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Redskins Offense
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards at catch (2763)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in pass completions of 25+ yards (39)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in average rushing yards on second down (5.48)

»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in percentage of 3-and-out drives (13.2%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in plays of 20+ yards (68)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in total yards per play (6.39)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards (4391)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (303.0)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards per game (313.6)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in receptions (367)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in receptions per game (26.2)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down passing plays gaining 4+ yards (60.7%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.09)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in passing yards per play (7.81)
»» Ranks tied for second in the NFC and NFL in pass completions of 20+ yards (59)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in total yards per game (406.6)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in second-down conversion percentage (36.6%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in average receiving yards (12.0)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in passing yards per completion (11.96)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in third-down conversion percentage (44.8%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in average receiving yards at catch (7.5)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in pass attempts per game (38.8)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in pass attempts (543)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and tied for seventh in the NFL in third and medium conversion percentage (51.1%)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in passing first-downs (203)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in average yards gained on first-down (5.99)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and tied for seventh in the NFL in third and long conversion percentage (51.1%)

»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in pass completion percentage (67.6%)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in first-downs per game (22.0)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in total firstdowns made (308)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in points per game (24.6)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in offensive points scored (339)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in receiving targets (533)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in targets per game (38.1)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in percentage of passing firstdowns (37.4%)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in average yards to go on second-down (7.83)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down plays gaining 4+ yards (51.7%)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average rushing yards (4.41)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts gaining 10+ yards (12.5%)
»» Ranks tied for sixth in the NFC in rushing touchdowns (13)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in passing touchdowns (23)
»» Ranks tied for seventh in the NFC in rush attempts gaining 10+ yards (41)

»» Ranks eighth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in percentage of rushing first-downs (23.7%)

Redskins Defense
»» Ranks tied for second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in fumbles forced (15)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in tackles for loss (76)
»» Ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in sacks (36)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in total tackles (859)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in assisted tackles (258)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in sack yards (239)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in solo tackles (601)
»» Ranks seventh in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in sacks per pass attempt (6.90%)

Redskins Special Teams
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in field goal attempts (38)
»» Ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL for longest punt return (85)

»» Ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in field goals made (31)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in percentage of kickoffs for touchbacks (70.4%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in kicking points (123)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in average punt return yards (12.7)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in total punt return yards (304)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks (57)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in kickoffs (81)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in kickoff yards (5056)

»» Ranks eighth in the NFC in average starting line position after kickoff (24.7)
»» Ranks eighth in the NFC in average kickoff yards (62.4)

Redskins Players
»» Will Compton ranks fourth in the NFC and tied for seventh in the NFL in assisted tackles (42)

»» Kirk Cousins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing yards at catch (2733)
»» Cousins ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in passing plays of 25+ yards (38)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in pass completions per game (26.1)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in pass completions (366)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.04)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing yards (4360)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (311.4)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in pass attempts (542)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing first-downs (202)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in average passing yards at catch (7.5)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in pass attempts per game (38.7)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in passing yards per completion (11.91)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in pass completion percentage (67.5%)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in percentage of pass completions resulting in a first-down (37.3%)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC in passing touchdowns (23)
»» Cousins ranks eighth in the NFC in yards after catch by a quarterback (1627)

»» Jamison Crowder ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in average punt return yards (13.1)
»» Crowder ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in longest punt return (85)
»» Crowder ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in punt return yards (288)
»» Crowder ranks fourth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in punt returns (22)

»» Vernon Davis ranks first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in average yards after catch amongst tight ends (5.3)
»» Davis ranks third in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in average receiving yards amongst tight ends (12.7)
»» Davis ranks fifth in the NFC in receiving yards amongst tight ends (646)
»» Davis ranks sixth in the NFC in average yards at catch amongst tight ends (7.4)
»» Davis ranks eighth in the NFC in yards after catch amongst tight ends (216)

»» Pierre Garcon ranks tied for eighth in the NFC in receiving firstdowns (46)

»» Dustin Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in field goals attempted (38)
»» Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks (57)
»» Hopkins ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in percentage of kickoffs for touchbacks (72.2%)
»» Hopkins ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in field goals made (31)
»» Hopkins ranks tied for second in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in total kickoffs (79)
»» Hopkins ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in total kickoff yards (5056)

»» DeSean Jackson ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in average receiving yards at catch (13.3)
»» Jackson ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in average receiving yards (17.5)
»» Jackson ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in longest reception (80)
»» Jackson ranks eighth in the NFC in receiving yards at catch (652)

»» Matt Jones ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in percentage of rushing first-downs (28.3%)
»» Jones ranks third in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts gaining 10+ yards (14.1%)
»» Jones ranks fifth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average rushing yards (4.65)

»» Rob Kelley ranks third in the NFC and NFL in rushing yards amongst rookies (595)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and NFL in rushing yards per game amongst rookies (45.8)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts amongst rookies (137)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts per game amongst rookies (10.5)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in longest rush attempt amongst rookies (66)
»» Kelley ranks sixth in the NFC in average rushing yards amongst rookies (4.3)

»» Ryan Kerrigan ranks third in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in sacks (11)
»» Kerrigan ranks third in the NFC and NFL in sack yards (84)
»» Kerrigan ranks fourth in the NFC and tied for fourth in NFL in tackles for loss (15)

»» Trent Murphy ranks tied for seventh in the NFC in sacks (8)

»» Jordan Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receptions per game amongst tight ends (5.5)
»» Reed ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in receiving yards per game amongst tight ends (58.7)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and NFL in targets per game amongst tight ends (7.5)
»» Reed ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in receiving first-downs amongst tight ends (39)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in percentage of receptions resulting in a first-down (63.9%)
»» Reed ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in receptions amongst tight ends (61)
»» Reed ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in receiving yards amongst tight ends (646)
»» Reed ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in yards at catch amongst tight ends (416)
»» Reed ranks sixth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in targets amongst tight ends (83)
»» Reed ranks seventh in the NFC in yards after catch amongst tight ends (230)
»» Reed ranks seventh in the NFC in average receiving yards amongsttight ends (10.6)
»» Reed ranks eighth in the NFC in average yards at catch amongst tight ends (6.8)

»» The Redskins entering the game with a 25-24 all time record in Saturday games, including postseason play.
»» The Redskins seeking a third consecutive Saturday victory (including wins in 2014 and 2015) for the first time since the 2004-05 seasons (Week 15 in 2004, Week 16 and NFC Wild Card Round in 2005).
»» The Redskins riding an active six-game winning streak against the Bears. The six-game unbeaten streak is the Redskins’ longest active streak against any opponent.
»» The Redskins playing at Soldier Field in back-to-back years for the first time since 2003-04. The Redskins defeated the Bears, 24-21, at Soldier Field in 2015.
»» The Redskins seeking their first four-game road winning streak in their series history against the Bears since the 1986-97 seasons.
»» The Redskins improving upon their team-record three 500 yard games this season.
»» The Redskins recording their fourth 500-yard game this season to tie for the sixth-most in a season in NFL history.
»» The 2016 Redskins adding to their current team record by exceeding 300 yards of offense in a 19th consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season.
»» The 2016 Redskins (5,692) gaining 562 yards to break the franchise record for total net yards in a single season (6,253 in 1989).
»» The Redskins (5,692) gaining 308 yards to reach 6,000 net yards in a season for the fourth time in team history (1983, 1989 and 2012).
»» The 2016 Redskins (4,242) passing for 108 yards to break the team record for net passing yardage in a single season in team history (4,349 in 1989).
»» The Redskins recording 15 passing first downs to break the team record for passing first downs in a single season (217 in 1989).
»» The Redskins completing 20 passes to break the team record for completions in a single season (386 in 2015).
»» The Redskins recording a sack in a 23rd consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season. Washington's active streak ranks first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL (Denver, 31; Oakland, 28; Cincinnati, 27).
»» The Redskins pushing a regular season sack streak to 23 games for the first time since a 30-game span across the 2008-10 seasons.
»» The Redskins (36) recording four sacks to record the team's first 40-sack season since 2011.

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»» Cornerback Bashaud Breeland (one) intercepting a pass to become the first member of the Redskins since Fred Smoot (2001-03) to open a career with multiple interceptions in three straight seasons.

»» Quarterback Kirk Cousins adding to his team record 4,360 passing yards this season.
»» Cousins setting a new team record with his eighth 300-yard passing game this season. Cousins holds the existing team record with seven 300-yard passing games in both 2015 and 2016.
»» Cousins adding to his team records for career 300-yard passing games (19, including 18 in regular season play) and 400-yard passing games (three).
»» Cousins recording back-to-back 300-yard passing games for the fourth time this season (Weeks 1-2, 7-8 and 11-12).
»» Cousins (two) adding to his team record for 400-yard passing games in a single season.
»» Cousins recording his third 400-yard passing game this season to tie Philip Rivers (2013), Tony Romo (2012), Eli Manning (2011) and Dan Marino (1986) for the third-most 400-yard games in a single season in NFL history.
»» Cousins throwing eight passes to become the seventh player to reach 1,500 career attempts with the Redskins.
»» Cousins breaking his own single-season team record for passing attempts in a single season (543 in 2015) with his second pass on Saturday.
»» Cousins recording 15 completions to become the sixth player in team history with 1,000 career completions.
»» Cousins eclipsing his own team record for completions in a single season (379 in 2015) with 14 more completions.
»» Cousins throwing a touchdown pass in an 18th consecutive road game to tie Joe Theismann for the longest streak of road games with a passing touchdown (18 from 1982-85).
»» Cousins (23) throwing two touchdown passes to register the seventh 25-touchdown passing season in team history, joining Sonny Jurgensen (31 in 1967), himself (29 in 2015), Joe Theismann (29 in 1983), Jurgensen (28 in 1966), Mark Rypien (28 in 1991) and Sammy Baugh (25 in 1947).
»» Cousins (seven) rushing for a touchdown to tie Robert Griffin III, Eddie LeBaron, Mark Rypien and Norm Snead (eight each) for the fourth-most career rushing touchdowns by a Redskins quarterback

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»» Wide receiver Jamison Crowder (828) accruing 172 more receiving yards in 2016 to become the fourth member of the Redskins to post a 1,000-yard receiving season within the first two years of an NFL career (Gary Clark in 1986, Charlie Brown in 1983 and Rod Gardner in 2002).
»» Crowder (seven in 2016) becoming the first Redskins wide receiver with eight touchdown receptions in a single season since Santana Moss in 2012. (Tight end Jordan Reed had 11 touchdown receptions in 2015.)
»» Crowder (seven in 2016) catching two touchdowns to become the first member of the Redskins to record nine touchdown receptions in a single season within the first two years of an NFL career.
»» Crowder (nine) recording his 10th career touchdown reception to become the fifth member of the Redskins to compile 10 touchdown receptions in the first two seasons of an NFL career (Charlie Brown, 16; Chris Cooley, 13; Gary Clark, 12; Rod Gardner, 12).
»» Crowder tying a single-season team record with his second punt return touchdown of the season (Brian Mitchell in 1991 and 1994, Mike Nelms in 1981, Bert Zagers in 1957 and John Williams in 1952).

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»» Tight end Vernon Davis (502) chasing Dallas Clark and Frank Wycheck (505 each) for 10th on the NFL's list of career receptions by a tight end.
»» Davis adding to his 57 career touchdown receptions, eighth most of any tight end in NFL history.
»» Davis catching three touchdowns to tie former Redskins great Jerry Smith (60) for sixth-most touchdowns by a tight end in NFL history.

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»» Wide receiver Pierre Garçon extending his streak of consecutive regular season games played with a reception to 101, the fifth longest active streak in the NFL (Larry Fitzgerald, 193; Brandon Marshall, 158; Steve Smith Sr., 141; Michael Crabtree, 109). Seventytwo of the games in Garçon’s streak have come with Washington, the third-longest streak by a member of the Redskins since the 1970 merger.
»» Garçon (851) gaining 149 receiving yards to post the 29th 1,000-yard receiving season in team history.
»» Garçon posting his second 1,000-yard receiving season with the Redskins to join Gary Clark (five), Art Monk (five), Santana Moss (three), Henry Ellard (three), Ricky Sanders (two) and Bobby Mitchell (two) as the only players with multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons in team history.
»» Garçon (21) chasing No. 11 Rod Gardner (22) and No. 10 Michael Westbrook (24) on the team's career receiving touchdowns list.

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»» Kicker Dustin Hopkins adding to his existing single-season career highs in field goals (31) and points (123).
»» Hopkins (31) making three field goals to break Mark Moseley's record (33 in 1983) for the most in a single season in team history.
»» Hopkins (123) chasing No. 6 Terry Allen (126 in 1996), No. 5 Chip Lohmiller (128 in 1989), No. 4 Lohmiller (131 in 1990), No. 3 John Riggins (144 in 1983) and No. 2 Lohmiller (149) on the franchise's single-season scoring list.
»» Hopkins (237) scoring 13 points to become the 18th player in Redskins history (including both kickers and position players) to record 250 career points.
»» Hopkins (237) chasing No. 6. Sam Baker (253) on the franchise's list of career points by a kicker.
»» Hopkins (56) chasing No. 6 Graham Gano (59) and No. 5 Kai Forbath (60) on the team’s list for career field goals made.
»» Hopkins kicking three or more field goals in a seventh game this season to tie Mark Moseley (seven in 1983) for the most three field goal games in a season in team history.
»» Hopkins recording a third four-field-goal game this year to tie Mark Moseley (three in 1983) and Chip Lohmiller (three in 1990) for the most games with four field goals in a single season in team history.

»» Wide receiver DeSean Jackson (491) catching nine passes to reach 500 career receptions.
»» Jackson (46) scoring four receiving touchdowns to reach 50 career receiving touchdowns.
»» Jackson (four) scoring his fifth career receiving touchdown of 80 yards or more to tie NFL records set by Derrick Alexander, Lance Alworth, Bob Hayes and Jerry Rice.
»» Jackson (22) recording a 60-plus-yard touchdown (including returns) to tie Jerry Rice (23) for the most total touchdowns of 60 yards or more in NFL history.
»» Jackson (26) recording a 50-plus-yard touchdown to tie Terrell Owens (27) for third in total touchdowns of 50 yards or more (including returns) in the NFL since the 1970 merger.
»» Jackson (10) recording his 12th 100-yard receiving game with the Redskins to tie Michael Westbrook (12) for seventh-most in team history.
»» Jackson tying the Redskins’ team record by recording three consecutive 100-yard games for the first time in his career.

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»» Running back Robert Kelley recording a rushing touchdown in three consecutive games for the first time in his career.
»» Kelley (six) chasing Nos. 3 Don Bosseler and Robert Griffin III (seven each) and No. 2 Skip Hicks (eight in 1998) on the team’s list of rushing touchdowns by a rookie.

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»» Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan starting his 95th consecutive game, the second-longest active streak among active NFL linebackers. Kerrigan has not missed a start in his NFL career.
»» Kerrigan (58.5) posting 1.5 sacks to become the third member of the Redskins to record 60.0 sacks since the NFL adopted sacks as an official statistic in 1982 (Dexter Manley and Charles Mann).
»» Kerrigan (11.0) recording 2.5 sacks to tie his single-season career high of 13.5 sacks, set in 2014.
»» Kerrigan (11.0) chasing Nos. 8 Dave Butz (11.5 in 1983) and Charles Mann (11.5 in 1991) and No. 7 Marco Coleman (12.0 in 2000) on the team's list of sacks in single season since 1982.

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»» Linebacker Trent Murphy adding to his career-high 8.0 sacks this season after entering the year with 6.0 sacks in his first two NFL seasons from 2014-15.
»» Murphy (8.0) recording two sacks to give the Redskins multiple players with 10.0 sacks in a single season for the first time since 2009 (Andre Carter and Brian Orakpo, 11.0 each).

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»» Cornerback Josh Norman (two) matching his single-season career high with his next forced fumble (three in 2015).

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»» Tight end Jordan Reed (243) catching two passes to move past Don Warren (244) in team history for third-most career receptions by a tight end and 12th most career receptions by any player.
»» Reed (243) recording seven receptions to become the 12th player to catch 250 career passes as a member of the Redskins.
»» Reed (19) catching a touchdown to become the 16th player in team history to record 20 touchdown receptions with the Redskins.
»» Reed (19) catching a touchdown to surpass Clint Didier (19) for sole possession of fourth-most by a tight end in Redskins history.
»» Reed (19) chasing Jean Fugett (21) for third-most receiving touchdowns by a tight end in Redskins history.
»» Reed (six) scoring multiple receiving touchdowns to move past Santana Moss (six) for sole possession of the sixth-most games with multiple touchdown receptions by a member of the Redskins since 1960.
»» Reed continuing his strong career performance against the Bears. In two career games vs. Chicago, Reed has recorded 18 receptions on 18 targets for 254 yards with two touchdowns.

