GC presents - Washington Redskins Franchise

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NFC EAST OVERVIEW

Philadelphia Eagles (9-3)
Philadelphia lead the NFL in points scored (355) through the first 3 quarters of the season. Mike Vick currently leads discussion in MVP honours, having thrown for 2700 yards and 22 touchdowns, as well as rushing for 200 yards. Cornerback Asante Samuel leads the league in interceptions (7). A perfect 4-0 division record has them in great position to capture the division.

Washington Redskins (7-5)
Washington blew a good chance to close on the division lead when the Eagles lost last week, but couldn't capitalise by going down to the Jets. Despite Grossman leading the league in turnovers, the offense has managed to remain top 10 both in points scored and yards. Defensively, Washington have racked up the most sacks of any team and have forced the most fumbles. A current 3-1 division record may be what gets them into the playoffs.

Dallas Cowboys (6-6)
Dallas is a different football team in front of their home crowd, you can see that by looking at their home record (5-1) vs their away record (1-5). Tony Romo missed three weeks during the season but is healthy heading into the final month in which the Cowboys play two crucial games against the Giants.

New York Giants (6-6)
Two weeks ago the Giants were on the brink of collapse. Two consecutive losses to the Pats and 49ers had them sitting at 4-6, but since then they have beaten two NFC favourites to get their campaign back on track. They took advantage of a Saints team without Drew Brees, and then took care of Green Bay. The next two weeks vs Dallas and Washington are crucial.

 

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Doing a good job man keep it up. Get some key guys in 2012 draft and your skins will be true contenders

 

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Doing a good job man keep it up. Get some key guys in 2012 draft and your skins will be true contenders

Cheers.

Yeah the team is definitely lacking something.. I've been pretty happy with the defense, CB is probably my biggest need.

Offensively a few changes need to be made, Torain broke his collarbone in week 2, came back in week 13, then broke his collarbone again in week 14, lol..

I'll probably go HB early in the draft. Not sure what to do about my QB situation.

 

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Week 14 vs Patriots​

(5-7)

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(7-5)

QUARTER | -1- | -2- | -3- | -4- | -F- PATRIOTS|3|13|22|7|45 REDSKINS|7|0|0|7|14

GROSSMAN BENCHED IN BLOWOUT LOSS TO PATS


A week after throwing 5 picks against the New York Jets, Grossman was benched in the third quarter of today's game vs the Pats. Grossman led the Redskins to just one scoring drive up to that point, and following his third pick Shanahan had had enough.

Amazingly, Washington managed just 86 passing yards on 33 passing attempts between the two quarterbacks. Grossman left the field with a QB rating of 5.8, and in his place, John Beck managed a rating of 10.7.

Washington went ahead 7-3 in the last minute of the first quarter on the back of a 2 yard touchdown run by Roy Helu, unfortunately that was as good as it would get. Despite managing nothing offensively, the Skins were down just 7-16 at the half and were still in the game.

That quickly changed though, as the Skins experienced their worst quarter of football this season. Grossman threw his 2nd and 3rd picks and was benched, and New England kicked three field goals and HB Green-Ellis ran in for two scores, a 38-7 scoreboard at halftime.

The Brady/Welker combination put the Pats ahead 45-7 before Ryan Torain scored a consolation touchdown with 5 minutes to play, running in from 28 yards.

Statistically, New England had 8 more minutes posession than the Skins. They scored on 7/8 redzone opportunites compared to the Skins 1/2, and turned the ball over just once compared to Washington's 5. Most damning were the passing stats - 285 yards to 83.

The Skins drop to 7-6 after looking comfortable at 7-4 and head to New York next week in a crucial clash against the 6-7 Giants.



