The Redskins came into this week looking to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. They were also looking to end the string of losses the team has experienced at the hands of the Cowboys and that Coach Gibbs has suffered at the hands of Bill Parcells. Alas, both will have to wait until next season … Read more
Well it’s certainly different to have to grade a performance after a decisive victory. While it was ‘only’ the now 2-12 49ers, the Redskins handed them a fairly decisive 26-16 defeat and continued their overall improvement for the season. It wasn’t pretty at times, but the victory was never really in doubt. Here’s how the … Read more
This one will simply remembered as the one that got away. The Redskins put up a valiant effort, but it wasn’t enough to upset the Philadelphia Eagles in an epic battle. In what can only be described as a nasty affair, Washington came out on the losing end of a 17-14 result. Passing: Unfortunately the … Read more
This game was void of anything even close to resembling offense. Sure Jerome Bettis ran for 100 yards, but it took 31 carries. This was definitely a winnable game for our beloved ‘Skins. Despite holding the surging Steelers team close, in the end, it just ended up being another tough loss. Passing: The Redskins passing … Read more
While the final score was 28-6, this game played much closer. The Redskins kept the Eagles to one score in the first half and went into halftime down by 1. The Redskins looked like they were in it with a chance to win, until First and Goal on the 9-yard line, turned into First and … Read more
In a must-win game for Washington, the Redskins didn’t ultimately show up until the game was all but lost. Down 17-0 at half time, the Redskins scrambled in the second half to make a game of it at 17-10, but fell short on a last minute effort to tie the game up. It was not … Read more
This game could have quite easily been dubbed, “The Battle of the Inept Offenses”. Both teams struggled to score points throughout the ball game. The Redskins’ won the game because of the play of their Special Teams unit, and of course, their stifling defense. The final score was 17-10 for Washington, and though it wasn’t … Read more
Victory was snatched away from the Redskins when Clinton Portis’ touchdown late in the fourth quarter was brought back because of a penalty. A penalty that nobody seemed to be able to see. But games are won and lost on more than just one play in a game. When you break down the respective Redskin … Read more
Both teams came into Sunday’s match-up with one win on the season. If there can be a must win in week six, this was one for both teams. The Redskins offense gave up its league leading fifth turnover for a touchdown. This time though, it was in the second quarter allowing the coaching staff to … Read more
The 5th Quarter What was billed as the ‘battle of great defenses’ turned into exactly that, or was it just a battle of inept offenses? Regardless, the Redskins came away on the losing end of a 17-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday night, and fell to a paltry 1-4 record on the season. Rushing: … Read more