Defeat!!!

Panthers 26 - 15 Redskins 

Hello everybody, JimmiJo here. I am joined by my partner of the ages; TheMurf, and together we will bring you the goings-on for tonight's matchup featuring the Washington Redskins versus the Carolina Panthers. 

After a few weeks in the wilderness, the Redskins again control their destiny. As I type they are the 6th and final seed for the NFC playoffs. They need to win tonight to secure the position, at least for this week. For the record, a loss doesn't mean they cannot still get in, but it hands their fate to someone else, again.

The bookies have the Redskins favored by 7. And while that's encouraging in that vegas usually knows what they are doing; a voice inside reminds of Washington's dismal prime-time performances, at least since I've been covering since 2006.

That said I feel good about the Redskins' chances. They know how important this is. They also have a kick-ass offense. On the flip-side Carolina has had a poor season and are likely looking forward to getting it behind them in order to begin working on next. 

This doesn't mean they wouldn't love to shine on national TV. And there is the thing called pride. So I am not expecting a capitulation prior to kickoff. But a good punch in the mouth should be enough to convince them it's just not worth it.

Except for the reality that is Washington's defense. The technical term for how they are playing lately is; "sucks." But they have been opportunistic and a turnover can help put this one away.

Here's to a good match. 

Photos

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Audio

Inactives

Washington

- Nate Sudfield
- Rashad Ross
- Matt Jones
- Su'a Cravens
- Will Compton
- Vinston Painter
- Kory Lichtensteiger

Carolina
- Cameron Artis-Payne
- Jeremy Cash
- Luke Kuechly
- Daryl Williams
- Chris Manhertz
- Paul Soliai
- Charles Johnson

Final Pregame Thoughts

There is a healthy dose of skepticism towards the Redskins among the handful of beat-reporters I spoke with. These people are not haters, but are taking the poor performance of Washington's defense along with the front-seven of Carolina into consideration.

That said I still believe (which is not really worth much). I think the notion of controlling their own destiny is too much to let slip.

I guess we will see shortly.

Please follow-along in-game at Twitter @Skinscast. Murf is @HomerMcFanboy 

See you at the half...

Half

After the Cousins' pick I expected Carolina to score another TD and for the game to be over. Somehow a roughing non-call coupled with a taunting call on Cam Newton acted as the big momentum switch Washington needed to get things going. A touchdown drive later and we have a 4-point game with the Redskins getting the ball to start the 2nd half.

The Panthers missed a chance to put the Redskins away. Now it is anyone's game.

See you after...

JimmiJo

Turnovers. Tackling. Time of possession. Sometimes it is just not your night.

The Washington Redskins lost to the Carolina Panthers, 26-15 to jeopardize their playoff chances with two games remaining on the season.

In tonight’s loss Washington struggled in the one area they have been most consistent this year; the offense. Interceptions and fumbles. Poor throws and drops. Anemic on third down and inept when rushing. It added up to an inconsistent outing.

But the Redskins also struggled in the one area you would expect; the defense. Whether it was giving up big runs to Jonathan Stewart, or big throws to Greg Olson and Ted Ginn. Washington allowed a 30-plus yard scamper on 3^rd-and-1.

Not to be left-out, teams contributed their own let-downs, providing poor starting field position, and allowing big returns from the Panthers’ return men.

These added up to Washington once again on the outside looking in for a playoff berth, needing help from someone to get back into contention.

Talk about a missed opportunity.

Dallas’ victory over Tampa Bay gave the Redskins something they sorely desired; control of their destiny. Yet they played as if they couldn’t wait to squander the chance.

Carolina’s first-half drives went field goal, punt, touchdown, field goal, punt, punt. The Redskins conversely, went punt, field goal, interception, punt, touchdown, punt.

The score was 13-9 in favor of Carolina at the half with Washington scheduled to receive the 2^nd half kickoff.

Will Blackmon returned Washington’s ball to only their 14 to start the 3^rd quarter. And on first down, Kirk Cousins was sacked with the Panthers recovering at the Redskins’ one yard-line. Two-plays later the Panthers scored their second touchdown.

Washington would add only another field goal to their score while Carolina added a total of 10 to bring the 4th quarter score to 23-12.

Worse than the score was the plays where Panther receivers were running free to big yards. Washington’s defense many times failed to account for a free receiver, or couldn’t stop Stewart running out of the backfield.

The Redskins did have opportunities. When Carolina kicker Graham Gano missed a field goal with just over 6-minutes to go, Washington had the ball and enough time to overcome an 11-point deficit.

They marched down to the Carolina 6, but an illegal use of hands against Morgan Moses put them back to the 16 on third down. Chris Thompson dropped the ensuing pass attempt, which brought out Dustin Hopkins to kick a 34-yard field goal.

Down 8 with 3:44 remaining, The Redskins decided to kick off and rely on their defense to provide another drive opportunity.

Instead Jonathan Stewart ran the 1^st down hand off 34-yards to the Redskins’ 36. Two plays later, another 10-yard scamper from Stewart.

Ahead 23-15 and at the Washington 23-yard line, Carolina looked to put the game on-ice with a Gano field goal at the two-minute warning.

He did.

Cam Newton ended the night 21/37 for 300-yards and 2 touchdowns with a passer rating of 101.1.

Kirk Cousins completed 32/47 for 316-yards and 1 interception for a rating of 77.96.

Washington is now 7-6-1 on the season.

Redskins Offense
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in percentage of 3-and-out drives (10.9%)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards at catch (2448)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in pass completions of 25+ yards (39)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in plays of 20+ yards (64)

»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in total yards per game (412.1)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in total yards per play (6.45)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in receptions per game (25.8)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards (4076)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (302.8)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards per game (313.5)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in receptions (335)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down passing plays gaining 4+ yards (61.3%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.22)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in passing yards per play (7.94)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in second-down conversion percentage (37.2%)
»» Ranks tied for second in the NFC and NFL in pass completions of 20+ yards (55)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in third-and-medium conversion percentage (52.3%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing first-downs (189)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in average receiving yards (12.2)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in passing yards per completion (12.17)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in third-down conversion percentage (46.9%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in average receiving yards at catch (7.3)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in average rushing yards (4.50)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in average yards gained on first-down (6.03)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in average yards to go on seconddown (7.70)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down plays gaining 4+ yards (52.4%)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC in rushing yards (1421)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC in rushing yards per game (109.3)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in percentage of pass completions (67.5%)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in third-and-long conversion percentage (31.3%)

»» Ranks fifth in the NFC in yards after catch by a quarterback (1630)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC in average time of possession per game (30:08)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in first-downs per game (22.3)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in total first-downs made (290)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in pass attempts per game (38.2)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in pass attempts (496)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in points per game (25.4)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in offensive points scored (324)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in receiving targets (486)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in targets per game (37.4)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in percentage of pass completions resulting in a first-down (38.1%)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in percentage of rushing plays gaining 10+ yards (12.7%)
»» Ranks tied for fifth in the NFC in passing touchdowns (23)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in percentage of rushing first-downs (24.1%)

»» Ranks eighth in the NFC in rushing first-downs (76)

Redskins Defense
»» Ranks tied for second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in fumbles forced (14)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in tackles for loss (71)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in sacks (34)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and tied for sixth in the NFL in total tackles (787)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in sack yards (229)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in assisted tackles (231)

»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in solo tackles (556)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in sacks per pass attempt (7.01%)

Redskins Special Teams
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in field goal attempts (35)
»» Ranks tied for first in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in field goals made (28)
»» Ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL for longest punt return (85)

»» Ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in percentage of kickoffs for touchbacks (71.1%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in kicking points (114)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in average punt return yards (13.8)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in total punt return yards (290)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks (54)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in kickoffs (76)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in kickoff yards (4731)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC in average starting line position after kickoff (24.9)

Redskins Players
»» Will Compton ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in assisted tackles (42)

»» Kirk Cousins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing yards at catch (2418)
»» Cousins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing plays of 25+ yards (38)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in pass completions per game (25.7)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in pass completions (334)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.17)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing first-downs (188)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing yards (4045)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (311.2)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in average passing yards at catch (7.2)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in passing yards per completion (12.11)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in pass attempts (495)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in pass completion percentage (67.5%)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in percentage of pass completions resulting in a first-down (38.0%)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in pass attempts per game (38.1)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in yards after catch by a quarterback (1627)

»» Jamison Crowder ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in average punt return yards (14.4)
»» Crowder ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in longest punt return (85)
»» Crowder ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in punt return yards (274)
»» Crowder ranks seventh in the NFC in yards after catch (364)

»» Vernon Davis ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in average yards after catch amongst tight ends (5.8)
»» Davis ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in average receiving yards amongst tight ends (13.5)
»» Davis ranks seventh in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average yards at catch amongst tight ends (7.6)
»» Davis ranks eighth in the NFC in receiving yards amongst tight ends (497)

»» Dustin Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in field goals attempted (35)
»» Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in percent of kickoffs resulting in a touchback (73%)
»» Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in touchbacks on kickoffs (54)
»» Hopkins ranks tied for first in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in field goals made (28)
»» Hopkins ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in total kickoff yards (4731)
»» Hopkins ranks second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in total kickoffs (74)

»» DeSean Jackson ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in average receiving yards (17.8)
»» Jackson ranks second in the NFC and NFL in average receiving yards at catch (13.8)
»» Jackson ranks tied for fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in longest reception (80)

»» Matt Jones ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in percentage of rushing first-downs (28.3%)
»» Jones ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts gaining 10+ yards (14.1%)
»» Jones ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in average rushing yards (4.65)

»» Rob Kelley ranks third in the NFC and NFL in rushing yards amongst rookies (587)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and NFL in rushing yards per game amongst rookies (48.9)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts amongst rookies (128)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts per game amongst rookies (10.7)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in longest rush attempt amongst rookies (66)
»» Kelley ranks fifth in the NFC in average rushing yards amongst rookies (4.6)

»» Ryan Kerrigan ranks second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in sacks (11)
»» Kerrigan ranks third in the NFC and NFL in sack yards (84)
»» Kerrigan ranks tied for third in the NFC and NFL in tackles for loss (14)

»» Trent Murphy ranks tied for fifth in the NFC in sacks (8)

»» Jordan Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in targets per game amongst tight ends (8.2)

»» Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receptions per game amongst tight ends (6.0)
»» Reed ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in receiving yards per game amongst tight ends (64)
»» Reed ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in receptions amongst tight ends (60)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in receiving first downs amongst tight ends (39)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in receiving yards amongst tight ends (640)
»» Reed ranks fifth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in yards at catch amongst tight ends (410)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC in yards after catch amongst tight ends (230)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in targets amongst tight ends (82)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in percentage of receptions resulting in a first-down (65%)
»» Reed ranks seventh in the NFC in average receiving yards amongst tight ends (10.7)

»» The Redskins putting together a five-game home winning streak in back-to-back seasons. The Redskins won five straight home games across Weeks 2-12 last season and have won four straight home games this season dating back to Week 4.
»» The Redskins winning five home games in consecutive years for the first time since the 1996-97 seasons.
»» The Redskins playing their first home game in 29 days (Nov. 20 vs. Green Bay).
»» The Redskins improving upon their 7-5 all-time record against the Panthers, including a 5-1 series record at home.
»» The Redskins attempting to snap a four-game losing streak against the Panthers and earn their first win against Carolina since 2006.
»» The Redskins seeking their first home Monday Night Football win since Dec. 3, 2012, vs. the New York Giants.
»» The Redskins entering the game 20-19 all-time against defending NFC Champions since the formation of conferences following the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. A win would be Washington’s first against a team that represented the NFC in the most recent Super Bowl since defeating the New York Giants in 2012.
»» The Redskins improving upon their team-record three 500- yard games this season.
»» The Redskins recording their fourth 500-yard game this season to tie for the sixth-most in a season in NFL history.
»» The 2016 Redskins breaking a team record by exceeding 300 yards of offense in an 18th consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season. The team's current 17-game stretch is tied for the franchise mark set across 1987-88 seasons.
»» The 2016 Redskins (5,357) gaining 267 yards to enter the Top 10 in total yardage in a single season in team history.
»» The 2016 Redskins (3,936) passing for 414 yards to break the team record for net passing yardage in a single season in team history (4,349 in 1989).
»» The Redskins (3,936) throwing for 64 yards to reach 4,000 net passing yards in three consecutive seasons for the first time in team history.
»» The Redskins recording 29 passing first downs to break the team record for passing first downs in a single season (217 in 1989).
»» The Redskins recording a sack in a 22nd consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season. Washington's active streak ranks first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL (Denver, 30; Oakland, 27; Cincinnati, 26).
»» The Redskins pushing a regular season sack streak to 22 games for the first time since a 30-game span across the 2008-10 seasons.
»» The Redskins recording four sacks in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 15-16 of the 2015 season.
»» The Redskins (34) recording six sacks to record the team's first 40-sack season since 2011.

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»» Cornerback Bashaud Breeland (one) intercepting a pass to become the first member of the Redskins since Fred Smoot (2001-03) to open a career with multiple interceptions in three straight seasons.

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»» Quarterback Kirk Cousins improving upon his 10-4 regular season record at FedExField since assuming the starting role on a full-time basis prior to the 2015 season.
»» Cousins (4,045) throwing for 122 yards to break his own team record for passing yards in a single season (4,166 in 2015). Cousins can pass Jay Schroeder (4,109 in 1986) for second with 65 yards.
»» Cousins (six) tying his own team record for 300-yard passing games in a single season (seven in 2015).
»» Cousins adding to his team records for career 300-yard passing games (18, including 17 in regular season play) and 400-yard passing games (three).
»» Cousins (two) adding to his team record for 400- yard passing games in a single season.
»» Cousins recording his third 400-yard passing game this season to tie Philip Rivers (2013), Tony Romo (2012), Eli Manning (2011) and Dan Marino (1986) for the third-most 400-yard games in a single season in NFL history.
»» Cousins (953) attempting 47 passes to become the sixth quarterback to attempt 1,000 career passes with the Redskins.
»» Cousins (495) chasing No. 8 Joe Theismann (496 in 1981), No. 7 Jason Campbell (506 in 2008), No. 6 Campbell (507 in 2009), No. 5 Sonny Jurgensen (508 in 1967), No. 4 Trent Green (509 in 1998), No. 3 Brad Johnson (519 in 1999) and No. 2 Jay Schroeder (541 in 1986) on the team's single-season pass attempts list. Cousins holds the existing record with 543 in 2015.
»» Cousins (334) completing 46 passes to break his own team record for completions in a single season (379 in 2015).
»» Cousins (23) throwing two touchdown passes to register the seventh 25-touchdown passing season in team history, joining Sonny Jurgensen (31 in 1967), himself (29 in 2015), Joe Theismann (29 in 1983), Jurgensen (28 in 1966), Mark Rypien (28 in 1991) and Sammy Baugh (25 in 1947).
»» Cousins throwing a touchdown pass in a 13th straight game to tie for the fourth-longest streak in team history (Joe Theismann in 1984).
»» Cousins (seven) rushing for a touchdown to tie Robert Griffin III, Eddie LeBaron, Mark Rypien and Norm Snead (eight each) for the fourth-most career rushing touchdowns by a Redskins quarterback.
»» Cousins extending his career-long streak of games with a 50-plus-yard completion to five. Cousins' longest completion of each his last four contests have gone for 70, 67, 59 and 80 yards, respectively.

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»» Wide receiver Jamison Crowder adding to his single-season career highs in receptions (60), receiving yards (804) and receiving touchdowns (seven).
»» Crowder (804) accruing 196 more receiving yards in 2016 to become the fourth member of the Redskins to post a 1,000-yard receiving season within the first two years of an NFL career (Gary Clark in 1986, Charlie Brown in 1983 and Rod Gardner in 2002).
»» Crowder (seven in 2016) becoming the first Redskins wide receiver with eight touchdown receptions in a single season since Santana Moss in 2012. (Tight end Jordan Reed had 11 touchdown receptions in 2015.)
»» Crowder (seven in 2016) catching two touchdowns to become the first member of the Redskins to record nine touchdown receptions in a single season within the first two years of an NFL career.
»» Crowder (nine) recording his 10th career touchdown reception to become the fifth member of the Redskins to compile 10 touchdown receptions in the first two seasons of an NFL career (Charlie Brown, 16; Chris Cooley, 13; Gary Clark, 12; Rod Gardner, 12).
»» Crowder tying a single-season team record with his second punt return touchdown of the season (Brian Mitchell in 1991 and 1994, Mike Nelms in 1981, Bert Zagers in 1957 and John Williams in 1952).