PASSING LEADERS

PLAYER | C, A, % | YDS | TD | INT | QBR TOM BRADY |25/43, 58%|301|2|1|85.5
REX GROSSMAN |9/26, 34%|90|0|3|5.8
JOHN BECK |3/7, 50%|14|0|1|10.7

RUSHING LEADERS

PLAYER | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | F BENJARVUS GREEN-ELLIS |23|80|3.4|2|0
RYAN TORAIN |7|45|6.4|1|0
ROY HELU |12|18|1.5|1|0

RECEIVING LEADERS

PLAYER | Catches | Yds | Avg | TD DEION BRANCH |8|75|9.3|1
ROB GRONKOWSKI |4|69|17.2|0
WES WELKER |3|59|19.6|1
ANTHONY ARMSTRONG |5|62|12.4|0

DEFENSIVE LEADERS

PLAYER | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | FF|FR|INT JEROD MAYO |8|2|1|0|1|0
PAT CHUNG |6|1|1|0|0|0
BRANDON MERIWEATHER |4|0|0|0|0|2
BRANDON SPIKES |4|0|0|0|0|1
JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM |4|0|0|1|0|0
ROB NINKOVICH |2|1|0|0|0|1
LARON LANDRY |9|1|1|0|0|0
ADAM CARRIKER |3|1|1|0|0|0
CARLOS ROGERS |3|0|0|0|0|1

*Includes all sacks, interceptions, forced fumbles and recovered fumbles
**Denotes Defensive Touchdown.

KICKING/PUNTING LEADERS

PLAYER | XPA | XPM | FGA | FGM | LONG NICK FOLK |3|3|6|6|44
GRAHAM GANO |2|2|0|0|--

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Week 15 @ Giants​

(7-6)

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(6-7)

QUARTER | -1- | -2- | -3- | -4- | -F- REDSKINS|0|3|7|7|17 GIANTS|0|0|0|35|35

DISASTROUS FOURTH QUARTER SEES SKINS LOSE THIRD STRAIGHT.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan decided to give Grossman one more shot. "He has led us to a position where we can make the playoffs with 3 games to play, I don't think 2 bad outings should spell the end of his playing time." Grossman quickly made him regret the decision as he threw a pick on the first play from scrimmage against New York, leaving the games in the hands of backup QB John Beck.

The first half featured some outstanding defense from the Redskins and a Graham Gano 39 yard FG, giving them a 3-0 lead at halftime in what was, up to that point, a great defensive struggle. The Skins extended that lead and kept up their dominance on defence in the third term. Beck threw his first touchdown pass of the season late in the 3rd to extend the lead to 10-0.

Then began perhaps one of the worst quarters in Redskin history.

The Giants moved past midfield and into the redzone for the first time in the game early in the fourth, and their visit was capped off by a 10 yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning to Devin Thomas.

John Beck looked to respond to that with a scoring drive of his own, and things looked good until he fumbled the ball 25 yards out from the Giants endzone, the ball gathered by Jonathan Goff who returned it 75 yards for the first Giants lead of the game with 5:10 to play.

On the ensuing drive, Beck was picked off by, of all people, DE Justin Tuck. It didn't take long for the Giants to take advantage of the third turnover, Eli Manning hitting Steve Smith down the sideline for a 50 yard touchdown play and a 21-10 Giants lead. And when Ahmad Bradshaw crashed over from 1 yard out 2 minutes later, the game was over. Washington had let a 10-0 lead slip into a 10-28 deficit. Symbolic of the Redskins season thus far, the fourth quarter was a total collapse.

The statistics tell a whole different story to the scoreline.

Washington outgained New York 426 yards to 228. They had 21 first downs compared to the Giants 5, and 593 total yards to the Giants 252. It was turnovers and blown redzone opportunities that gifted New York the win. Washington turned the ball over 3 times and went 0/3 in the redzone compared to the Giants who did not turn the ball over and went 2/2.

Amazingly, Washington dominated possession 31:02 to 12:38.

The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the Skins, who dominated for three quarters before becoming lazy with the ball and lazy in coverage.

