Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
Our chef Scott Coward brings you yet another great cold-weather recipe this week – Tailgate Fajitas. You Will Need: For Salsa 10-12 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic ½ tsp cumin Cilantro, chopped (add to taste) Juice of 1 lime 1 fresh jalapeno, chopped fine 1 medium onion, chopped ½ can tomato sauce (half of … Read more
This week’s match-up with the Philadelphia Eagles had all the makings of a trap game. The Washington Redskins came in needing a win to reach the playoffs for the first time since 1999 and only the second time since Coach Gibbs retired the first time. The Eagles had nothing to lose and the Redskins were … Read more
In what was perhaps the best game the Washington Redskins have played since Joe Gibbs first tenure, they demolished the Cowboys 35-7 to move to 8-6 and keep their playoff hopes alive. It marks the first time that the Skins have swept the season series with Dallas in ten years. Passing: Mark Brunell only completed … Read more
Our chef Scott Coward brings you a great cold-weather recipe this week – tailgate chili. You will need: 1 pound ground beef 2 links Italian sausage 1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp oregano 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tbsp … Read more
The word of the day was turnover, as the Washington Redskins and Arizona Cardinals combined for 4 interceptions and 3 lost fumbles, yet the ‘skins pulled out the win, keeping their slim playoff chances alive. Passing Mark Brunell came into this weekend leading the league in touchdown-to-interception ratio. That is likely no longer the case, … Read more
To quote the great Yogi Berra: “It was like déjà vu all over again”, as the Washington Redskins found themselves up 17-7 in the fourth quarter. On their next possession, Mark Brunell fumbled the ball out of the back of the end zone for a safety, leading many Redskins fans to start thinking of the … Read more
Nothing completes a good Thanksgiving Day weekend like heading out to the stadium to watch your favorite football team. THN and Isaac’s were at it again this weekend out at FedEx Field. Isaac’s kept the holiday spirit going by serving up yet another great tailgate meal. On the menu this week was prime rib and … Read more
It was there… and then it wasn’t. Despite having every opportunity to win Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers, the Washington Redskins blew a lead late and lost in overtime to sink below .500 at 5-6. Passing: Mark Brunell and the Redskins had a solid first half. They even had a good drive to … Read more
It was a terrible loss for the Redskins, and a brutal display from most of the Redskins’ respective units. The loss puts the Redskins at 5-5 and two games back of the division lead as both the Giants and Cowboys won their respective games. Ultimately, this may be the loss pointed to if Washington falls … Read more
In a match-up between the top-ranked and seventh-ranked defenses, one would have expected a low scoring game. What we saw was anything but. As usual, the Washington Redskins were in the game until the end, but with a chance to gain ground against the Giants, the Redskins fell just short. Passing The passing game got … Read more