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»» Tight end Vernon Davis (498) catching two passes to become the 12th tight end in NFL history to record 500 career receptions.
»» Davis (498) chasing Nos. 12 Ben Coates and Todd Heap (499 each) and Nos. 10 Dallas Clark and Frank Wycheck (505 each) on the NFL's list of career receptions by a tight end.
»» Davis adding to his 57 career touchdown receptions, eighth most of any tight end in NFL history.
»» Davis catching three touchdowns to tie former Redskins great Jerry Smith (60) for sixth-most touchdowns by a tight end in NFL history.

»» Wide receiver Pierre Garçon extending his streak of consecutive regular season games played with a reception to 100, the fifth longest active streak in the NFL (Larry Fitzgerald, 192; Brandon Marshall, 157; Steve Smith Sr., 140; Michael Crabtree, 108). Seventy-one of the games in Garçon’s streak have come with Washington, the third-longest streak by a member of the Redskins since the 1970 merger.
»» Garçon (64) catching a pass to tie Art Monk for the most consecutive  65-catch seasons in team history (four, 1988-91).
»» Garçon (21) chasing No. 11 Rod Gardner (22) and No. 10 Michael Westbrook (24) on the team's career receiving touchdowns list.
»» Garçon catching a touchdown pass in back-to-back games for the first time since a three-game stretch from Weeks 15-17 of the 2015 season.

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»» Kicker Dustin Hopkins adding to his existing single-season career high of 28 field goals.
»» Hopkins (114 in both 2015 and 2016) setting a single-season career high with his next point.
»» Hopkins (114) recording seven points to enter the Top 10 in points in a single season in franchise history (including both kickers and position players).
»» Hopkins (228) chasing No. 9. Brett Conway (234), No. 8. Graham Gano (236), No. 7. John Hall (237) and No. 6. Sam Baker (253) on the franchise's list of career points by a kicker.
»» Hopkins (228) scoring 22 points to become the 18th player in Redskins history (including both kickers and position players) to record 250 career points.
»» Hopkins (28) ascending the Top 10 list for field goals in a single season in team history. Hopkins' 28 field goals this year already rank ninth in a single season in franchise history.
»» Hopkins (28) making five field goals to tie Mark Moseley (33 in 1983) for the most in a single season in team history.
»» Hopkins (53) making two field goals to pass Sam Baker and John Hall (54 each) for seventh on the team's all-time made field goals list.
»» Hopkins kicking three or more field goals in a sixth game this season to tie Graham Gano (six in 2011) for second-most three field goal games in a season in team history.
»» Hopkins recording a third four-field-goal game this year to tie Mark Moseley (three in 1983) and Chip Lohmiller (three in 1990) for the most games with four field goals in a single season in team history.

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»» Wide receiver DeSean Jackson (484) catching 16 passes toreach 500 career receptions.
»» Jackson (46) scoring four receiving touchdowns to reach 50 career receiving touchdowns.
»» Jackson recording a reception of 50 yards or more in a fourth consecutive game for the first time in his career.
»» Jackson (four) scoring his fifth career receiving touchdown of 80 yards or more to tie NFL records set by Derrick Alexander, Lance Alworth, Bob Hayes and Jerry Rice.
»» Jackson (22) recording a 60-plus-yard touchdown (including returns) to tie Jerry Rice (23) for the most total touchdowns of 60 yards or more in NFL history.
»» Jackson (26) recording a 50-plus-yard touchdown to tie Terrell Owens (27) for third in total touchdowns of 50 yards or more (including returns) in the NFL since the 1970 merger.
»» Jackson (10) recording his 11th 100-yard receiving game with the Redskins to tie Ricky Sanders (11) for eighth-most in team history.
»» Jackson recording back-to-back 100-yard games for the first time since Weeks 8-9 of the 2014 season.

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»» Running back Robert Kelley recording a rushing touchdown in consecutive games for the first time in his career.

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»» Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan starting his 94th consecutive game, the second-longest active streak among active NFL linebackers. Kerrigan has not missed a start in his NFL career.
»» Kerrigan (58.5) posting 1.5 sacks to become the third member of the Redskins to record 60.0 sacks since the NFL adopted sacks as an official statistic in 1982 (Dexter Manley and Charles Mann).
»» Kerrigan (11.0) entering the game ranked tied for second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in sacks.
»» Kerrigan (11.0) recording 2.5 sacks to tie his single-season career high of 13.5 sacks, set in 2014.
»» Kerrigan (11.0) chasing Nos. 8 Dave Butz (11.5 in 1983) and Charles Mann (11.5 in 1991) and No. 7 Marco Coleman (12.0 in 2000) on the team's list of sacks in single season since 1982.
»» Kerrigan posting a sack in a fifth consecutive game for the first time since Weeks 12-16 of the 2014 season.
»» Kerrigan forcing a fumble in back-to-back games for the first time since Weeks 13-14 of the 2014 season.

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»» Linebacker Trent Murphy adding to his career-high 8.0 sacks this season after entering the year with 6.0 sacks in his first two NFL seasons from 2014-15.
»» Murphy (8.0) recording two sacks to give the Redskins multiple players with 10.0 sacks in a single season for the first time since 2009 (Andre Carter and Brian Orakpo, 11.0 each).

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»» Cornerback Josh Norman (two) matching his single-season career high with his next forced fumble (three in 2015).

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»» Tight end Jordan Reed (242) catching three passes to move,past Don Warren (244) in team history for third-most career receptions by a tight end and 12th most career receptions by any player.
»» Reed (242) recording eight receptions to become the 12th player to catch 250 career passes as a member of the Redskins.
»» Reed (19) catching a touchdown to become the 16th player in team history to record 20 touchdown receptions with the Redskins.
»» Reed (19) catching a touchdown to surpass Clint Didier (19) for sole possession of fourth-most by a tight end in Redskins history.
»» Reed (19) chasing Jean Fugett (21) for third-most receiving touchdowns by a tight end in Redskins history.
»» Reed (six) scoring multiple receiving touchdowns to move past Santana Moss (six) for sole possession of the sixth-most games with multiple touchdown receptions by a member of the Redskins since 1960.

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Over 4,000 yards in consecutive seasons.

That's how I'm going to start this article.

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins became the first man in team history to not only post two 4,000 yard seasons, but he also did that consecutively. That's quite the feat. Cousins only needs 122 yards to best his franchise record 4,155 yards on a season, and he's just 955 yards short of a 5,000 yard season. Obviously, that would be the first in team history. In order to do so, he'd need to average just shy of 320 yards per game. Daunting, but possible. 

To be clear, Kirk couldn't do it without his weapons. Pierre Garcon has quietly turned in a pretty good season. He's posted 64 receptions and leads the team. Crowder leads the team in yards with just over 800 and possesses a team high 7 touchdowns. And that's not been mentioning the third down prowess of Jordan Reed and the deep ball threat of Desean Jackson. 

So where's the controversy? Why am I coining this team escape artists?

Because as good as this offense has been, the defense has been quite the opposite. The team lacks a true anchor to hold opposing offensive linemen at the line of scrimmage. The linebackers seem to be in a conflict. They don't want to get beat by anything crossing behind them, so they gain depth quickly, but that also leaves them much less aggressive in filling their running lanes. And I'm not sure this franchise has covered the flats much, if at all, this season.

So who is to blame? The easy target is Barry. McCloughan is probably the next target. Gruden comes to mind. 

But I'm not sure we can really be sure that any of them are to blame... 

Barry is easy to blame, especially given the lack of flats coverage. But Joe Barry doesn't coach guys to break contain or let an opposing quarterback who is completely wrapped up escape the clutches of a defender. My question, though, is what say has he had over personnel? Has he had a ton? Some? None? To what level is he to blame, or not to blame, for the defensive maneuvers.

McCloughan is another guy that's not all that easy to pin down. Can we really chastise a guy who has shored up the offense to the point that he has and not believe he's got the same plan for the defense coming down the road? Is he doing all the grocery shopping, or do the coaches have any say?

I am not sure. I'm not in the film room breaking down countless hours of film and watching it ad nauseum. I'm not the one scouting the free agent wire and grading guys and pouring over every inch of game film I can get my hands on for hundreds of free agents. It would be irresponsible for me to blame anyone.

But that doesn't change the feeling I get when watching this Washington Redskin team.

We won yesterday. We all should have been elated. We're alive in the playoff race. But for some reason, it didn't feel like a win. It felt like an escape. It felt like we were beaten but somehow grasped victory from the jaws of defeat. And let's be honest, there's something to say for a team that does that as consistently as the Redskins do. They play with heart. Very rarely do they find themselves in a situation that they can't win the game in the waning moments. That is a testament to the team the guys mentioned above have put together. 

But it's also a sign that improvements need to be made. I'm quite sure the front office brass knows that. There is a lack of talent, especially on the defensive side of the ball. But there is certainly no shortage of heart. That's where I hang my hat. The Redskins show up to play, and play with a sense of pride. That's not a hallmark of the recent tradition in regards to the franchise.

There is an upward trend in many ways. So while there are holes, and heart palpitations, and frustration, there is also hope. There are good people leading the charge.

But for the love of all that is good... Fix the defense. Please.

Hello humanoids. @TK and I will be live from the Linc today.

This blog is meant to be an interactive experience. That means we need you... the people... This isn't going to JUST be an info thread. You'll get that, of course... but witty banter will be bandied about like chocolate in Willy Wonka's factory. So what does this mean? Post. What can you post? Anything. Ask questions. Ask about the food, the Wooly Mammoth (where the rally was, and as @superozman would "it was lit ???"), ask about Theismann's hair (he's not here but ask anyways, I'm sure it's wonderful)... Ask about a specific player... Ask about anything. Literally. I'll even tell you what I ate for breakfast.

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Some tidbits: 

Scherff, according to a birdie, is likely to play.

Reed is likely to play.

Joe Barry had a sweet hoodie on last night at the hotel

TK couldn't get his crowbar through security (not sure why he wanted me to relay this info... weird, right?)

Philadelphia was a nightmare to drive in last night, but our Uber driver was badass. She had a Mike Tyson style tattoo and she drove with an aggressiveness that rivaled anyone. She bobbed and wove like Ali in his prime. Shout out to her.

Follow me on the Twitter @KDawg_ES

im not sure "in position" means what they think it means.

11:39 AM: Sundberg is warming up. We're wearing white on burgundy. Love that look.

11:42 AM: Inactives: Sudfield, Ross, Jones, Blackmon, Long, Lauvao, Lanier

Sullivan starting at C, Kouandjio starting at LG, Ihenacho starting for Blackmon at safety.

Noon: Way punting 55-60 yards from LOS in warm ups. Perfect spirals. WAY to Punt! Get it? Way to punt?

12:05 PM: 

TK found a ride while he takes pics. What's with the hoodie though, man?

12:22 PM: The referees mic is working. File that under, "things you didn't know you cared about..." but I know you do and I have your backs.

12:36 PM: Cousins needs just 356 yards to break the single season passing record that he owns. Has four games to do it. Needs around 1,200 for 5000. Would need to average ~300/game. Doable.

12:50 PM: 

its 10 minutes before kickoff. Where is everyone? Place looks like their trophy case.

First D drive: Linebackers are concerning me. Slow to fill on run, too deep on passes. Tells me they are nervous about getting beat behind them.

First O drive: second down draw an iffy ar best call. Probably had a tendency they were trying to bust and out thought ourselves. Crowder ran his route short of the chains.

2nd O Drive: Eagles watching Crowder like a hawk. Need Garçon to keep coming through.

End of the 1st quarter: Skins look sloppy and ill prepared. Eagles taking away Crowder and attacking Dunbar. Skins need to shore that up immediately.

Defensive issues: Inside backers struggling to expand on flat routes. OLB/DEs rushing means someone has to get to flat. Safeties being run off. That's also why our ILBs are so deep on passes and hesitant to fill on run. ILB is a large issue.

Touchdown Drive: Great job mixing it up and keeping the running game involved. Good play calling and execution there. Important. McCloughan, Santos et al should be proud of that one.

Norman anticipated a short pass and got beat deep on a 3rd down play. It's what you get with him. Important to note, Kerrigan played man to man on TE to flats on the second third down attempt on that drive. Good adjustment.

Halftime thoughts: Need to adjust coverage scheme. Part of the issue is cornerback being a barren wasteland of talent. We can't leave the flats open all game. LBs need to trust instincts and be more aggressive. Offense needs to keep Kelley involved and find Garcon. He is the x-factor for the O. They are more worried about Crowder and Jackson. He has to get targets. 

Jackson TD: They had been setting that up all game long. Great play. Desean's burst is a huge asset to this offense.

That TD to Garcon should have put Cousins over 4000 yards on the season.

The personal foul on Sproles was a personal foul by rule. But in no way was it dirty. Hard football play that timed out wrong for Everett.

Redskins Offense
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in percentage of 3-and-out drives (9.5%)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards at catch (2280)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing yards at catch (2278)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in pass completions of 25+ yards (37)

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»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down passing plays gaining 4+ yards (61.8%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in third-and-medium conversion percentage (54.8%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in total yards per game (418.6)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in total yards per play (6.41)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in receptions per game (26.8)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards (3842)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (309.1)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards per game (320.2)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing first-downs (37.7)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in receptions (321)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in average rushing yards (4.48)
»» Ranks tied for second in the NFC and NFL in plays of 20+ yards (59)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.09)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in percentage of second-down plays converted for first-downs (36.7%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in pass completions of 20+ yards (52)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per play (7.81)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in percentage of third-down plays converted for first-downs (47.7%)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in average passing yards at catch (7.1)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in average yards gained on first down (6.13)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in pass attempts per game (39.6)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in pass attempts (475)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in receiving targets (465)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in targets per game (38.8)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in points per game (25.3)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and tied for eighth in the NFL in offensive points scored (297)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in average yards to go on second down (7.67)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down plays gaining 4+ yards (52.9%)

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»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in average receiving yards (12.0)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in percentage of pass completions (67.6%)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in third-and-long conversion percentage (31.7%)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in first-downs per game (22.8)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in total first-downs made (274)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC in rushing yards (1314)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC in rushing yards per game (109.5)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in percentage of pass completions resulting in a first-down (37.7%)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in passing yards per completion (11.97)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC in percentage of rushing plays gaining 10+ yards (12.3%)
»» Ranks tied for sixth in the NFC in passing touchdowns (21)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts resulting in a first-down (24.2%)
»» Ranks seventh in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in yards after catch by a quarterback (1564)
»» Ranks tied for seventh in the NFC in rushing first-downs (71)

»» Ranks eighth in the NFC in percentage of first-down rush attempts gaining 4+ yards (43.4%)
»» Ranks eighth in the NFC in offensive time of possession per game (30:42)

Redskins Defense
»» Ranks third in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in assisted tackles (224)
»» Ranks tied for third the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in fumbles forced (12)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in tackles for loss (63)

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»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in total tackles (721)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in sack yards (203)
»» Ranks tied for fifth in the NFC and tied for seventh in the NFL in sacks (30)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in solo tackles (497)

»» Ranks eighth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in sacks per pass attempt (6.83%)

Redskins Special Teams
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in field goal attempts (34)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and tied for first in the NFL in field goals made (28)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in percentage of kickoffs for touchbacks (74.6%)
»» Ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL for longest punt return (85)

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»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in kicking points (111)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in average punt return yards (14.6)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in total punt return yards (277)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks (53)
»» Ranks tied for second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in kickoffs (71)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in kickoff yards (4424)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC in average starting line position after kickoff (25.1)

»» Ranks eighth in the NFC in longest kickoff return (45)

Redskins Players

»» Will Compton ranks second in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in assisted tackles (41)

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»» Kirk Cousins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing yards at catch (2250)
»» Cousins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing plays of 25+ yards (36)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in pass completions per game (26.7)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in pass completions (320)
»» Cousins ranks tied for second in the NFC and NFL in pass completions for first-downs (178)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing yards (3811)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (317.6)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in pass attempts (474)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.04)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in pass attempts per game (39.5)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in percentage of pass completions resulting in a first-down (37.6%)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in pass completion percentage (67.5%)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average passing yards at catch (7.0)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC in passing yards per completion (11.91)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in yards after catch by a quarterback (1561)

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»» Jamison Crowder ranks first in the NFC and NFL in average punt return yards (15.4)
»» Crowder ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in punt return yards (261)
»» Crowder ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in longest punt return (85)
»» Crowder ranks tied for fifth in the NFC and tied for sixth in the NFL in receiving touchdowns (7)
»» Crowder ranks seventh in the NFC in yards after catch (364)

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»» Vernon Davis ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in average yards after catch amongst tight ends (6.0)
»» Davis ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in average receiving yards amongst tight ends (13.8)
»» Davis ranks tied for sixth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in average yards at catch amongst tight ends (8.2)
»» Davis ranks eighth in the NFC in receiving yards amongst tight ends (497)

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»» Dustin Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in field goals attempted (34)
»» Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and tied for first in the NFL in field goals made (28)
»» Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in percent of kickoffs resulting in a touchback (76.8%)
»» Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in touchbacks on kickoffs (53)
»» Hopkins ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in total kickoff yards (4424)
»» Hopkins ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in total kickoffs (69)