Anthony Armstrong recorded a 63 yard touchdown grab with 1:24 to play, but that was nullified by a 50 yard Bradshaw touchdown run on the following play.
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PASSING LEADERS

PLAYER | C, A, % | YDS | TD | INT | QBR JOHN BECK |27/50, 54%|332|2|1|79.7
ELI MANNING |9/21, 42% |172|2|0|103.6

RUSHING LEADERS

PLAYER | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | F ROY HELU |18|57|3.1|0|0
JOHN BECK |2|9|4.5|0|1
AHMAD BRADSHAW |16|86|5.3|2|0

RECEIVING LEADERS

PLAYER | Catches | Yds | Avg | TD ROY HELU |8|80|10.0|1
LEONARD HANKERSON |7|93|13.2|0
ANTHONY ARMSTRONG |4|99|24.7|1
STEVE SMITH |3|113|37.6|1

DEFENSIVE LEADERS

PLAYER | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | FF|FR|INT LARON LANDRY |7|3|1|0|0|0
RYAN KERRIGAN |4|2|1|0|0|0
ADAM CARRIKER |2|1|1|0|0|0
PHILLIP DANIELS |1|1|1|0|0|0
MICHAEL BOLEY |8|1|1|0|0|0
JONATHAN GOFF** |8|0|0|0|1|0
JUSTIN TUCK |6|2|1|1|0|0
KENNY PHILLIPS |5|1|1|1|0|0
BARRY COFIELD |5|1|1|0|0|0
COREY WEBSTER |4|1|0|0|0|1

-Includes all sacks, interceptions, forced and recovered fumbles.
** Denotes defensive touchdown

KICKING/PUNTING LEADERS

PLAYER | XPA | XPM | FGA | FGM | LONG GRAHAM GANO |2|2|1|1|40
LAWRENCE TYNES |5|5|0|0|--

 

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Week 16 vs Vikings​

(6-8)

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(7-7)

QUARTER | -1- | -2- | -3- | -4- | -F- VIKINGS|7|0|7|0|14 REDSKINS|0|7|0|14|21

SKINS KEEP SEASON ALIVE WITH FOURTH QUARTER COMEBACK

Shanahan decided to make the switch back to Grossman for the must-win clash against Minnesota, and it's one he isn't regretting, not yet anyway. Grossman was a lot more careful with the football this time, throwing just the one pick in Washington's 7 point win.

The first quarter went back and forth before Sidney Rice broke the deadlock with 3 minutes to go in the quarter. Up to that point, Washington had 2 visits to the Vikings redzone, but Grossman couldn't finish the job turning the ball over once on an interception and once on a fumble. Despite that, Shanahan stuck with him following some positive signs on those drives. Rice scored on a 79 yard touchdown play.

Washington's next trip to the redzone ended how it needed to with HB Roy Helu scoring on a 7 yard run, his 10th rushing touchdown of the season.

Ponder was proving difficult to contain throughout the game, consistently making plays with his feet when his o-line broke down. He finished with 67 yards rushing including a 3 yard touchdown run in the third quarter to put Minnesota ahead 14-7.

Grossman justified Shanahan's faith mid-way through the fourth when he engineered a drive to move into the Vikings redzone for the fourth time and capped it off with a 5 yard touchdown pass to Roy Helu tying the game at 14 with 7:53 on the clock.

With 1:20 to play and facing first and goal, Washington had the option to run out the clock and kick a field goal as time expired, but when Helu saw a hole open up he ran in for his 3rd touchdown of the game and a 21-14 Washington lead. Dante Hall sealed the victory picking off Ponder with half a minute to play, sending the Skins to an 8-7 record and an unlikely playoff berth.

There were a number of concerns for the Skins - Grossman was sacked 9 times while they were able to bring Ponder down just once.



PASSING LEADERS

PLAYER | C, A, % | YDS | TD | INT | QBR CHRISTIAN PONDER |10/18, 55%|147|1|1|77.7
REX GROSSMAN |20/30, 67%|325|1|1|100.0

RUSHING LEADERS

PLAYER | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | F ADRIAN PETERSON |11|37|3.3|0|0
CHRISTIAN PONDER |9|67|7.4|1|0
ROY HELU |24|122|5.0|2|0
REX GROSSMAN |6|12|2.0|0|1

RECEIVING LEADERS

PLAYER | Catches | Yds | Avg | TD SIDNEY RICE |1|79|79.0|1
ROY HELU |4|34|8.5|1
SANTANA MOSS |4|83|20.7|0
ANTHONY ARMSTRONG |4|78|19.5|0
LEONARD HANKERSON |3|92|30.6|0

DEFENSIVE LEADERS

PLAYER | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | FF|FR|INT CHAD GREENWAY |12|3|1|0|0|0
RAY EDWARDS |10|3|2|0|0|1
KEVIN WILLIAMS |6|4|3|0|1|0
E.J HENDERSON |6|2|2|1|0|0
JARED ALLEN |4|1|1|0|0|0
ASHER ALLEN |4|0|0|0|0|1
PHILLIP DANIELS |2|1|1|0|0|0
DANTE HALL |1|0|0|0|0|1

*Includes all sacks, interceptions, forced fumbles and recovered fumbles
**Denotes Defensive Touchdown.

