very tough week to Hognosticate as some teams jockey for playoff position, while others play meaningless games looking for motivation. Tampa Bay at New England Brady’s nicked, the Buc defense is playing great and the weather won’t be a factor. How ‘bout the year Galloway is having with the likes of Sims … Read more

Redskin Players of the Game: Cardinals

Each week, THN will choose their three players of the game at each position. Here are week fourteen’s selections: Offense: Clinton Portis Portis once again led the Redskins’ offense and helped lift the ‘Skins to another victory. Portis had his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the year and his second in as many weeks. With … Read more

Gameday Preview: Redskins vs. Cardinals

Washington Redskins (6-6) at Arizona Cardinals (4-8) December 11th, 2005 at 4pm Sun Devil Stadium FOX Sports (Curt Menefee and JC Pearson) The Redskins playoff hopes got just a bit brighter last week with their win on the road over the St. Louis Rams. The victory over the Rams, which snapped a three game losing … Read more