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»» DeSean Jackson ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in average receiving yards at catch (12.2)
»» Jackson ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in average receiving yards (16.5)

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»» Matt Jones ranks third in the NFC and NFL in percentage of rush attempts resulting in a first-down (28.3%)
»» Jones ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts gaining 10+ yards (14.1%)
»» Jones ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in average rushing yards (4.65)

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»» Rob Kelley ranks third in the NFC and NFL in rushing yards amongst rookies (524)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and NFL in rushing yards per game amongst rookies (47.6)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts amongst rookies (112)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts per game amongst rookies (10.2)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in longest rush attempt amongst rookies (66)
»» Kelley ranks fifth in the NFC in average rushing yards amongst rookies (4.7)

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»» Ryan Kerrigan ranks tied for second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in sacks (10)
»» Kerrigan ranks third in the NFC and NFL in tackles for loss (14)
»» Kerrigan ranks third in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in sack yards (71)

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»» Trent Murphy ranks tied for fifth in the NFC in sacks (8)

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»» Jordan Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in targets per game amongst tight ends (9.0)
»» Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receptions per game amongst tight ends (6.6)
»» Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards per game amongst tight ends (70)
»» Reed ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in receptions amongst tight ends (59)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in targets amongst tight ends (81)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in receiving firstdowns amongst tight ends (38)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in receiving yards amongst tight ends (630)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in yards at catch amongst tight ends (400)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in yards after catch amongst tight ends (230)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in percentage of receptions resulting in a first-down (64.4%)
»» Reed ranks eighth in the NFC in average receiving yards amongst tight ends (10.7)

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»» The Redskins attempting to earn a fifth straight victory against the Eagles for the first time since a six game winning streak in the series across the 1981-84 seasons.
»» The Redskins seeking consecutive road wins against the Eagles for the first time since the 2007-08 seasons.
»» The Redskins entering the 164th meeting between the Redskins and Eagles with an 85-73-5 record in the all-time series. Washington's 85 wins against Philadelphia are their most against any opponent.
»» The Redskins improving upon their 41-38-2 all-time record against the Eagles in Philadelphia, including postseason play. The Redskins’ 41 road wins against the Eagles are their most against any opponent.
»» The Redskins scoring 30 points in Philadelphia in three straight seasons for the first time in series history. The Redskins have scored 34 and 38 points in their last two trips to Lincoln Financial Field.
»» The Redskins playing the third game of their first three-game road stretch since Weeks 9-11 of the 2002 season.
»» The Redskins improving upon their team-record three 500- yard games this season.
»» The Redskins recording their fourth 500-yard game this season to tie for the sixth-most in a season in NFL history.
»» The Redskins tying a team record by exceeding 300 yards of offense in a 17th consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season, for the first time since the 1987-88 seasons.
»» The 2016 Redskins entering the Top 10 in net passing yardage in a single season in team history. The squad's 3,709 net passing yards currently rank 11th in franchise annals.
»» The Redskins (3,709) throwing for 291 yards to reach 4,000 net passing yards in three consecutive seasons for the first time in team history.
»» The Redskins recording a sack in a 21st consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season. Washington's active streak ranks first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL (Denver, 29; Oakland, 26; Cincinnati, 25).
»» The Redskins pushing a regular season sack streak to 21 games for the first time since a 30-game span across the 2008-10 seasons.

»» Cornerback Bashaud Breeland (one) intercepting a pass to become the first member of the Redskins since Fred Smoot (2001-03) to open a career with multiple interceptions in three straight seasons.

»» Quarterback Kirk Cousins continuing his strong career performance against the Philadelphia Eagles. In four career games vs. Philadelphia, Cousins has completed 110-of-174 for 1,345 yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. His 336.3 passing yards per game against the Eagles mark the highest career average against the Eagles of any quarterback (min. two games played) in NFL history.
»» Cousins (3,811) throwing for 356 yards to break his own team record for passing yards in a single season (4,166 in 2015). Cousins can pass Brad Johnson (4,005 in 1999) for third with 195 yards and can move past Jay Schroeder (4,109 in 1986) with 299 yards.
»» Cousins (3,811) throwing for 189 yards to post the fourth 4,000-yard passing season in team history, joining himself (4,166 in 2015), Schroeder (4,109 in 1986) and Johnson (4,005 in 1999). Cousins would become the first player in team history with multiple 4,000-yard passing seasons.
»» Cousins (320) completing eight passes to move past Jason Campbell (327 in 2009) for second-most completions in a single season in team history.
»» Cousins (21) throwing two touchdown passes to enter the Top 10 in team history in touchdown passes in a single season.
»» Cousins (six) tying his own team record for 300- yard passing games in a single season (seven in 2015).
»» Cousins adding to his team records for career 300-yard passing games (18, including 17 in regular season play) and 400-yard passing games (three).
»» Cousins (two) adding to his team record for 400-yard passing games in a single season.
»» Cousins recording his third 400-yard passing game this season to tie Philip Rivers (2013), Tony Romo (2012), Eli Manning (2011) and Dan Marino (1986) for the third-most 400-yard games in a single season in NFL history.
»» Cousins (939) completing 15 passes to pass Billy Kilmer (953) for sixth-most completions in team history.
»» Cousins throwing a touchdown pass in a 12th straight game to tie for the fifth-longest streak in team history.
»» Cousins throwing a touchdown pass in a 17th consecutive road game. His 16-game road streak is already the second-longest in team history.
»» Cousins entering the game having thrown a touchdown pass in every road game since earning the starting role prior to the 2015 season.
»» Cousins rushing for a touchdown in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 14-15 of the 2015 season.
»» Cousins (seven) rushing for a touchdown to tie Robert Griffin III, Eddie LeBaron, Mark Rypien and Norm Snead (eight each) for the fourth-most career rushing touchdowns by a Redskins quarterback.

»» Wide receiver Jamison Crowder (58) catching two passes to set a single-season career high in receptions (59 in 2015). His 767 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns this season are already career highs.
»» Crowder (117) moving past Rod Gardner (117) for sole possession of second-most receptions by a member of the Redskins during a player's first two NFL seasons.
»» Crowder (nine) recording his 10th career touchdown reception to become the fifth member of the Redskins to compile 10 touchdown receptions in the first two seasons of an NFL career (Charlie Brown, 16; Chris Cooley, 13; Gary Clark, 12; Rod Gardner, 12).
»» Crowder (seven in 2016) becoming the first Redskins wide receiver with eight touchdown receptions since Santana Moss in 2012. (Tight end Jordan Reed had 11 touchdown receptions in 2015.)
»» Crowder (seven in 2016) catching two touchdowns to become the first member of the Redskins to record nine touchdown receptions in a single season within the first two years of an NFL career.
»» Crowder tying a single-season team record with his second punt return touchdown of the season (Brian Mitchell in 1991 and 1994, Mike Nelms in 1981, Bert Zagers in 1957 and John Williams in 1952).
»» Crowder entering the game leading the league in punt return average (15.4). Crowder is attempting to become the first member of the Redskins to lead the NFL in punt return average since Brian Mitchell in 1994 (14.1).

»» Tight end Vernon Davis (497) catching three passes to become the 12th tight end in NFL history to record 500 career receptions.

»» Davis (497) chasing No. 14 Steve Jordan (498), Nos. 12 Ben Coates and Todd Heap (499 each) and Nos. 10 Dallas Clark and Frank Wycheck (505 each) on the NFL's list of career receptions by a tight end.
»» Davis adding to his 57 career touchdown receptions, eighth most of any tight end in NFL history.
»» Davis catching three touchdowns to tie former Redskins great Jerry Smith (60) for sixth-most touchdowns by a tight end in NFL history.

»» Wide receiver Pierre Garçon extending his streak of consecutive regular season games played with a reception to 99, the fifth longest active streak in the NFL (Larry Fitzgerald, 191; Brandon Marshall, 156; Steve Smith Sr., 139; Michael Crabtree, 107). Seventy of the games in Garçon’s streak have come with Washington, the third-longest streak by a member of the Redskins since the 1970 merger.
»» Garçon (59) catching six passes to tie Art Monk for the most consecutive 65-catch seasons in team history (four, 1988-91).
»» Garçon (4,222) gaining 59 receiving yards to pass Michael Westbrook (4,280) for 10th-most career receiving yards in team history.
»» Garçon (20) chasing No. 12 Jean Fugett (21) and No. 11 Rod Gardner (22) on the team's career receiving touchdowns list.

»» Kicker Dustin Hopkins adding to his existing single-season career high of 28 field goals.
»» Hopkins making a field goal in a 16th consecutive game (including postseason play) to tie Mark Moseley for the second-longest streak in team history (16 games from 1976-77).
»» Hopkins (28) ascending the Top 10 list for field goals in a single season in team history. Hopkins' 28 field goals this year already rank ninth in a single season in franchise history.
»» Hopkins (28) making five field goals to tie Mark Moseley (33 in 1983) for the most in a single season in team history.
»» Hopkins (53) making two field goals to pass Sam Baker an John Hall (54 each) for seventh on the team's all-time made field goals list.
»» Hopkins kicking three or more field goals in a sixth game this season to tie Graham Gano (six in 2011) for second-most three field- goal games in a season in team history.
»» Hopkins recording a third four-field-goal game this year to tie Mark Moseley (three in 1983) and Chip Lohmiller (three in 1990) for the most games with four field goals in a single season in team history.
»» Hopkins (225) chasing No. 9. Brett Conway (234), No. 8. Graham Gano (236), No. 7. John Hall (237) and No. 6. Sam Baker (253) on the franchise's list of career points by a kicker.
»» Hopkins (225) scoring 25 points to become the 18th player in Redskins history (including both kickers and position players) to record 250 career points.
»» Hopkins (111 in 2016) recording seven points to enter the Top 10 in points in a single season in franchise history (including both kickers and position players).

»» Wide receiver DeSean Jackson recording a reception of 50 yards or more in a third consecutive game for the first time since Weeks 6-8 of the 2009 season as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

»» Jackson and/or Garçon (nine each) recording their 10th 100- yard receiving game to tie Henry Ellard (10) for ninth-most in team history.
»» Jackson (21) recording a 60-plus-yard touchdown to move past Devin Hester (21) for sole possession of second-most total touchdowns of 60 yards or more in NFL history. Jackson is two shy of Jerry Rice (23) for the all-time record.
»» Jackson (25) recording a 50-plus-yard touchdown to tie Steve Smith, Sr. (26) for fourth in total touchdowns of 50 yards or more in the NFL since the 1970 merger.

»» Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan starting his 93rd consecutive game, tied for second-most among active NFL linebackers. Kerrigan has not missed a start in his NFL career.
»» Kerrigan (10.0) entering the game 0.5 sacks shy of the NFC lead (10.5, Atlanta's Vic Beasley Jr.).
»» Kerrigan (10.0) chasing his single-season career high of 13.5 sacks, set in 2014.
»» Kerrigan (10.0) recording a sack to enter the Top 10 in sacks in a single season in team history.
»» Kerrigan posting a sack in a fourth consecutive game for the second time this season (Weeks 5-8).

»» Linebacker Trent Murphy adding to his career-high 8.0 sacks this season after entering the year with 6.0 sacks in his first two NFL seasons from 2014-15.
»» Murphy recording a full sack in back-to-back games for the first time since Weeks 3-4.
»» Murphy (8.0) recording two sacks to give the Redskins multiple players with 10.0 sacks in a single season for the first time since 2009 (Andre Carter and Brian Orakpo, 11.0 each).

»» Cornerback Josh Norman (two) matching his single-season career high with his next forced fumble (three in 2015).

»» Tight end Jordan Reed (231) chasing No. 14 Brian Mitchell (232) and No. 13 Larry Brown (238) on the Redskins' all-time receptions list.

»» Reed (241) catching four passes to move past Don Warren (244) for third-most career receptions by a tight end in team history.
»» Reed (241) recording nine receptions to become the 12th player to catch 250 career passes as a member of the Redskins.
»» Reed (19) catching a touchdown to become the 16th player in team history to record 20 touchdown receptions with the Redskins.
»» Reed (19) catching a touchdown to surpass Clint Didier (19) for sole possession of fourth-most by a tight end in Redskins history.
»» Reed (19) chasing Jean Fugett (21) for third-most receiving touchdowns by a tight end in Redskins history.
»» Reed (six) scoring multiple receiving touchdowns to move past Santana Moss (six) for sole possession of the sixth-most games with multiple touchdown receptions by a member of the Redskins since 1960.
»» Safety Donte Whitner Sr. starting his 150th career regular season game.

A WIN WOULD
... improve the Redskins to 7-5-1 this season, including a 3-3-1 mark on the road in 2016.
... mark five straight victories against the Eagles for the Redskins for the first time since a six-game winning streak in the series across the 1981-84 seasons.
... give the Redskins consecutive road wins against the Eagles for the first time since the 2007-08 seasons.
... make the Redskins 86-73-5 all-time against the Eagles, including postseason play. The Redskins' 85 all-time wins against the Eagles are their most against any opponent.
... push the Redskins to 42-38-2 all-time against the Eagles in Philadelphia, including postseason play. The Redskins’ 41 all-time road wins against the Eagles are their most against any opponent.
... be Head Coach Jay Gruden's 20th victory with the Redskins. He would be the ninth coach in team history to reach 20 wins, joining
Joe Gibbs (171), George Allen (79), Ray Flaherty (56), Norv Turner (50) Joe Kuharich (26), Jack Pardee (24), Mike Shanahan (24) and Bill McPeak (21).

Greetings humanoids from the desert where today Kirk Cousins & the Redskins look to avenge a disgusting loss from two years ago. Some of you may remember when the Cards were still in the NFC East, which was a glorious time as it was them who were always guarandamnteed to finish last in the Division. Times have changed though, & not only are they no longer in the East, they also no longer play at Sun Devil. Sun Devil was always a cool looking stadium on the tv & breathtaking in person as it was carved into the rock. Now, they have one of the best domed stadiums in the League. Everything here is clean, staff is exceptionally polite, the landscaping around the stadium is immaculate. And their tailgating setup is the absolute best I've seen at any stadium. I've said it before & I'll say it again now: When Dan builds his new stadium I really hope it incorporates some of the things they have here.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF INACTIVES

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Washington Redskins have announced the following inactives and lineup changes for today’s game against the Arizona Cardinals:

The Redskins declared the following players as inactive: 

o   No. 2 QB Nate Sudfeld

o   No. 19 WR Rashad Ross

o   No. 31 RB Matt Jones

o   No. 35 CB Dashaun Phillips

o   No. 69 DL A.J. Francis

o   No. 72 DE Anthony Lanier II

o   No. 86 TE Jordan Reed

No. 85 Vernon Davis is expected to start in place of Reed at tight end.

 What I'm Watching For

With Jordan Reed out today, the first instinct is to watch for Vernon Davis to have great day. However, the Cards Defense has been shutting down TEs. Therefore I'm looking for Crowder to continue to ascend by picking up Reeds targets & possibly have a career day.  I'm also looking for the offense to hit that damn fade route again this week simply because they finally hit it last week against Dallas. That alone is why I fully expect to see it again. On Defense, I'm looking to see if Barry moves Norman into the Slot depending on the WR. And on Special Teams all I want to see is Hopkins simply not miss. That's not to much to ask for but given his last two games...

It it takes forever to get there but the roof is open today.

 Quick Notes

As you can see above, the roof is open today. It's 70 degrees here in Glendale. Beautiful weather for football. It reminds me of of September game at FedEx. Tons & I mean TONS of Redskins fans here today. There were so many last night at the Rally that the Tilted Kilt was at capacity about an hour before the event even began. The Burgundy & Gold is well represented here in the desert at FedEx West.

Redskins Rally at Tilted Kilt

 FIRST QUARTER

Redskins win the coin toss & defer. Cards start off feeding the Beast, David Johnson. Even with small gains n yardage, the Cards have managed to move to midfield. For the Defense, Nacho is making tackles, though Cravens failed at a pass defense for Johnson. Kerrigan deflects a pass intended for Floyd. Next play, Johnson gashes the Defense up the middle, thankfully fumbles (caused by Nacho) but Cards recover. Cards in the Red Zone. RJF tips a pass. Scotty Mac, sitting two seats down from me is saying we had had two missed turnovers on this drive. After a stop by Kerrigan, Johnson finds the end zone for the games first touchdown. Kick is good, Cards go 15 plays in 8 minutes for 75 yards & the score.