KICKING/PUNTING LEADERS

PLAYER | XPA | XPM | FGA | FGM | LONG NICK FOLK |3|3|0|0|--
GRAHAM GANO |2|2|0|0|--

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Week 17 @ Eagles​

(8-7)

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(11-4)

QUARTER | -1- | -2- | -3- | -4- | OT | -F- REDSKINS|7|10|7|3|3|30 EAGLES|14|3|0|10|0|27

WASHINGTON CLINCHES PLAYOFF SPOT IN OVERTIME VICTORY

Washington were headed to overtime for the fourth time in ten games. How would it end this time?

Washington started the game at great fashion, with Dante Hall picking off MVP-candidate Mike Vick and returning it 48 yards for a touchdown just 1 minute into the game. The rest of the first quarter belonged to Philly, Ronnie Brown scoring a touchdown from 2 yards out, followed by a Maclin 57 yard touchdown catch, beating the coverage of Redskins CB Kevin Barnes.

Teams traded field goals to open the scoring in the 2nd term to bring it to 10-17 Philly. This was followed by an impressive 10 play drive from Washington which hit a roadblock at 3rd and goal at the 1, before a designed QB sneak resulted in Grossman's first rushing touchdown of the season, tying te game up 20 seconds before halftime.

Washington received the kickoff to open the 2nd half, and again mounted a double-digit play drive, ending in Roy Helu's 4 yard touchdown run to regain the lead for Washington. That lead was extended to 27-17 when Gano was successful on a 37 yard field goal with 9:57 to play in the game.

Poor clock management resulted in the Eagles taking over 6 minutes off the game clock before being forced to settle for a David Akers 35 yard field goal, but enough time was left for the Eagles who were able to force the Skins offense into a 3-and-out, getting the ball back on their own 20 with 1:21 remaining.

Vick moved the ball down the sidelines and tied the game up with a 12 yard touchdown pass to Desean Jackson who broke free across the middle of the field and came up with the catch. Scores locked 27-27 and we were headed to overtime.

With Philly winning the toss, Washington, with their season on the line, sacked Mike Vick on a 2nd and 10 play making it 3rd and 18. The Eagles were forced to punt and Washington started their drive on their own 45. Roy Helu did the rest, rushing the ball 6 times for two first downs to the 22 yard line, before Graham Gano trotted onto the field and was successful for the 15th consecutive attempt dating back to week 6 vs Philly.

Two weeks ago the Skins were all but done. Now they find themselves in the playoffs as the #6 seed and will face none other than Philadelphia next weekend.
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PASSING LEADERS

PLAYER | C, A, % | YDS | TD | INT | QBR REX GROSSMAN |18/24, 75%|161|0|0|92.5
MIKE VICK |10/18, 55% |244|2|2|97.8

RUSHING LEADERS

PLAYER | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | F ROY HELU |32|183|5.7|1|1
REX GROSSMAN |4|13|3.2|1|0
LESEAN MCCOY |18|73|4.0|0|0
MIKE VICK |7|73|10.4|0|0
RONNIE BROWN |2|5|2.5|1|0

RECEIVING LEADERS

PLAYER | Catches | Yds | Avg | TD CHRIS COOLEY |5|44|8.8|0
LEONARD HANKERSON |3|53|17.6|0
JEREMY MACLIN |3|114|38.0|1
DESEAN JACKSON |2|24|12.0|1
RILEY COOPER |1|60|60.0|0

