Washington’s offense failed to take full advantage of three Indianapolis turnovers, and the defense dropped several easy interceptions.
With running back Clinton Portis sidelined, Ryan Torain took full advantage, running for over 100 yards and two touchdowns.
Tight end Chris Cooley dropped a couple of key passes and eventually left the game with a concussion.
Given the team’s schedule to start the season, a 3-3 record after six games is about as good as could have been expected.
]]>LaRon Landry intercepted a pass in overtime and returned it into field goal range, setting up the winning kick.
Quarterback Donovan McNabb passed for over 350 yards and a touchdown while outplaying Aaron Rodgers.
The team has played five games this year, and four of them have been decided on the final play.
The three wins by Washington have all been decided on the final play, and it could be argued that they should have lost them all.
]]>When McNabb was announced during player introductions, he received a standing ovation from the crowd.
McNabb said before the game that he expected that he would receive a warm welcome from his former home.
It was debated all week what kind of reception McNabb would receive in a town known for being tough on players, including its own.
Instead, Philadelphia fans boosted their reputation around the league, at least for one day.
]]>Washington’s secondary continues to be an area of major concern, and it’s likely changes are coming in the near future.
It also didn’t help that quarterback Donovan McNabb played poorly behind an offensive line that struggled to give him the time needed to hit open receivers down the field.
Washington was coming off an emotional loss to the Houston Texans and was on the road for the first time this season, so maybe that was a big factor.
Some are starting to wonder whether maybe the Redskins just aren’t very good and that this could be just another typical season.
]]>The Redskins put together a fantastic defensive effort in the first half, limiting the Texans to just seven points.
The second half was a different story, as the Redskins couldn’t slow down Houston’s ramped up passing attack.
It also didn’t help that the Redskins scored just seven points in the second half and missed a long field goal in overtime that would have won the game.
The good news is that quarterback Donovan McNabb rebounded from last week’s effort to pass for more than 400 yards.
]]>The Redskins used a strong effort from their defense to hold down an explosive Dallas offensive attack.
They were about to go into the locker room leading 3-0 when a fumble changed the complexion of the game.
The Redskins stripped Tashard Choice of the ball and then raced into the end zone as time expired in the first half.
Washington’s offense was shaky most of the night, and the unit will need to produce more than two field goals if they want to be a playoff team.
]]>Haynesworth and the team continue to be at odds with each other, and the fued continued into the final preseason game.
The Redskins played Haynesworth for the entire game, something very few of the other players had to do, much less one of the game’s top guys at his position.
The defensive tackle was clearly angered and embarassed by the decision and declined to comment to the media after the game.
The Redskins said they were not impressed with the way Haynesworth played in the game but that he saw so much time because they have to get him into shape.
]]>The Redskins acquired Beck during training camp from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for cornerback Doug Dutch.
The Ravens have already cut Dutch after he was torched in both training camp and in preseason games.
It looks like the Redskins got the far better end of this trade, as Beck could be a solid backup for years to come.
This could also mean that Rex Grossman might be on his way out of town following the 2010 season.
]]>Randle-El was disturbed by the way in which Snyder treated former head coach Jim Zorn.
He said that Zorn was very hands-on and could have become a good coach but that Snyder got in the way.
Snyder didn’t trust Zorn the way he did Joe Gibbs and therefore became too involved with the team.
This isn’t the first time that Snyder has been criticized for such behavior and it probably won’t be the last.
]]>The Redskins worked hard to revamp the offensive line in the offseason, so this is disappointing news.
Williams, a former top pick who turned into a bust, had worked hard himself to become a respectable player.
He worked himself into shape, dropping a significant amount of weight, and was going to have a chance to win a starting job.
With Williams out for the entire season, it’s unclear whether he or not he will ever play again.
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