Skins offense takes the field & the crowd gets LOUD in cheering for them. Just like FedEx. Kirk to Garçon for 9 followed by a stupid false start penalty on Carrier. Followed by a false start on Lauvao. A certain GM is shaking his head. He's not alone. Kirk incomplete to DJax & then sacked for a loss of 10. 4th & 21. UGLY first attempted drive. Defense stops the Cards quick & Cards are forced to punt so the Offense gets to try to get their ish together now. Carrier in at TE & im trying to figure out how he jumped over Vernon Davis at TE. Rob Kelley up the middle for a nice gain. Kirk feeds two passes to Garçon & the Offense is starting to get in a groove. Annnnnd Kirk gets a pass deflected & nearly picked off. Press Box let's out a sigh of relief. Kirk incomplete to Crowder & Skins forced to pun. Cards called for holding during the punt. And the Cards are called for a penalty. It's 2nd & 10 on their 8. Defense turns it up & smothers Johnson after a 1 yard gain. 

 SECOND QUARTER

Defensively, Cravens pretty much ended the Cards drive. The kid is simply fun to watch. Redskins run game has evidently decided to show up now. Thompson with a speedy Westbrook like gain on the right side & the Kelly up the middle. Followed by a pitch to Fat Rob for 4. And then Lauvao is called for a fals start. AGAIN. This drive stalls out & Hopkins in to kick. It's good & its 7-3 Cards. 

Josh Norman just stuffed the hell outta Johnson for a loss of 5. Damn that was fun to watch. The Defense stepped up this drive & stops the Cards  before they can cross mid field. Redskins will start this drive at the 48. Time to put 7 on that board.  Instead they start with ANOTHER false start this one on Scherff. Skins finally convert a third down. They're now 1-4 on third down conversions. Here we go, Skins back in the Red Zone. Time to get 7 & take the lead. Ryan Grant getting into the mix now. Two passes & he's at the 1. Fat Rob drops a pass wide open in the end zone. Offense also called for an illegal shift & is backed up 5 yards. Kirk to Davis who picks up 5 & is back to the 1. Fat Rob up the middle for no gain. 

 TWO MINUTE WARNING

Spencer Long is questionable for a return with a shoulder injury. Kick is good & it's Redskins down 7-6 to the Cards with 1:52 left in the half. Norman with a beautiful breakup on a pass to Floyd in the corner endzone right below us. Redskins down 10-6. 

 HALFTIME THOUGHTS

The Defense has surprisingly stepped up & limited any big plays except for the shot downfield to Fitzgerald & a 22 yard chunk to Johnson inside the two minute warning. The bigger issue so far is the damn offense. First the can't get it going then every time they do, they get stupid holding penalties that negate any positive momentum they get going. They've had some questionable personnel decisions like Carrier at TE to start over Davis, & Grant in over Maurice Harris who had seemed to jump Grant in the lineup the last two games. 

 THIRD QUARTER 

Looks like they found the Offense during the half. A deep shot to DJax & a few plays later Kirk on a keeper into the end zone from the 1 for the go ahead TD. 13-10 Redskins. Spencer Long now out with a concussion. And it seems we left the Defense in the locker room at the half. They haven't been able to stop anything this drive except for a touchdown pass in the corner endzone that Dunbar broke up. And the Murphy sacks Palmer into an early grave. VICIOUS HIT. Me likey.  Cards miss a 50+ field goal attempt & it's Redskins ball at the 43. Annnd Kirk gets hit, fumbles, Cards recover for 20 yards & only Thompson saves it from being a touchdown. Jeebus. Palmer has a thing for his right corner end zone. Every time he throws one there we break it up.  Palmer to Floyd over the middle for the touchdown. So much for having a lead. 17-13 Cards. After nearly 3 quarters, gets his first catch for a gain of 2. At this point, Garçon is still the feature WR this game having gone 6 of 8 for 75 yards. Crowder FINALLY hits the end zone where my FF team says it's about time & its 20-17 Redskins. Dear sweet little baby Jesus please let this D hold. Ok so Palmer overthrows Floyd & Breeland was a step away from the pick 2nd down. Cards gain 7. 3rd & 3. Palmer to Fitz over the middle for the First Down. End of the 3rd.

 FOURTH QUARTER

1st & 10 at theit 35. Cards ball. Here we go...Cards pass for 3. 2nd & 7.... pass incomplete FLAG holding on their TE, 2nd & 17....1st & 10....1st & 10....1st & 10....2nd & 5....Will Blackmon is down....And Johnson bull rushes into the end zone on a pass from Palmer for 25 yards & the TD. 24-20 Cards  with 11:09 left on the clock. At least the Steelers are whuppin some Giants ass right now.  Skins come out running it for 10 yards then Cousins has to throw it away. Finally back to Crowder as the Cards D has even preoccupied with trying to defend Garçon. Fat Rob stopped for a loss of 3. There's a Harris sighting. Watch this kid as he can ball. Cousins incomplete to Crowder which would have been short of First Down anyways. Hopkins nails a 53 yarder. & its 24-23 Cards.  6:01 left to go. Defense held them to a 4th &1 & Cards went for it, Johnson gashes the **** outta the D &his sto

pped rom scoring by Norman. 2:11 left on the clock....Norman then called for holding gives the Cards. 1st down at the 42. ...2nd & 10 at the 42... The roof is still open & it's getting considerably darker in here. And the Cards score a TD. 31-23 Cards.

 TWO MINUTE WARNING

Skins are now forced to not only score a TD but a 2 point conversion as well just to tie it & head to overtime. Kirk to Garçon who is keyed in on immediately. Gain of 3. Back to Crowder, incomplete but AZ called for a 15 yard roughing the passer penalty for a free First Down. Kirk incomplete to Crowder again on the sideline. Same play complete to Grant, flag is out, Hands to the face called on AZ, another free First Down.   Kirk to Davis over the middle for 18. Complete to Davis again. Incomplete to DJax...Kirk to Crowder INTERCEPTED with 41 ticks left on the clock. And with a Tampa win, as of now Paloffs are next year.

 POST GAME AUDIO 

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WASHINGTON REDSKINS (6-4-1) AT ARIZONA CARDINALS (4-6-1)

REGULAR SEASON SERIES

STATS

NOTES

REDSKINS:

QB KIRK COUSINS has completed 84 of 116 (72.4 pct.) for 1,086 pass yards (362 per game) & 8 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 124.4 rating in past 3. Aims for 3rd in row on road with 400+ pass yards. Ranks 2nd in NFL with 3,540 pass yards…

RB ROBERT KELLEY ranks 3rd among NFC rookies with 461 rush yards & 4 TDs…In past 5, 

WR JAMISON CROWDER has 31 receptions for 442 yards (88.4 per game) & 3 TDs. Is averaging 8 receptions & 101 yards per game in past 3 on road. 

WR PIERRE GARÇON aims for 3rd game in row vs. Az. with TD catch. 

WR DE SEAN JACKSON aims for 3rd in row with rec. TD. Had 115 rec. yards & TD in last meeting. 

TE JORDAN REED had 10 receptions for 95 yards & 2 TDs in Week 12. Has 16 TD catches since 2015, most among NFL TEs…

LB WILL COMPTON leads team with 89 tackles. 

LB RYAN KERRIGAN has 7.5 sacks in past 7 games. Has 1.5 sacks & FF in 2 career meetings. 

LB TRENT MURPHY has 7 sacks & 3 FFs in past 10...

CARDINALS:

QB CARSON PALMER passed for 250 yards & 2 TDs for 93.9 rating in last meeting. Aims for 3rd game in row at home with 300+ pass yards…

RB DAVID JOHNSON leads NFL with 1,534 scrimmage yards (921 rush, 613 rec.) & 13 TDs (10 rush, 3 rec.). Has 100+ scrimmage yards in all 11 games in 2016. Aims for 4th in row with TD catch…

WR LARRY FITZGERALD has 20 receptions for 340 yards (113.3 per game) & 3 TDs in past 3 vs. Was. Since 2004, leads NFL in receptions (1,096) & rec. yards (14,168). 

WR MICHAEL FLOYD had rec. TD in last meeting. 

TE JERMAINE GRESHAM had TD catch in Week 12. Had rec. TD in only career meeting (9/23/12 with Cin.)…

LB CHANDLER JONES has 6 sacks & 2 FFs in 6 home games with Az. Had sack in only career meeting (11/8/15 with NE). LB ALEX OKAFOR had 2 sacks in last meeting. 

CB MARCUS COOPER had career-high 9 tackles last week. S D.J. SWEARINGER had sack & FF in only career meeting (9/7/14 with Hou.). Had INT in Week 12.   

 Redskins Offense 
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in percentage of 3-and-out drives (9.5%)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards at catch (2126)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing yards at catch (2124)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in pass completions of 25+ yards (34)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in average rushing yards on second down (5.20)

»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down passing plays gaining 4+ yards (62.9%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in third-and medium conversion percentage (53.8%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in total yards per game (426.4)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in total yards per play (6.45)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receptions per game (27.3)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in pass completions (300)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards (3571)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (314.8)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards per game (324.6)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing first-downs (167)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in pass completions per game (27.3)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in plays of 20+ yards (55)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receptions (300)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving first-downs (167)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.15)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down plays gaining 4+ yards (53.6%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in average rushing yards (4.46)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in percentage of second down plays converted for first-downs (36.7%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in pass completions of 20+ yards (48)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in passing yards per play (7.91)
»» Ranks tied for third in the NFC and NFL in first downs per game (23.2)
»» Ranks tied for third in the NFC and NFL in total first downs made (255)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in percentage of third-down plays converted for first-downs (47.9%)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in average yards gained on first down (6.11)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in 3rd-and-long conversion percentage (32.8%)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in pass attempts per game (39.8)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in pass attempts (438)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in receiving targets (431)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in targets per game (39.2)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in percentage of pass completions (68.5%)
»» Ranks tied for fourth in the NFC and tied for eighth in the NFL in offensive points scored (274)

»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in average passing yards at catch (7.1)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in rushing yards (1227)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC in rushing yards per game (111.5)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and NFL in average yards to go on second down (7.68)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average receiving yards (11.9)

»» Ranks tied for fifth in the NFC in passing touchdowns (20)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC in percentage of first-down rush attempts gaining 4+ yards (43.6%)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in percentage of rush attempts resulting in a first-down (24.0%)
»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in rushing first-downs (66)
»» Ranks seventh in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in offensive time of possession per game (31:05)

 Redskins Defense 
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in assisted tackles (217)
»» Ranks tied for third the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in fumbles forced (11)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in tackles for loss (56)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in total tackles (666)
»» Ranks tied for fourth in the NFC and tied for seventh in the NFL in sacks (28)

»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL sacks per pass attempt (7.12%)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in sack yards (184)

 Redskins Special Teams 
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in field goal attempts (31)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in average punt return yards (15.3)
»» Ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL for longest punt return (85)
»» Ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in field goals made (25)

»» Ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in total punt return yards (260)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks (47)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in percentage of kickoffs for touchbacks (72.3%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in kickoff yards (4034)
»» Ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in kickoffs (65)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in average starting line position after kickoff (25.2)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC in average kickoff return yards (22.2)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in longest kickoff return (45)

 Redskins Players 
»» Will Compton ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in assisted tackles (41)

»» Kirk Cousins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing yards at catch (2096)
»» Cousins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing plays of 25+ yards (33)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and NFL in pass completions per game (27.2)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and NFL in pass completions (299)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing yards (3540)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and NFL in pass completions for first-downs (166)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (321.8)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in pass attempts (437)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.10)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in percentage of pass completions resulting in a first-down (38.0%)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in pass attempts per game (39.7)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in pass completion percentage (68.4%)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in yards after catch amongst quarterbacks (1444)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average passing yards at catch (7.0)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC in passing yards per completion (11.84)

»» Jamison Crowder ranks first in the NFC and NFL in average punt return yards (16.3)
»» Crowder ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in longest punt return (85)
»» Crowder ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in punt return yards (244)

»» Vernon Davis ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in average yards after catch amongst tight ends (6.5)
»» Davis ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in average receiving yards amongst tight ends (14.5)
»» Davis ranks tied for fifth in the NFC and tied for eighth in the NFL in average yards at catch amongst tight ends (8.0)

»» Dustin Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in field goals attempted (31)
»» Hopkins ranks tied for first in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in field goals made (25)
»» Hopkins ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in percent of kickoffs resulting in a touchback (74.6%)
»» Hopkins ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in touchbacks on kickoffs (47)
»» Hopkins ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in total kickoff yards (4034)
»» Hopkins ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in total kickoffs (63)
»» Jones ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts resulting in a first-down (28.3%)
»» Jones ranks fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts gaining 10+ yards (14.1%)
»» Jones ranks sixth in the NFC in average rushing yards (4.65)
»» Jones ranks tied for seventh in the NFC in rush attempts of 10+ yards (14)

»» Rob Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rushing yards amongst rookies (461)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and NFL in rushing yards per game amongst rookies (46.1)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts amongst rookies (98)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts per game amongst rookies (9.8)
»» Kelley ranks fourth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in longest rush attempt (66)
»» Kelley ranks fifth in the NFC in average rushing yards amongst rookies (4.7)
»» Ryan Kerrigan ranks second in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in tackles for loss (13)
»» Kerrigan ranks third in the NFC and tied for sixth in the NFL in sack yards (62)
»» Kerrigan ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for sixth in the NFL in sacks (9)

»» Trent Murphy ranks tied for eighth in the NFC in sacks (7)

»» Jordan Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in targets per game amongst tight ends (9.0)
»» Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receptions per game amongst tight ends (6.6)
»» Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receptions amongst tight ends (59)
»» Reed ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards per game amongst tight ends (70)
»» Reed ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in targets amongst tight ends (81)
»» Reed ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in receptions resulting in a first-down amongst tight ends (38)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in receiving yards amongst tight ends (630)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in yards at catch amongst tight ends (400)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in yards after catch amongst tight ends (230)

»» The Redskins and Cardinals facing each other for the 122nd time. The 121 previous meetings represent the Redskins’ third-most games played against any opponent and the most against an opponent in which the series does not include a postseason game.
»» The Redskins entering the game 74-45-2 all-time against the Cardinals. The Redskins’ 74 wins against the Cardinals are the team’s second-most against any opponent.
»» The Redskins having won 10 of their last 12 games against the Cardinals dating back to 1999, including eight of the last nine contests.
»» The Redskins approaching Week 13 with a 27-25-2 all-time record in road games against the Cardinals, including a 7-4-1 record against the franchise in Chicago (1932-59), a 13-12-1 record against the franchise in St. Louis (1960-87), and a 7-9 record against the franchise since its move to Arizona (1988-present).
»» The Redskins reaching 500 yards of offense in three consecutive games for the first time in team history.
»» The Redskins becoming the fourth team in NFL history to post three straight 500-yard performances (2010-11 Patriots, 1998 49ers and 1982 Chargers).
»» The Redskins improving upon their team-record three 500- yard games this season.
»» The Redskins recording their fourth 500-yard game this season to tie for the sixth-most in a season in NFL history.
»» The Redskins tying a team record with a third consecutive 400-yard game. The Redskins have accomplished the feat multiple times, including most recently in Weeks 6-8 this season.
»» The Redskins exceeding 300 yards of offense in a 16th consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season, for the first time since a team-record 17-game stretch across the 1987-88 seasons.
»» The Redskins gaining 310 yards of offense to reach 5,000 offensive yards for a 12th straight season. Only five other NFL teams entered 2016 with an active streak of 11 or more 5,000-yard seasons (Green Bay, New Orleans, New England, Philadelphia and Dallas).
»» The Redskins posting the 28th 5,000-yard season in team history with 310 more yards of offense.
»» The Redskins passing for 350 yards in three consecutive games for the first time in team history.
»» The Redskins posting three consecutive turnover-free games for the first time since Weeks 8-11 of the 2012 season.
»» The Redskins holding opponents without a sack in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 3-4 of the 2006 season.
»» The Redskins recording a sack in a 20th consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season. Washington's active streak ranks first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL (Denver, 28; Oakland, 25; Cincinnati, 24).
»» The Redskins pushing a regular season sack streak to 20 games for the first time since a 30-game span across the 2008-10 seasons.

»» Cornerback Bashaud Breeland (one) intercepting a pass to become the first member of the Redskins since Fred Smoot (2001-03) to open a career with multiple interceptions in three straight seasons.

»» Quarterback Kirk Cousins (six) tying his own team record for 300-yard passing games in a single season (seven in 2015).
»» Cousins adding to his team records for career 300-yard passing games (18, including 17 in regular season play) and 400-yard passing games (three).
»» Cousins (two) adding to his team record for 400- yard passing games in a single season.
»» Cousins recording his third 400-yard passing game this season to tie Philip Rivers (2013), Tony Romo (2012), Eli Manning (2011) and Dan Marino (1986) for the third most 400-yard games in a single season in NFL history.
»» Cousins exceeding 350 passing yards in a third consecutive game to become the first quarterback in Redskins history with three straight 350-yard passing games.
»» Cousins tying a team record with a third straight 300-yard passing game (Cousins in 2015, Robert Griffin III in 2013).
»» Cousins (10,736) compiling 125 passing yards to surpass Jason Campbell (10,860) for sixth on the Redskins' career passing yardage list.
»» Cousins (918) completing 35 passes to tie Billy Kilmer (953) for sixth-most completions in team history.
»» Cousins recording multiple touchdown passes in a fifth straight game for the first time in his career. It would be the first five-game multi-touchdown streak for a Redskins passer since Mark Brunell in Weeks 2-7 of the 2005 season.