DEFENSIVE LEADERS

PLAYER | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | FF|FR|INT BRIAN ORAKPO |6|3|2|0|0|0
O.J ATOGWE |4|0|0|0|0|1
DANTE HALL |3|1|0|0|0|1
PHILLIP DANIELS |3|1|1|0|0|0
ERNIE SIMS |12|2|1|0|0|0
JAMAR CHANEY |9|1|0|1|0|0
JAQUA PARKER |7|2|1|0|0|0
ANTONIO DIXON |4|2|2|0|0|0

-Includes all sacks, interceptions, forced and recovered fumbles.
** Denotes defensive touchdown

KICKING/PUNTING LEADERS

PLAYER | XPA | XPM | FGA | FGM | LONG GRAHAM GANO |3|3|3|3|40
DAVID AKERS |3|3|2|2|40

 

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AFC NORTH | | NFC NORTH || AFC SOUTH || NFC SOUTH |
STEELERS| 11-5* |PACKERS| 12-4* |TEXANS| 8-8* |FALCONS| 11-5*
RAVENS| 10-6* |BEARS| 10-6* |TITANS| 8-8 |SAINTS| 8-8
BROWNS| 6-10 |VIKINGS| 7-9 |JAGUARS| 8-8 |PANTHERS| 5-11
BENGALS| 5-11 |LIONS| 7-9 |COLTS| 7-9 |BUCCANEERS| 5-11

AFC EAST | | NFC EAST || AFC WEST || NFC WEST |
JETS| 10-6* |EAGLES| 11-5* |CHIEFS| 12-4* |49ERS| 10-6*
PATRIOTS| 8-8 |REDSKINS| 9-7* |CHARGERS| 9-7* |SEAHAWKS| 6-10
BILLS| 5-10-1 |COWBOYS| 8-8 |RAIDERS| 8-8 |RAMS| 6-10
DOLPHINS| 3-12-1 |GIANTS| 8-8 |BRONCOS| 8-8 |CARDINALS| 6-10

* Indicates Playoffs

MVP
Mike Vick, Philadelphia Eagles. 291/476 (61%), 29TD:13INT, 93.3QBR
68 carries - 318 yards, 2TD.

OPOTY
Mike Vick, Philadelphia Eagles. 291/476 (61%), 29TD:13INT, 93.3QBR
68 carries - 318 yards, 2TD.

DPOTY
Red Bryant, Seattle Seahawks. 79 tackles, 23.5 sacks, 2FF.

OROTY
Roy Helu, Washington Redskins. 315 carries, 1228 yards, 3.8 avg, 11TD.
52 catches - 400 yards - 3TD.

DROTY
Robert Quinn, St.Louis Rams. 54 tackles, 14 sacks.
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INDIVIDUAL STATS​

PASSING LEADERS

PLAYER | C, A, % | YDS | TD | INT | QBR | Sacked REX GROSSMAN |308/517, 59%|3,615|18|27*|70.7|38
JOHN BECK |33/65, 51% |383|2|2|66.4|2

RUSHING LEADERS

PLAYER | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Fumb ROY HELU |315|1,228|3.8|11|5
JAMES DAVIS |51|204|4.0|3|0
REX GROSSMAN |40|174|4.3|1|8
RYAN TORAIN |36|104|2.8|1|1
MIKE SELLERS |8|46|5.7|0|0
JOHN BECK |3|7|2.3|0|1
KEILAND WILLIAMS |4|5|1.2|0|0

RECEIVING LEADERS

PLAYER | Catches | Yds | Avg | TD | Drops CHRIS COOLEY |102|1,046|10.2|4|6
ROY HELU |52|400|7.6|3|1
LEONARD HANKERSON |48|715|14.8|2|10
SANTANA MOSS |46|653|14.1|5|10
ANTHONY ARMSTRONG |42|719|17.1|5|5
DONTE STALLWORTH |14|163|11.6|0|5
MIKE SELLERS |10|54|5.4|1|0
FRED DAVIS |10|120|12.0|0|2
RYAN TORAIN |9|68|7.5|0|0
JAMES DAVIS |5|14|2.8|0|0
ROYDELL WILLIAMS |2|32|16.0|0|0

