A Horse Walks into a Bar…

The Bartender asks; “Why the long face?”

How many of you realize that the Redskins actually won the game yesterday? Show of hands?

No seriously, they did.

Yes…they did. I wouldn’t lie to you, they won.

Yes, I know they only scored nine points, but nine is greater than seven.

Oh sure, they naysayers are saying “same old Redskins; only scored nine points. That won’t be enough to beat our tougher opponents.”

Consider this:

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By the Numbers: Rams

Here is a look at some of the numbers from the Redskins 9-7 home opener victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday at Fed Ex Field. 362 – Total yards offense from the Redskins – a much better effort than last week (272), despite their obvious red zone struggles. 242 – Yards passing for … Read more

HogWire’s Injury Report Week Two

HogWire’s Injury Report Week Two

The St. Louis Rams versus the Washington Redskins

 

Offensive Tackle Chris Samuels and Defensive Tackle Anthony Montgomery were both limited in practice this week and both were dealing with knee problems. The Washington Redskins have said they have to manage Samuels’s knee throughout the season, because Chris had knee surgery in the offseason and experienced some minor knee problems in the preseason. Coach Jim Zorn said Anthony Montgomery “has a little roughness on his knee”, and is limited in practice because of patellar tendinitis.

 

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HogWire: The Return of the Rams

The Washington Redskins will host their first game of the season as they take on the St. Louis Rams at Fed Ex Field Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is at 1 pm. The St. Louis Rams scored their first points on special teams last week when they took on the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field. Rams defensive … Read more

Six Pack: Week 2

What follows is an answer to the chorus of complaints from the legions of fans tired of being distracted by “sensible” analysis, backed by “facts” and “knowledge.” If you seek shelter from the twin storms that are “reality” and “logic,” then this is your port of call. -Final scores are tricky things to read, because … Read more

Hognostications Week 2

Week 1 is in the books and congratulations to emoses for leading the charge with a 14-2 record!  His two losses were Redskins and Cincinnati.  Well done my man.  Following close behind are Fios and Tincoskin at 13-3, and a five way tie for fourth place at 12-4 is RiC, Mursalis, Deadskins, Cappster and Sir_monk.

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