Redskins Franchised Tagged Quarterback Kirk Cousins has been

                                                                                  straight fire these last few weeks. ~ Photo courtesy of Redskins.com

»» Cousins throwing three touchdown passes to become the sixth quarterback in team history with 70 career touchdown passes (Sammy Baugh, Sonny Jurgensen, Joe Theismann, Billy Kilmer and Mark Rypien).
»» Cousins throwing three touchdown passes in three consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 15-17 last season.
»» Cousins (20) throwing three touchdown passes to enter the Top 10 in team history in touchdown passes in a single season.
»» Cousins throwing zero interceptions in a fourth consecutive regular season start for the first time in his career. He enters Week 13 having thrown 151 consecutive pass attempts without an interception, dating back to Week 8 vs. Cincinnati in London.
»» Cousins (299) chasing No. 4 Jason Campbell (315 in 2008), No. 3 Brad Johnson (316 in 1999) and No. 2 Campbell (327 in 2009) on the team's list for completions in a single season.
»» Cousins (3,540) chasing No. 9 Mark Rypien (3,564 in 1991), No. 8 Joe Theismann (3,568 in 1981), No. 7 Jason Campbell (3,618 in 2009), No. 6 Theismann (3,714 in 1983), No. 5 Sonny Jurgensen (3,747 in 1967) and No. 4 Rypien (3,768 in 1989) on the team's list for passing yardage in a single season.
»» Cousins (3,540) throwing for 460 yards to post the fourth 4,000-yard passing season in team history, joining himself (4,166 in 2015), Jay Schroeder (4,109 in 1986) and Brad Johnson (4,005 in 1999).

»» Wide receiver Jamison Crowder (55) catching five passes to set a single-season career high in receptions (59 in 2015). His 725 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns this season are already career highs.
»» Crowder (114) moving past No. 3 Art Monk (114) and chasing No. 2 Rod Gardner (117) on the Redskins' list of receptions across a player's first two NFL seasons.
»» Crowder tying a single-season team record with his second punt return touchdown of the season (Brian Mitchell in 1991 and 1994, Mike Nelms in 1981, Bert Zagers in 1957 and John Williams in 1952).
»» Crowder catching another touchdown to become the first member of the Redskins to post a seven-receiving-touchdown season within the first two years of an NFL career since Chris Cooley (seven in 2005).

»» Tight end Vernon Davis potentially starting his 150th career regular season game.

»» Davis (492) chasing No. 14 Steve Jordan (498) and Nos. 12 Ben Coates and Todd Heap (499 each) on the NFL's list of career ceptions by a tight end.
»» Davis (492) catching eight passes to become the 12th tight end in NFL history to record 500 career receptions.
»» Davis (6,291) gaining 17 receiving yards to pass Steve Jordan (6,307) for 11th-most receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history.
»» Davis adding to his 57 career touchdown receptions, tied for seventh-most of any tight end in NFL history.
»» Davis catching three touchdowns to tie former Redskins great Jerry Smith (60) for sixth-most touchdowns by a tight end in NFL history.

»» Wide receiver Pierre Garçon extending his streak of consecutive regular season games played with a reception to 98, the
sixth-longest active streak in the NFL (Larry Fitzgerald, 190; Brandon Marshall, 155; Steve Smith Sr., 138; Jason Witten, 130; Michael Crabtree, 106). Sixty-nine of the games in Garçon’s streak have come with Washington, the third-longest streak by a member of the Redskins since the 1970 merger.
»» Garçon (4,144) gaining 137 receiving yards to pass Michael Westbrook (4,280) for 10th-most career receiving yards in team history.
»» Garçon (20) chasing No. 12 Jean Fugett (21) and No. 11 Rod Gardner (22) on the team's career receiving touchdowns list.

»» Kicker Dustin Hopkins (50) chasing No. 9 Brett Conway (52) and Nos. 7 Sam Baker and John Hall (54 each) on the team's alltime made field goals list.
»» Hopkins (25) setting a single-season career high with his next field goal. His 25 field goals this season are currently tied with his output from the 2015 season.
»» Hopkins (25) moving into the Top 10 in field goals made in a single season in team history with his next field goal.
»» Hopkins recording a third four-field-goal game this year to tie Mark Moseley (three in 1983) and Chip Lohmiller (three in 1990) for the most games with four field goals in a single season in team history.

»» Wide receiver DeSean Jackson catching a touchdown pass in a third straight game for the first time since Weeks 11-13 of the 2015 season.
»» Jackson compiling 100 receiving yards in back-to-back games for the first time since Weeks 8-9 of the 2014 season.
»» Jackson and/or Garçon (nine each) recording their 10th 100-yard receiving game to tie Henry Ellard (10) for ninth-most in team history.
»» Jackson (21) recording a 60-plus-yard touchdown to move past Devin Hester (21) for sole possession of second-most total touchdowns of 60 yards or more in NFL history. Jackson is two shy of Jerry Rice (23) for the all-time record.
»» Jackson (25) recording a 50-plus-yard touchdown to tie Steve Smith, Sr. (26) for fourth in total touchdowns of 50 yards or more in the NFL since the 1970 merger.
»» Jackson recording a touchdown of 50 yards or more in back-to-back weeks for the first time since Weeks 10-11 of the 2015 season. If a touchdown covers 60 yards, it would be his first stretch of back-to-back games with a 60-yard touchdown since Weeks 5-6 of the 2014 season.

»» Running back Robert Kelley rushing for 100 yards to become the first Redskins rookie with multiple 100-yard rushing games since Alfred Morris (seven) in 2012.
»» Kelley rushing for three touchdowns to become the first member of the Redskins with multiple three-touchdown rushing games in a single season since 1999 (Stephen Davis, two).

»» Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan starting his 92nd consecutive game, tied for second-most among active NFL linebackers. Kerrigan has not missed a start in his NFL career.
»» Kerrigan (9.0) recording a sack to become the fifth member of the Redskins (Dexter Manley, 4; Charles Mann, 4; Andre Carter, 2; Brian Orakpo, 2) to post multiple 10-sack seasons since the NFL adopted sacks as an official statistic in 1982.
»» Kerrigan (9.0) recording 2.0 sacks to enter the Top 10 in sacks in a single season in team history.
»» Kerrigan posting a sack in a third consecutive game for the second time this season, including a four-game stretch in Weeks 5-8.

»» Cornerback Josh Norman (two) matching his single-season career high with his next forced fumble (three in 2015).

»» Tight end Jordan Reed (231) chasing No. 14 Brian Mitchell (232) and No. 13 Larry Brown (238) on the Redskins' all-time receptions list.
»» Reed (241) catching four passes to move past Don Warren (244) for third-most career receptions by a tight end in team history.
»» Reed (241) recording nine receptions to become the 12th player to catch 250 career passes as a member of the Redskins.
»» Reed (19) catching a touchdown to become the 16th player in team history to record 20 touchdown receptions with the Redskins.
»» Reed (19) catching a touchdown to surpass Clint Didier (19) for sole possession of fourth-most by a tight end in Redskins history.
»» Reed (19) chasing Jean Fugett (21) for third-most receiving touchdowns by a tight end in Redskins history.
»» Reed registering multiple touchdown receptions in back-to-back games for the second time in his career and the first time since Weeks 15-16 in 2015.
»» Reed (six) scoring multiple receiving touchdowns to move past Santana Moss (six) for sole possession of the sixth-most games with multiple touchdown receptions by a member of the Redskins since 1960.

 Happy Thanksgiving from deep in enemy territory. The Redskins continue to sport the Championship uniform off the white jersey/burgundy pant combo on the road. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are departing from their normal throwback uniform to wearing their bad luck blue jersey. Here's to their continued back luck wearing it today. 

 ANNOUNCEMENT OF INACTIVES

 The Redskins declared the following players as inactive: 

o   No. 2 QB Nate Sudfeld

o   No. 19 WR Rashad Ross

o   No. 31 RB Matt Jones

o   No. 57 LS Nick Sundberg

o   No. 68 T Blaine Clausell

o   No. 74 G Arie Kouandjio

o   No. 98 DE Matt Ioannidis

 KEYS TO VICTORY 

The Defense must stop Beasley. Joe Barry didn't have an answer for him back in Week 2. Let's hope he's learned from that.

Feed Reed. To many times Reed will get off to a decent start only to have the offense go away from him after a quarter.

Control the clock. Dallas is currently ranked 3rd at T.O.P.  The Redskins can pretty much score at will once they get their rather going, however, the the best defense is an offense that keeps them off the field. 

One thing I have to do though is give props to the Cowboys organization. They put out one heck of a Thanksgiving Day spread for those of us that are here covering this game instead of being home with families. 

End of Pre Game

 First Quarter 

The Skins miss the coin toss but Dallas chooses to receive. Which works for us because we tend to defer to the second half anyways. 

Opening play the Defense is burned on a 15 yard end around play. Elliot destroys them for a gain of 20 on the third play. Had space for days & a hole you could sail a battleship though. UGLY starting drive for the Defense. Elliot stopped up the middle after a gain of seven on the Red Zone & he scores on the next play. Gonna be a long day at the office. 

Redskins offense feeds Vernon Davis for a short gain to open, then converts with a Fat Rob catch. Rob grinds for three. Cousins on the run connects to DJax for 19. Great play by Kirk. Fat Rob to the left for no gain. Kirk connects to Reed for 3 yards. Third down with a LOUD crowd that Jordan Reed shuts up with a 12 yard gain. Kirk incomplete pass but Dallas is called for holding. Thompson stopped for a loss of three. Kirk under pressure throws it incomplete to avoid a sack & the OL is called for holding. 2nd & 23. Thompson up the middle for 3. Dumb call as it says we're gonna play for the field goal. Kirk connects with Crowder for 1 yard. 4th & 16. Hopkins on for a 43 yard FG attempt. Redskins take a time out. Kick is wide left & no good which is weird because Hopkins was nailing 40-50 yard kicks in warm ups.

 SECOND QUARTER

Redskins start the 2nd quarter in the Red Zone. They go three & out & Jordan Reed is Down in the back of the End Zone. Reed is helped up & walks off on his own. I exhale the breath I'd been holding. Hopkins in for the field goal & its good from 24 yards out. Redskins have got to start getting into the end zone if they're gonna pull out the upset here. Reed is questionable with a left shoulder injury. 

Redskins Defense seems to have tightened up some. Dallas is no longer running for huge chunks of yardage. Mid drive the Defense gets a sack & Dallas is called for holding. 3rd & 14. Defense gets torched by Beasley. I was worried about Fuller being on him & he got toasted for a gain of 18. Barry needs to make an adjustment here pronto. Prescott overthrows Butler in the end zone. 3rd down again. Norman drops a defected Pass to Dez.  Cowboys take the field goal & its 10-3 in a game that feels like it should probably already be tied up at 21. 

 AT THE HALF

After each team's opening drive of the Second Quarter, both offenses seem evenly matched. The only big difference is Dallas is getting the bulk of their yards on the ground while the Redskins are getting theirs through the air.  The big story here so far is the Redskins inability to get into the end zone. Three drives in the first half & they settle for field goals, where they missed 2 out of 3 of them. Leaving points on the field, on the road, against a Divional rival is completely unacceptable. The Defense got carved up on the opening drive, but tightened up after that. They still allowed several chunk yardage plays, but they kept them more limited on completing those after the opening drive where they were gutted at will. Then the Two Minute Warning happened & they unloaded the next play for a touchdown to take a 17-3 lead with 1:45 on the clock. Skins best bet is to play the sidelines for chunks, put the ball in the end zone for 7 & run out the clock, going to the locker room down only by 7 since they get the ball to start the 2nd half. Almost. They managed everything but the touchdown & again settle for a field goal. At least they managed to make that one. It's 17-6 Dallas at the half.

 THIRD QUARTER 

Redskins can't get anything going to open this half. However, Jordan Reed is returning to the game. On the Cowboys first drive, the Defense leaves a gaping hole underneath & Witten makes them pay for it. Dallas starts picking up 9 & 10 yard chunks again. A holding call backs them up to their 46 & its 1st & 20. Written picks 8 & the Redskins burn their first time out. A turnover would help. Skins need some kind of spark to get back into this. Only down by 11, this offense can overcome that if they can get into a good rhythm. Down, 18, that's a different story. Bree land breaks up a deep sideline shot to Williams on 3rd down. Dallas forced to punt with Crowder back to receive. Fair catch, Skins at the 10. HAVE to get 7 here. Skins get to midfield, hit a 4th & 2, convert it, continue to march into field goal range & chew up the clock. Kirk hits the fade to Reed for a first down at the 3. A touchdown here & it's a football game. A field goal & it could be the season. Skins have chewed up over 10 minutes in this quarter.

 FOURTH QUARTER

TOUCHDOWN JORDAN REED!!! We got a football game now. Skins down by 5 go for 2. The attempt is picked off by Sean Lee. It's 17-12 Dallas with 14:54 left. Elliot gets a 21 yard chunk of burnage followed by a catch for 19 yards & Dallas is at the 35 in two plays. Elliot finally stopped for a gain of 1. Beasley burns the D for 12. Dallas scrambles, knocked out of bounds by Breeland. Dez over the middle, tackled by Norman after a gain of 13. Ball at the 6. Day runs it in for the touchdown. Dallas struck quick & efficiently in answer to the Redskins time consuming last drive. 75 yards in under 5 minutes to the the Skins 90 yard 10 minute drive. 24-12 Dallas. 10:49 left on the clock.

DJAX ****es!!! Helluva throw by Cousins 67 yards down the sideline touchdown DJax, kick is good & Skins are back to being down by 5. Skins just went 3 plays 75 yards in under 2 minutes for that score. Skins with the onsides kick, Dallas recovers.

9:21 on the clock. If there was ever time for a Norman pick six, this would be it. Instead Dallas runs it to keep the clock running. They pick up a personal foul penalty & two plays later, Elliot is in the end zone, but wait, Dallas gets called for holding.  2nd & 10. Foster with the duplex takedown on Elliot, no penalty & the Dallas media behind me is crying about it. And then Elliot is in the end zone again two plays later. It's 31-19 Dallas with 6:29 left. Skins are forced to do what they do best now. Throw it. The Crowder/Reed show gets them across mid field, only thing stopping them was a false start penalty. A Reed strip fumble recovered for a Dallas TD is ruled incomplete pass. Next pass is to Crowder for 10. Skins convert a 4th & 1. Ball at the Dallas 29. 3:32 on the clock. Cousins hits Crowder again for 9. Cousins incomplete to Grant in double coverage in the end zone. Cousins keeps it up the middle 1st down. Cousins to Thompson gain of 3. Cousins to Reed, 1st & goal at the 8. 2 minute warning. Touchdown Jordan Reed, his second for the day. Kick is good, it's 31-26 Dallas with 1:53 left. Beasley back for Dallas as the Skins go for the onsides kick again. Ball goes out of bounds, Dallas ball at the 47. Ugh. 1:51 left on the clock. Joe Barry needs to dial up a turnover here because this down by 5, down by 12 back n forth scoring bit has gotten old. Instead Dallas comes out running the ball to kill clock, skins burn a timeout. Beasley with an 8 yard catch, Elliot up the middle, clocking running, Skins call a 30 second timeout. 2nd & 8 with 55 ticks left on the clock. Prescott takes a knee 3rd & 9. Clock runs out. Game over.

 FINAL THOUGHTS

One, Cousins ain't going anywhere. He's gonna get paid.

Secondly, we need to quit paying Joe Barry. He's had more then enough time to scheme up answers for guys like Elliot & Beasley. At times, the defense could hold Elliot for short gains but they couldn't effectively take him out of the game. 

Play calling was questionable today & deservedly so. The run up the middle on 3rd & long, the 2 point conversions, the first onsides kick...The points left out on the field. Jeebus. That one kills me. It's a problem this offense has had going back to last offseason when the starters could never get a touchdown. Don't get me wrong, this is a VERY talented offense & coaching staff. It's kinda reminds me of the knock Kyle Shanahan had here, that whole "gets to smart for his own good" rep. Two seasons in & it's like they're still trying to figure out how to put together continuous complete games. But I'm telling you, when can do that, & have a top defense, this is team is gonna be really, really, good. They're close. They're not there just yet, but they've been knocking on the door of greatness, they just don't have the password to get in yet. 