BLOCKING LEADERS

PLAYER | Pancakes | Sacks | Downs Played KORY LICHTENSTEIGER (LG) |1|2|1096
TRENT WILLIAMS (LT) |1|0|866
CASEY RABACH (C) |0|8|935
STEPHEN HEYER (RT) |0|7|1033
ARTIS HICKS (RG) |0|13|1036
MIKE WILLIAMS (RG) |0|2|433

DEFENSIVE LEADERS

PLAYER | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | FF | FR | INT | TD LARON LANDRY |106|19|4.0|4|2|0|1
BRIAN ORAKPO |86|27|7.0|3|1|0|0
RYAN KERRIGAN |73|12|3.0|2|1|1|0
LONDON FLETCHER |71|9|2.0|0|2|0|1
O.J ATOGWE |54|6|1.0|0|0|3|0
KEVIN BARNES |54|7|1.0|0|0|1|0
ROCKY MCINTOSH |53|16|2.0|0|1|0|1
ADAM CARRIKER |46|18|14.0|2|1|1|1
DANTE HALL |45|7|0|2|0|4|1
CARLOS ROGERS |43|3|0|0|1|1|0
PHILLIP DANIELS |38|11|7.0|0|0|0|0
REED DOUGHTY |35|4|1.0|0|1|2|1
LARRY FOOTE |30|6|0|2|0|0|0
CHRIS HORTON |25|1|0|1|0|0|0
ERIC BARTON |24|5|0|0|1|0|0
REGGIE JONES |23|0|0|0|0|0|0
LORENZO ALEXANDER |17|4|1.0|1|1|1|0
VONNIE HOLLIDAY |15|1|0|0|0|0|0
MA'AKE KEMOEATU |10|3|1.0|0|0|0|0
CHRIS WILSON |9|2|0|0|1|0|0
KEDRIC GOLSTON |7|3|2.0|0|0|0|0
EDGAR JONES |5|1|0|0|0|0|0

KICKING LEADERS

PLAYER | XPM/XPA | FGM/FGA | LONG GRAHAM GANO |40/40|27/28|52

PUNTING LEADERS

PLAYER | PUNTS | AVG. | NET AVG JOSH BIDWELL |64|40.7|34.7

RETURNS

PLAYER | KR | KR YDS | KR AVG | TD SANTANA MOSS |52|1,132|21.7|0
DANTE HALL |6|108|28.0|0

PLAYER | PR | PR YDS | PR AVG | TD DANTE HALL |30|188|6.2|0
MALCOLM KELLY |27|168|6.2|0

OFFENSE
YARDS - 5,472 (7th)
PASS YARDS - 3,700 (9th)
RUSH YARDS - 1,772 (11th)
POINTS - 23.4pg (7th)

DEFENSE
YARDS - 4,717 (5th)
PASS YARDS - 3,022 (5th)
RUSH YARDS - 1,692 (22nd)
POINTS - 25.2pg (30th)

 

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WILDCARD @ Eagles​

(9-7)

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(11-5)

QUARTER | -1- | -2- | -3- | -4- | -F- REDSKINS|0|10|14|3|30 EAGLES|7|14|0|3|24

BLOCKED FIELD GOAL HANDS SKINS HUGE UPSET

Philadelphia and Washington have a long and intense rivarly, and some classic matches throughout. Perhaps none more so than this wildcard game.

Things did not start well for Grossman who threw an interception on the first drive of the game. Matters were made worse when free safety Nate Allen was able to beat the attempted tackle of Santana Moss, and return the football 32 yards for a touchdown. A 7-0 lead without the offense stepping on the field gave the Eagles a start they should've taken advantage of.

Defensive dominance continued throughout the quarter, Graham Gano finally put Washington on the board with a 21 yard field goal early in the 2nd term. The Skins offense faced a 1st and goal at the 1, unable to complete the job.

On the ensuing drive, the Skins D was not able to get off the field, allowing three 3rd down conversions before giving up a 2 yard touchdown run to Ronnie Brown, giving Philly a 14-3 lead with 3:40 to play in the half. The Eagles offense continued their 2nd half dominance, taking advantage of a Redskins 3-and-out when Vick hit Desean Jackson for a 57 yard touchdown. You would be forgiven for thinking this one was over.

