SkinsFanInTennessee Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 ES Coverage & Interactive Game Day Thread: 2015 #Redskins versus Falcons 10/11/2015 It is my pleasure to welcome to beautiful Atlanta! After a day of dreary rain and nasty weather, the sun is out and the sun is shinning on our beloved Redskins team. After attending last night’s Redskins Rally and talking to countless fans, the consensus is that there is a feeling of cautious optimism surrounding this game. At times the Skins have looked like the same old mistake and penalty riddled team that we all have watched year after year. Then at other times they look like the have started to turned the corner with a rushing attack that currently leads the league at 139.5 yards per game. Coupled with a defense that is only giving up 78.0 yards a game, which ranks 2nd in the league. With the Falcons coming into this game undefeated at 4-0 (3-0 against the NFC East) this should be a great measuring stick to see how far the Redskins have come. Buckle-up folks, this should be a good one. Please follow along in-game on Twitter @Skinsfanintn2Redskins announce the following players inactive: 10 QB Robert Griffin III 11 WR DeSean Jackson 23 CB DeAngelo Hall 29 CB Chris Culliver 73 DE Frank Kearse 74 G Arie Kouandjio 86 TE Jordan Reed 14 Ryan Grant will start at WR in place of 11 DeSean Jackson 41 Will Blackmon will start at CB in place of 29 Chris Culliver 26 Bashaud Breeland will start at CB in place of 23 DeAngelo Hall 89 Derek Carrier will start at TE in place of 86 Jordan Reed Falcons announce the following players inactive: 16 WR Justin Hardy 22 CB Dezmen Southward 30 S Charles Godfrey 52 LB Justin Durant 66 C Gino Gradkowski 72 T Bryce Harris 93 DE Malliciah Goodman 59 Joplo Bartu will start at LB in place of 52 Justin Durant First Quarter Recap: Skins played a nice quarter despite their first drive being killed by a holding penalty. Defense came up with a big turnover as the Falcons were driving. The while most of the first quarter the skins couldn't run the ball, the last drive of the first quarter they started to have success running outside of the tackles. Kirk has looked comfortable in the pocket with a couple of nice throws. End of the first 0-0 game. Halftime: Boys and girls while it wasn't a perfect half, it was about as good as the Redskins could hope for as again they are ahead at the half. Kirk Cousins hit Derek Carrier with a 7 yd TD pass in the second quarter. The Falcons answered with 42 yr FG to cut the lead to 7-3. The first quarter belonged to the Redskins and the Falcons claimed the second and evened out the time of possession. The Falcons held the ball for the majority of the 2nd quarter after only holding the ball for 5:40 in the first quarter. Neither team was able to capitalize on turnovers however and the score at the half remains 7-3. Falcons to receive the 2nd half kick off. Third Quarter Recap: Well it appears that neither team is really interested in taking over the game. Both teams have missed chances to take control of the game. The Falcons finally made a FG to cut the lead to 7-6. No matter the outcome of the game you have to be impressed that the Skins D has held the high scoring offense in check. Kirk needs to hit his receivers in order to extend the drive. So far he doesn't look sharp in the second half. Forth Quarter/OT Well after allowing ATL to drive down and score the winning touchdown with :24 secs left, Kirk Cousins engineered a 3 play scoring drive capped off by a 53 yd FG by Hopkins as time expired to send us to overtime. Redskins won the toss and received the ball first in OT and gained two first downs before Kirk does the unthinkable and throws a pick 6 on an out route while under pressure. GAME..SET...MATCH Takeaways WE learned this isn't the same Redskins team that we have watched over the last few seasons. This team does know how to come back and answer the bell in the late rounds. Much will be talked about Kirks bad decision, however there is more to be impressed with. The good news is the Redskins are on the right path, they are INDEED headed in the right direction. This team continues to show a lot of heart and hustle. The rest of the season should be fun to watch, at least it will be competitive and entertaining to see. Well it has been fun, but its time to pack it up and head home, but I go home with a MUCH better feeling about my team than when I left here back in 2013. Photos from today's game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Good seeing you guys last night here is to a good game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanInTennessee Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Good to see you and the Mrs. again Hap. Congratulations again on the retirement!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Skins Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Watch out for Roddy White! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 How many posters will lose their minds if Hankerson has a big day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 How many posters will lose their minds if Hankerson has a big day? Eh, can't lose something that's already missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I've been posting what I'm expecting, but I allow some (even realistic) hope to be pleasantly surprised. Either way, no meltdown for me no matter what. Outside of in-the-moment venting (and not of the repeated stupidly over-done drama queen or loudmouth dumbass variety), I'm not really into being around the guys who do the silly angry flailing spaz to excess as a routine, which has always seemed popular with some folks as part of their "sports enjoyment." I like to save that flailing spaz stuff for dates and parties. Now, the long-term depression and life-draining sense of frustration-cum-hopelessness I sure identity with and manifest. I reccomend your own living-room knife-throwing board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 FYI They just finished repainting the field about an hour ago. It still needs a Wet Paint sign on it. Also, Skins are wearing white jersey, gold pants today. So, no Hulkamania look today. Roberts is ACTIVE today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonesbr549 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Ready, hope the team brings the A game today, they will need it. Come on Kirk, build on last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 FYI Roberts is ACTIVE today Only because there is no room for him on the inactive list today. Maybe being sat down for a couple of weeks will give him incentive to do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I'm trying to decide whether to hang out in this thread or pour boiling water down my pants. Tough call. Let's get it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearlessNelms Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Skins are going to play well today. Just don't turn the ball over and there's a better than good chance we'll get on the bus at 3-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Hope SFIT is the good luck charm! We know TK isn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanInTennessee Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Thanks Zoony, but so far my road record isn't so great But the spread in the press box was on point. #bbqbrisket Skins take the field for warmups, pretty good ovation from the crowd. All signs point to a great turnout of Skins fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 We're celebrating my Grandma's birthday today, and going to see a Celtic women's performance. Unfortunately, it's at 3pm. I'll be keeping tabs from in the car, but I'll miss the last hour entirely. Oh well, it's only one week, and worth it. Hopefully we'll play them tough and win, but even if we lose, if we keep it close, that will be a good omen, playing the 4-0 Falcons close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanInTennessee Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 BIG KEY: Redskins Ball Control, Falcons offense can't score from the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Hopefully Derek Carrier will have a career day and be a hot waiver pickup next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Gruden 1-8 on the road. 26% of the salary cap on IR or inactive. Shock the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanInTennessee Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Observation: Falcons WR Julio Jones is moving very slowly and gingerly during on-field warm ups. Reports have him at 80% today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho fan Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Observation: Falcons WR Julio Jones is moving very slowly and gingerly during on-field warm ups. Reports have him at 80% today. This is your observation? Because others reporting he is looking great. I just swapped him out on draft kings hoping he is not 100%. I hate owning players going against the Skins anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanInTennessee Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 This is your observation? Because others reporting he is looking great. I just swapped him out on draft kings hoping he is not 100%. I hate owning players going against the Skins anyway. Yes with my own two eyes this is my observation. Keep in mind he only took 4 reps all week in practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Tons of Skins fans there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyfan1993 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Gruden 1-8 on the road. 26% of the salary cap on IR or inactive. Shock the world! Was about to argue with you on your math there, but yep 1-8. 1-7 last year (lone road win coming in Dallas) and 0-1 this season (loss coming @ giants week 3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon75 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I will second that Skins fans everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Crap! Just heard we're going to be without Eddie Royal again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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