Post Game Audio

Photos

»» The Redskins entering the contest with an .813 winning percentage in their last eight contests (6-1-1), the team's best eight-game stretch since a 7-1 (.875) mark to close the 2012 season.
»» The Redskins riding a 10-5-1 record (.656) in their last 16 games (including postseason play), the team's best 16-game stretch since an 11-5 run (.688) from Week 13 in 2007 through Week 11 in 2008.
»» The Redskins reaching seven wins through 11 games for the first time since 2008 (7-4) with a victory on Sunday.
»» The Redskins earning a third Thanksgiving Day win all-time. Including a victory in their most recent Thanksgiving game in 2012, a win would give the Redskins victories in consecutive Thanksgiving contests for the first time in team history.
»» The Redskins earning victories in North Texas in three consecutive seasons for the first time since the 1987-89 seasons.
»» The Redskins reaching 500 yards of offense in consecutive games for the first time in team history.
»» The Redskins setting a team record by recording a third 500 yard game this season. The 2016 Redskins are currently tied with the 1950, 1981, 1989 and 1999 teams with two.
»» The Redskins exceeding 300 yards of offense in a 15th consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season, for the first time since a team-record 17-game stretch across the 1987-88 seasons.
»» The Redskins rushing for 100 yards in a sixth straight game for the first time since an 11-game span across Weeks 2-13 of the 2013 season.
»» The Redskins reaching 150 rushing yards in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 1-2 of the 2015 season.
»» The Redskins turning the ball over zero times in a second straight game for the first time since Weeks 16-17 last season.
»» The Redskins recording a sack in a 19th consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season. Washington's active streak ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the NFL. (Note: The Oakland Raiders rank third with 23 and will be subject to the results of Monday Night Football following publication of these notes.)
»» The Redskins recording at least 2.0 sacks in a seventh straight contest. Washington's current six-game streak with 2.0 sacks is the second-longest active streak in the NFL (Seattle, 7).

»» Cornerback Bashaud Breeland (one) intercepting a pass to become the first member of the Redskins since Fred Smoot (2001-03) to open a career with multiple interceptions in three straight seasons.

»» Quarterback Kirk Cousins (10,287) chasing Jason Campbell (10,860) for sixth on the Redskins' career passing yardage list.
»» Cousins adding to his team-record 17 career 300-yard games (including 16 in regular season play).
»» Cousins (two) claiming sole possession of the most career 400-yard passing games in team history with his next 400-yard effort. He is presently tied with Sonny Jurgensen and Mark Rypien.
»» Cousins becoming the first player in team history to record multiple 400-yard passing games in a single season.
»» Cousins (17) recording three touchdown passes to post the fifth instance of a quarterback producing back-to-back 20-touchdown seasons in team history (Joe Theismann in 1983-84, Sonny Jurgensen in 1966-67 and 1969-70, and Sammy Baugh in 1947-48).
»» Cousins throwing three touchdown passes in consecutive games for the first time since a three-game stretch in Weeks 15-17 last season.
»» Cousins exceeding 350 passing yards in consecutive games for the first time in his career. He would be the first Redskins quarterback to accomplish the feat since Jay Schroeder in Weeks 8-9 of the 1986 season.
»» Cousins (3,091) throwing for 362 yards to place his 2016 passing yardage among the Top 10 in team history.

»» Wide receiver Jamison Crowder recording a touchdown in a fourth consecutive game for the first time in his career. He would be the first member of the Redskins to do so since Fred Davis in Weeks 12-15 of the 2009 season.
»» Crowder recording back-to-back 100-yard games for the second time this season (Weeks 7-8).
»» Crowder tying a single-season team record with his second punt return touchdown of the season (Brian Mitchell in 1991 and 1994, Mike Nelms in 1981, Bert Zagers in 1957 and John Williams in 1952).
»» Crowder (47) catching 12 passes to match his single-season career high for receptions (59 in 2015). Crowder has already set career highs in receiving yards (637) and receiving touchdowns (six) this season.
»» Crowder (106) chasing No. 5 Chris Cooley (108), No. 4 Charlie Brown (110) and No. 3 Art Monk (114) on the Redskins' list of receptions across a player's first two NFL seasons.
»» Crowder catching another touchdown to become the first member of the Redskins to post a seven-receiving-touchdown season within the first two years of an NFL career since Chris Cooley (seven in 2005).

»» Tight end Vernon Davis adding to his 57 career touchdown receptions, tied for seventh-most of any tight end in NFL history.
»» Davis catching three touchdowns to tie former Redskins great Jerry Smith (60) for sixth-most touchdowns by a tight end in NFL history.                                                 »» Davis (487) catching 13 passes to become the 12th tight end in NFL history to record 500 career receptions.
»» Davis (6,223) gaining 85 receiving yards to pass Steve Jordan (6,307) for 11th-most receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history.

»» Wide receiver Pierre Garçon extending his streak of consecutive regular season games played with a reception to 97, the sixth-longest active streak in the NFL (Larry Fitzgerald, 189; Brandon Marshall, 154; Steve Smith Sr., 137; Jason Witten, 129; Michael Crabtree, 104). Sixty-eight of the games in Garçon’s streak have come with Washington, the third-longest streak by a member of the Redskins since the 1970 merger.
»» Garçon posting a second straight 100-yard receiving game for the first time since Weeks 15-16 of the 2013 season.
»» Garçon catching a touchdown in back-to-back games for the first time since the final three contests of the 2015 regular season.
»» Garçon (20) chasing No. 12 Jean Fugett (21) and No. 11 Rod Gardner (22) on the team's career receiving touchdowns list.

»» Kicker Dustin Hopkins (48) chasing No. 9 Brett Conway (52) on the team's all-time made field goals list.
»» Hopkins (92) scoring eight points to post the 26th 100-point season in team history. He would be the first member of the Redskins to accomplish the feat in consecutive seasons since Graham Gano in 2010-11.
»» Hopkins recording a third four-field-goal game this year to tie Mark Moseley (three in 1983) and Chip Lohmiller (three in 1990) for the most games with four field goals in a single season in team history.

»» Wide receiver DeSean Jackson (24) recording two 50-plusyard touchdowns to tie Steve Smith, Sr. (26) for fourth in total touchdowns of 50 yards or more in the NFL since the 1970 merger.
»» Jackson (20) recording a 60-plus-yard touchdown to tie Devin Hester (21) for second-most total touchdowns of 60 yards or more in NFL history.
»» Jackson catching a touchdown pass in a second straight game for the first time since a three-game stretch in Weeks 11-13 of the 2015 season.

»» Running back Robert Kelley rushing for 100 yards in back-to-back games for the first time in his career.
»» Kelley becoming the first Redskins running back to post consecutive 100-yard rushing games since Alfred Morris in Weeks 8-9
of the 2013 season. He would be the first Redskins rookie to accomplish the feat since Morris in Weeks 11-13 of the 2012 season.
»» Kelley rushing for three touchdowns to become the first member of the Redskins with multiple three-touchdown rushing games in a single season since 1999 (Stephen Davis, two).
»» Kelley posting three rushing touchdowns to become the first NFL running back with back-to-back three-rushing-touchdown games since Atlanta's Devonta Freeman in Weeks 3-4 of the 2015 season.

»» Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan starting his 91st consecutive game, tied for second-most among active NFL linebackers. Kerrigan has not missed a start in his NFL career.
»» Kerrigan (8.0) reaching 10.0 sacks this season to become the fifth member of the Redskins (Dexter Manley, 4; Charles Mann, 4;
Andre Carter, 2; Brian Orakpo, 2) to post multiple 10-sack seasons since the NFL adopted sacks as an official statistic in 1982.

»» Cornerback Josh Norman forcing a fumble in back-to-back games for the first time in his career.
»» Norman (two) matching his single-season career high with his next forced fumble (three in 2015).

»» Tight end Jordan Reed (231) chasing No. 14 Brian Mitchell (232) and No. 13 Larry Brown (238) on the Redskins' all-time receptions list.
»» Reed (231) catching 13 passes to tie Don Warren (244) for third-most career receptions by a tight end in team history.
»» Reed (2,451) gaining 86 yards to pass Don Warren (2,536) for fourth-most career receiving yards by a tight end in team history.
»» Reed (17) catching two touchdown passes to tie Clint Didier (19) for fourth-most by a tight end in Redskins history.

»» Linebacker Martrell Spaight picking off a pass to become the first Redskins linebacker with an interception in consecutive games in a single season since a three-game stretch by London Fletcher in Weeks 14-16 of the 2012 season.

Redskins Offense
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in percentage of 3-and-out drives (10.2%)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards at catch (1982)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down passing plays gaining 4+ yards (63.3%)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing yards at catch (1980)

»» Ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in third-and-medium conversion percentage (54.1%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down plays gaining 4+ yards (53.5%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in pass completions of 25+ yards (28)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in total yards per game (418.5)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in yards per play (6.39)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in average rushing yards on second down (5.29)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in average rushing yards (4.57)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in receptions per game (25.9)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in pass completions (259)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in percentage of second down plays converted for first-downs (36.0%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in pass completions of 20+ yards (41)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards (3122)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (301.4)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth NFL in percentage of third-down plays converted for first-downs (47.3%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in average yards gained on first down (6.32)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards per game (312.2)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in passing yards per play (7.83)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in passing first-downs (147)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in average passing yards at catch (7.6)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in first downs per game (23.0)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in rushing yards (1171)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in rushing yards per game (117.1)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in average yards to go on second down (7.72)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in total first downs made (230)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.11)

»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in 3rd-and-long conversion percentage (33.3%)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in passing yards per completion (12.05)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in average receiving yards (12.1)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC in percentage of first-down rush attempts gaining 4+ yards (43.8%)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in pass attempts per game (38.5)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in pass attempts (385)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in receiving targets (378)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in targets per game (37.8)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in percentage of pass completions (67.3%)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts resulting in a first-down (24.2%)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC in yards after catch (1140)
»» Ranks tied for sixth in the NFC in passing touchdowns (17)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in rushing first-downs (62)

»» Ranks eighth in the NFC in offensive time of possession per game (30:52)

Redskins Defense
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in assisted tackles (204)
»» Ranks third in the NFC sixth in the NFL in sacks (27)
»» Ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in fumbles forced (11)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in tackles for loss (53)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC sixth in the NFL in sack yards (179)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in total tackles (620)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL sacks per pass attempt (7.32%)

»» Ranks eighth in the NFC in solo tackles (416)
»» Ranks eighth in the NFC in opponent time of possession per game (29:08)

Redskins Special Teams
»» Ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL for longest punt return (85)
»» Ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in field goal attempts (27)
»» Ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in field goals made (23)

»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in percentage of kickoffs for touchbacks (74.6%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in average punt return yards (15.3)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in total punt return yards (260)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks (44)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average starting line position after kickoff (25.4)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in kickoff yards (3799)

»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in average kickoff yards (64.4)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in average kickoff return yards (22.2)

»» Ranks tied for eighth in the NFC in field goal percentage made (85.2%)
»» Ranks tied for eighth in the NFC in total punt returns (17)

Redskins Players
»» Will Compton ranks second in the NFC and NFL in assisted tackles (39)

»» Kirk Cousins ranks first in the NFC and NFL in passing yards at catch (1952)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in pass completions per game (25.8)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in pass completions (258)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing yards (3091)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and NFL in pass completions for first-downs (146)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (309.1)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in pass attempts (384)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (8.05)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in percentage of pass completions resulting in a first-down (38.0%)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in pass attempts per game (38.4)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in yards after catch amongst quarterbacks (1139)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in pass completion percentage (67.2%)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in average passing yards at catch (7.6)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in passing yards per completion (11.98)

»» Jamison Crowder ranks first in the NFC and NFL in average punt return yards (16.3)
»» Crowder ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in longest punt return (85)
»» Crowder ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in punt return yards (244)

»» Vernon Davis ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in average yards after catch amongst tight ends (6.5)
»» Davis ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in average receiving yards amongst tight ends (14.7)
»» Davis ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in average yards at catch amongst tight ends (8.2)

»» Dustin Hopkins ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in field goals attempted (27)
»» Hopkins ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in field goals made (23)
»» Hopkins ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in percent of kickoffs resulting in a touchback (74.6%)
»» Hopkins ranks second the NFC and third in the NFL in touchbacks on kickoffs (44)
»» Hopkins ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in total kickoffs (59)
»» Hopkins ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in total kickoff yards (3799)

»» Jones ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts resulting in a first-down (28.3%)
»» Jones ranks fifth in the NFC in percentage of rush attempts gaining 10+ yards (14.1%)
»» Jones ranks fifth in the NFC in rush attempts of 10+ yards (14)
»» Jones ranks tied for sixth in the NFC in rush attempts for first downs (28)
»» Jones ranks seventh in the NFC in average rushing yards (4.65)

»» Rob Kelley ranks third in the NFC in average rushing yards amongst rookies (5.0)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and NFL in rushing yards amongst rookies (424)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and NFL in rushing yards per game amongst rookies (47.1)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts amongst rookies (84)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts per game amongst rookies (9.3)
»» Kelley ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in average rushing yards (5.05)
»» Kelley ranks fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in longest rush attempt (66)

»» Ryan Kerrigan ranks second in the NFC and NFL in tackles for loss (12)
»» Kerrigan ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for seventh in the NFL in sacks (8)
»» Kerrigan ranks fifth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in sack yards (57)

»» Trent Murphy ranks tied for sixth in the NFC in sacks (7)

»» Jordan Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in targets per game amongst tight ends (8.6)
»» Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receptions per game amongst tight ends (6.1)
»» Reed ranks tied for second in the NFC and NFL in receptions amongst tight ends (49)
»» Reed ranks second in the NFC and NFL in receiving yards per game amongst tight ends (66.9)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in targets amongst tight ends (69)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and NFL in receptions resulting in a first down amongst tight ends (30)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in receiving yards amongst tight ends (535)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in yards at catch amongst tight ends (354)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in receptions per game (6.1)
»» Reed ranks tied for fifth in the NFC and tied for ninth in the NFL in yards after catch amongst tight ends (181)

VICTORY!!!

Redskins 42 - 24 Packers

JimmiJo

Hello Brothers & Sisters, and welcome to another edition of Washington Redskins football. Tonight's episode features the Redskins hosting the Green Bay Packers.

My name is JimmiJo, and together with my partner of the ages, TheMurf, will bring you tonight's action.

The last time these teams met was in January in the the playoffs. Then, Green Bay left winners. Here's hoping it goes different tonight.

At 5-3-1, it is difficult to convince some that tonight's game is 'must-win.' But it is, given the state of the division. Despite the winning record, Washington sits at only third in the NFC East. And a win tonight will do nothing more than allow them to maintain the same position. But they must win to avoid last place and keep abreast of second-place 7-3 New York Giants. 

Meanwhile the Dallas Cowboys are running away with the division and league. Their 9-1 record is good for first in the NFC East and best in the NFL. 

The success (or lack thereof) of Washington's season rests on the next five days. Win tonight to stay three back of the Cowboys and a half-game behind the Giants; and then a chance Thursday to beat Dallas to gain a game and stop their momentum.

But no sense in looking ahead. If the Redskins don't win tonight, a victory Thursday will benefit New York as much if not more than Washington.

This is a winnable game for the Redskins. But not a definite. The Packers have been inconsistent, as their 4-5 record attests. But they can still do some damage.

Green Bay come in ranked 14th in offense, compared to Washington's 4th overall. But they own the 10th-ranked defense (meanwhile the Redskins defense ranks 21st).

The Redskins need to bring a high degree of urgency and focus to this game. It is a nationally-televised night game, which usually means disaster for the Redskins. Hopefully the home field advantage will help their cause.

We have been experiencing incredibly high winds in the region for the last 24-hours which are expected to persist until after midnight. The team that runs the ball better should have the edge. The Redskins rank 11th in rushing, better than the 19th-spot the Packers currently occupy. 

Keys to Victory

- Run Forest Run!
- Ball control that translates to long drives for scores
- Containment defense that limits the big plays by the Packers
- Pressure Aaron Rogers

We are still about 2.5 hours away from kickoff. I will share any tidbits I come across. 

Twitter @HomerMcFanboy for Murf and @Skinscast for me

Murf's Take

I'm not going to lie -- as someone who has spent more than 21 years serving in and with the U.S. Army, it brings a smile to my face whenever I see an organization like the Washington Redskins go out of their way to recognize veterans and active duty service members. 

Clearly a primetime game against one of the NFL's most popular franchises was going to be a well attended game anyway, but making this game their "Salute to Service game," makes tonight's contest with the Green Bay Packers a little extra special, in my eyes at least.

And honestly, if this game didn't feel exactly like last year's 35-18 playoff loss, we'd all be thrilled to catch Aaron Rodgers and friends right now. But I was on the sidelines when a supposedly vulnerable opponent limped into town and pistol-whipped the Redskins back in January and I'm not going to fall for that act again.