Thankfully, Grossman clicked into gear just in time. Given 1:50 to play with before halftime, he connected on 4/6 passes for 67 yards before hitting Santana Moss for the Redskins first touchdown of the game 10 seconds out from halftime. The deficit looked a little less daunting at 10-21 going into the break.

After forcing a punt on the first series of the 2nd half, Grossman again was able to move the Skins offense down the field, thanks largely to HB Roy Helu who ran for 5 ypc throughout the game. Grossman capped off the drive with a 1 yard QB sneak into the endzone getting the score back to 17-21, before Helu was able to give the Skins their first lead of the game on their next offensive drive, running down the sideline on a toss play for a 43 yard TD run.

Philly tied the game up at 24 with 7:33 to play in the final term when Akers was successful from 24 yards out, before Washington regained the lead on their next drive, Gano successful from 38 yards, bringing the score to 27-24 with under 5 minutes to play.

Two successful 3rd down conversions by the Eagles on the following drive lined them up with a 42 yard attempt to tie the game with 47 ticks on the clock. David Akers, who was successful on 8/14 field goals from 40-49 yards were Philadelphia's last shot at sending this to overtime. In the end he didn't even have a chance, with Redskins CB Reggie Jones getting around the line untouched, getting a hand on the ball to send it wayward.

The play by Reggie Jones, who made 5 tackles on the season, perhaps goes down as the most important in the context of the season. It also gave Washington their first playoff victory since 2005 and just their third since 1992.

Free Agent pickup Al Harris, who replaced Dante Hall who broke his collarbone in the fourth quarter last week, kept Desean Jackson largely in check apart from his 57 yard touchdown.
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PASSING LEADERS

PLAYER | C, A, % | YDS | TD | INT | QBR REX GROSSMAN |18/27, 67%|210|1|2|71.5
MIKE VICK |15/19, 78% |182|1|0|124.1

RUSHING LEADERS

PLAYER | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | F ROY HELU |17|86|5.0|1|0
JAMES DAVIS |9|58|6.4|0|0
REX GROSSMAN |5|2|0.4|1|0
LESEAN MCCOY |21|99|4.7|0|0
MIKE VICK |8|41|5.1|0|0
RONNIE BROWN |1|2|2.0|1|0

RECEIVING LEADERS

PLAYER | Catches | Yds | Avg | TD LEONARD HANKERSON |4|88|22.0|0
ANTHONY ARMSTRONG |3|40|13.3|0
SANTANA MOSS |1|10|10.0|1
JASON AVANT |5|77|15.4|0
DESEAN JACKSON |4|77|19.2|1

DEFENSIVE LEADERS

PLAYER | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | FF|FR|INT BRIAN ORAKPO |7|2|1|0|1|0
AL HARRIS |5|1|1|0|0|0
ADAM CARRIKER |4|1|1|0|0|0
PHILLIP DANIELS |1|1|1|0|0|0
ERNIE SIMS |10|3|1|0|0|0
NATE ALLEN |4|0|0|0|0|2
JAIQUAWN JARRETT |1|0|0|1|0|0

-Includes all sacks, interceptions, forced and recovered fumbles.
** Denotes defensive touchdown

KICKING/PUNTING LEADERS

PLAYER | XPA | XPM | FGA | FGM | LONG GRAHAM GANO |3|3|2|2|39
DAVID AKERS |3|3|2|1|25

 

[GoChargers]

Wild Card Results

San Diego Chargers (#6) d. New York Jets (#3) 28-24

Houston Texans (#4) d. Baltimore Ravens (#5) 31-30

Washington Redskins (#6) d. Philadelphia Eagles (#3) 27-24

San Fransisco 49ers (#4) d. Chicago Bears (#5) 27-24
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FINAL EIGHT
1. Kansas City Chiefs (#1)
2. Pittsburgh Steelers (#2)
3. Houston Texans (#4)
4. San Diego Chargers (#6)

1. Green Bay Packers (#1)
2. Atlanta Falcons (#2)
3. San Fransisco 49ers (#4)
4. Washington Redskins (#6)

 

[Francishansch]

looks so good .

 

[JBregz]

:fap: All caught up. You gotta update this.