So even though the Packers have looked like hot garbage for most of the season and they're giving up 35 or more points on seemingly a weekly basis now, I still refuse to underestimate them until Rodgers is no longer collecting an NFL paycheck.

That being said, even though their record during primetime games over the last decade or so is downright abysmal, it's not as if the Redskins have no chance this evening. For starters, since Week 7 last season, Kirk Cousins has outplayed Rodgers. Don't believe me? Here are the numbers:

Cousins has completed 69.5 percent of his passes while averaging 287.5 yards per game, throwing 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for a 106.2 quarterback rating. 

Rodgers has completed 60.1 percent of his passes while averaging 249.5 yards per game, throwing 38 touchdowns and 13 interceptions for a 87.7 quarterback rating. 

So while conventional wisdom tells you to take Rodgers over Cousins all day every day, the numbers show that Captain Kirk has been playing at an outstanding level for more than a year now. Tonight I fully expect tight end Jordan Reed to get back into the end zone too. He's been too quiet for a guy with such a ridiculous talent, so I fully expect him to get going against a beatable Green Bay defense.

This is also the type of game I'd expect to see Jamison Crowder thrive in. His speed and elusiveness give defenders fits, and the Packers are pretty mediocre on the defensive side of things, so hopefully Crowder keeps his string of solid performances going.

Finally, I'm thrilled that the Matt Jones era seems firmly behind us. Nothing that guy did ever gave me reason to believe he was anything more than "just a guy." Now that "Fat" Rob Kelley has taken over the primary running back duties, there's actually a reason for the playcallers to throw in a carry or two every now and then.

On defense I want to see what else Sua' Cravens has in store for us all. The more he's on the field, the more chances he's got to make plays. Considering how much he's been able to impact things in his limited reps, I'm truly excited to see what else he can make happen out there.

I'm also encouraged by Preston Smith's showing against Minnesota. He was too good last season to be so nonexistent this year, so it was nice to see him finally begin to make his presence felt once again. Finally, safety Duke Ihenacho has quietly been playing very well of late. I'm hoping to see his strong play rewarded with a turnover or impact play this evening. That's what I'm looking for tonight.

Now I'm headed down to the field level to go freeze my tail off in hopes of getting some halfway decent photos for you guys.
 

Inactives

The Redskins declared the following players as inactive: 
o    No. 2 QB Nate Sudfeld
o    No. 19 WR Rashad Ross
o    No. 31 RB Matt Jones
o    No. 57 LS Nick Sundberg
o    No. 68 T Blaine Clausell
o    No. 74 G Arie Kouandjio
o    No. 98 DE Matt Ioannidis

On Saturday, the Redskins signed No. 59 LS Rick Lovato and waived No. 67 DL Jordan Hill. Lovato (6-2, 249) is a 24-year-old Old Dominion product who appeared in two regular season games and two postseason games for Green Bay last season.

The Packers declared the following players as inactive:
o    No. 23 CB Damarious Randall
o    No. 32 RB Christine Michael
o    No. 47 LB Jake Ryan
o    No. 70 G T.J. Lang
o    No. 73 C/G JC Tretter
o    No. 91 LB Jayrone Elliott
o    No. 99 DT Christian Ringo

Pregame

Interesting pregame interview of Kirk Cousins with Bob Costas. Especially the post-interview comments. Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison lavished Cousins with praise, saying he should be in Washington for a long time.

But in truth I am not sure the Redskins front office is totally sold on Cousins, even now. I get the sense they may feel there is something better on the horizon, though I am not sure what else they expect him to show, or who else is out there? I am not much on college ball so perhaps someone can tell me if the upcoming quarterback class is a good one. 

Cousins currently ranks 7th among active quarterbacks. He has thrown 14-touchdowns against only 7-interceptions. He has a 66.9-percent completion percentage on the year for a 94.8 QB rating. Best of all, they seem to win when he plays. 

Maybe it's a head game to keep Cousins grounded. But I have to believe he is the quarterback of the future here.

Here's to a good game, with no injuries. Talk to you at the half

Half

Redskins should be up big here. But thanks to early drops by DeSean Jackson and Jordan Reed they spent the first quarter punting to each other.

Also don't get the go-for-2 after the second TD. A four-point lead means they need a touchdown instead of a game-tying field goal. That said, the long snapper is out for this game so they are understandably nervous.

Washington gets the ball to start the half, A touchdown drive should signal the beginning of the end for the Packers.

And let me add - the Redskins are the better team tonight. Let's get this.

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JimmiJo

Could not have been more impressed with the Redskins tonight. Every time there was anything remotely resembling controversy, the Redskins came back and put their stamp on it. The Redskins whooped some monkey-ass. Don't believe me? Look at the stats:

Kirk Cousins - 21/30 for 375-yards and 3 touchdowns for a qb rating of 145.83 (Not an misprint)
Rob Kelley -  24 carries for 137 yards and 3 touchdowns (all-star numbers)

Aaron Rogers 26/41 for 351-yards, 3 touchdowns and a QB rating of 114.9
Aaron Rogers - 3 for 33-yards and 0-touchdowns.

And let's take a broader look

Total Net Yards Redskins 515 - Packers 424
Rushing Redskins 151 - Packers 84
Passing Redskins 364 - Packers 340
First Downs Redskins 21 - Packers 19 
3rd Down Efficiency Redskins 9/14 64% - Packers 7/15 46%
Red Zone Redskins 4/5 80% - Packers 2/4 50%

The Redskins won running away with this one.

Not to say Green Bay wasn't here to play. Only that the Redskins were more than ready. What I most appreciated was Washington's refusal to capitulate to the Packers. Last year the Redskins would have folded a few times inside of this game. Instead the Redskins responded to each and every challenge.

I was super impressed with Kirk Cousins tonight. Not sure what else he needs to do to earn a long-term contract, but tonight he did a lot to help himself. He was confident and effective. Take back a couple of obvious drops and his numbers look even better. It is getting more and more difficult to argue he should not get paid. As in the big bucks,

Washington needed this win in the worst-way and they got it. But no matter how big tonight felt, it still only keeps the Redskins par with the rest of the NFC East. It does give them good momentum going to Dallas for Thanksgiving. 

Win that one and people will be talking.

Excited for the win. Hope this carries over to Dallas. Let's go team! 

Audio

Redskins Offense
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in percentage of 3-and-out drives (9.3%)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down passing plays gaining 4+ yards (62.4%)

»» Ranks second in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in receptions per game (26.4)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in pass completions (238)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in percentage of second down plays converted for first-downs (37.3%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in third-and-medium conversion percentage (51.6%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in percentage of first-down plays gaining 4+ yards (53.8%)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in pass completions per game (26.4)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in receptions (238)
»» Ranks tied for second in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in pass completions of 25+ yards (23)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in yards per play (6.19)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in pass completions of 20+ yards (36)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average rushing yards on second down (4.62)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in receiving yards (2747)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (294.4)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in average yards gained on first down (6.52)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and NFL in first downs per game (23.2)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in percentage of first down rush attempts gaining 4+ yards (44.7%)
»» Ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in average yards to go on second down (7.75)
»» Ranks third in the NFC in receiving yards per game (305.2)
»» Ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in pass completions for first-downs (133)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in passing air yards (1422)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in passing yards at catch (1605)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in total yards per game (407.8)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in total first downs made (209)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in pass attempts per game (39.4)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in 3rd-and-long conversion percentage (31.9%)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average rushing yards (4.51)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and sixth NFL in percentage of third-down plays converted for first-downs (45.2%)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in pass attempts (355)

»» Ranks fifth in the NFC in receiving targets (348)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (7.74)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in targets per game (38.7)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in passing yards per play (7.46)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in percentage of pass completions (67.0%)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts resulting in a first-down (24.8%)
»» Ranks fifth in the NFC in rushing yards per game (113.3)

LEAGUE LEADERS
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average number of plays per scoring drive (8.52)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in offensive time of possession per game (31:00)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC in yards after catch (1140)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC in rushing yards (1020)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in rush attempts resulting in a first-down (56)
»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in passing yards per completion (11.5)
»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in average receiving yards (11.5)
»» Ranks tied for seventh in the NFC in passing touchdowns (14)

Redskins Defense
»» Ranks second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in assisted tackles (186)
»» Ranks tied for second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in fumbles forced (10)

»» Ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for sixth in the NFL in sacks (25)
»» Ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in tackles for loss (49)
»» Ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for seventh in the NFL in sack yards (159)

»» Ranks eighth in the NFC in yards after catch allowed (972)

»» Ranks fifth in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in total tackles (565)

»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in opponent time of possession per game (29:00)
»» Ranks sixth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL sacks per pass attempt (7.69%)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in passes defensed (42)

Redskins Special Teams
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in average punt return yards (15.8)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in percentage of kickoffs for touchbacks (78.4%)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in total punt return yards (252)
»» Ranks first in the NFC and NFL in average kickoff yards (65.0)
»» Ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL for longest punt return (85)

»» Ranks second in the NFC and NFL in field goal attempts (26)
»» Ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks (40)

»» Ranks third in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in field goals made (22)

»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and ninth in the NFL in average starting line position after kickoff (25.4)
»» Ranks fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in kickoff yards (3317)

»» Ranks seventh in the NFC in average kickoff return yards (22.2)

Redskins Players
»» Will Compton ranks second in the NFC and NFL in assisted tackles (37)

»» Kirk Cousins ranks second in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in pass completions per game (26.3)
»» Cousins ranks second in the NFC and tied for second in the NFL in pass completions (237)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and tied for sixth in the NFL in pass attempts (354)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in passing yards at catch (1577)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in passing yards (2716)
»» Cousins ranks third in the NFC fourth in the NFL in pass completions for first-downs (132)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and NFL in passing yards per game (301.8)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and 10th in the NFL in passing yards per attempt (7.67)
»» Cousins ranks fourth in the NFC and tied for seventh in the NFL in pass attempts per game (39.3)
»» Cousins ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in percentage of pass completions resulting in a first-down (37.3%)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in yards after catch amongst quarterbacks (1139)
»» Cousins ranks sixth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in pass completion percentage (66.9%)
»» Cousins ranks seventh in the NFC in average passing yards at catch (6.7)
»» Cousins ranks eighth in the NFC in passing yards per completion (11.41)

»» Jamison Crowder ranks first in the NFC and NFL in average punt return yards (16.9)
»» Crowder ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in punt return yards (236)
»» Crowder ranks tied for first in the NFC and NFL in longest punt return (85)

»» Vernon Davis ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in average yards after catch amongst tight ends (6.5)
»» Davis ranks first in the NFC and second in the NFL in average receiving yards amongst tight ends (14.7)
»» Davis ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in average yards at catch amongst tight ends (8.2)

»» Dustin Hopkins ranks first in the NFC and third in the NFL in percent of kickoffs resulting in a touchback (79.5%)
»» Hopkins ranks second in the NFC and NFL in field goals attempted (26)
»» Hopkins ranks second the NFC and third in the NFL in touchbacks on kickoffs (40)
»» Hopkins ranks third in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in field goals made (22)
»» Hopkins ranks fourth in the NFC and tied for seventh in the NFL in total kickoffs (51)
»» Hopkins ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in total kickoff yards (3317)

»» Matt Jones ranks tied for second in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts resulting in a first-down (28.3%)
»» Jones ranks fifth in the NFC in percentage of rush attempts gaining 10+ yards (14.1%)
»» Jones ranks fifth in the NFC in rush attempts of 10+ yards (14)
»» Jones ranks fifth in the NFC in rushing yards per game (65.7)
»» Jones ranks fifth in the NFC in average rushing yards (4.78)
»» Jones ranks tied for fifth in the NFC in rush attempts for first downs (28)
»» Jones ranks seventh in the NFC in rush attempts per game (14.1)
»» Jones ranks eighth in the NFC in total rushing yards (460)

»» Rob Kelley ranks third in the NFC in average rushing yards amongst rookies (4.8)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fifth in the NFL in rushing yards amongst rookies (287)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rushing yards per game amongst rookies (35.9)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and sixth in the NFL in rush attempts amongst rookies (60)
»» Kelley ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in rush attempts per game amongst rookies (7.5)

»» Ryan Kerrigan ranks tied for second in the NFC and NFL in tackles for loss (11)
»» Kerrigan ranks tied for fourth in the NFC and tied for eighth in the NFL in sacks (7)
»» Kerrigan ranks sixth in the NFC and tied for 10th in the NFL in sack yards (47)

»» Trent Murphy ranks tied for fourth in the NFC and tied for eighth in the NFL in sacks (7)

»» Jordan Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in targets per game amongst tight ends (9.0)
»» Reed ranks first in the NFC and NFL in receptions per game amongst tight ends (6.3)
»» Reed ranks tied for second in the NFC and tied for third in the NFL in receptions amongst tight ends (44)
»» Reed ranks third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in receiving yards per game amongst tight ends (65.1)
»» Reed ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in targets amongst tight ends (63)
»» Reed ranks tied for third in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL in receptions resulting in a first down amongst tight ends (26)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in receiving yards amongst tight ends (456)
»» Reed ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in yards after catch amongst tight ends (176)
»» Reed ranks fifth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL in yards at catch amongst tight ends (275

»» The Redskins appearing on NBC’s Sunday Night Football for the first time since Dec. 1, 2013, vs. the New York Giants.
»» The Redskins seeking their first win on Sunday Night Football since their NFC East-clinching 28-18 victory against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 of the 2012 season.
»» The Redskins evening their all-time Sunday Night Football record at 17-17-1 since the introduction of the broadcast package in 1987.
»» The Redskins breaking their 9-9 all-time tie in home games against the Packers, including postseason play. The Redskins are 8-7 all-time in regular season home games against Green Bay.
»» The Redskins playing their first regular season home contest against the Packers since defeating the eventual Super Bowl champion Packers in overtime in 2010.
»» The Redskins entering the contest having won four of their last five home regular season games against the Packers dating back to 1972.
»» The Redskins defeating NFC North opponents in back-to-back weeks for the first time since divisional realignment in 2002.
»» The Redskins exceeding 300 yards of offense in a 14th consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season, for the first time since a 14-game stretch across the 2012-13 seasons.
»» The Redskins rushing for 100 yards in a fifth straight game for the first time since a five-game span across Weeks 15-17 of the 2014 season and Weeks 1-2 of the 2015 season.
»» The Redskins holding opponents to one sack or fewer in a third consecutive game for the first time this season.
»» The Redskins’ defense posting three sacks in a sixth consecutive game for the first time since a six-game stretch in Weeks 4-10 of the 2009 season.

»» Cornerback Bashaud Breeland (one) intercepting a pass to become the first member of the Redskins since Fred Smoot (2001-03) to open a career with multiple interceptions in three straight seasons.

»» Quarterback Kirk Cousins setting a team record with his 17th career 300-yard passing game, including postseason play. Fifteen of his 16 career 300-yard games have come in regular season play, tied with Sonny Jurgensen for the most in team history.
»» Cousins (2,716) throwing for 284 yards to become the sixth quarterback in team history to record back-to-back 3,000-yard seasons (Sonny Jurgensen, 1966-67; Joe Theismann, 1983-84; Mark Rypien, 1991-92; Jason Campbell, 2008-09; Robert Griffin III, 2012-13)
»» Cousins (two) claiming sole possession of the most career 400-yard passing games in team history with his next 400-yard effort. He is presently tied with Sonny Jurgensen and Mark Rypien.
»» Cousins becoming the first player in team history to record multiple 400-yard passing games in a single season.
»» Cousins throwing for 88 yards to become the seventh quarterback to record 10,000 career passing yards with the Redskins.

»» Wide receiver Jamison Crowder tying a single-season team record with his second punt return touchdown of the season (Brian Mitchell in 1991 and 1994, Mike Nelms in 1981, Bert Zagers in 1957 and John Williams in 1952).

»» Tight end Vernon Davis adding to his 57 career touchdown receptions, seventh-most of any tight end in NFL history.
»» Davis catching three touchdowns to tie former Redskins great Jerry Smith (60) for sixth-most touchdowns by a tight end in NFL history.
»» Davis (487) catching 13 passes to become the 12th tight end in NFL history to record 500 career receptions.
»» Davis (6,223) gaining 85 receiving yards to pass Steve Jordan (6,307) for 11th-most receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history.

»» Wide receiver Pierre Garçon extending his streak of consecutive regular season games played with a reception to 96, the sixth-longest active streak in the NFL (Larry Fitzgerald, 188; Brandon Marshall, 154; Steve Smith Sr., 136; Jason Witten, 128; Michael Crabtree, 104). Sixty-seven of the games in Garçon’s streak have come with Washington, the third-longest streak by a member of the Redskins since the 1970 merger.
»» Garçon (19 with Washington) catching a touchdown pass to become the 15th player in Redskins history to post 20 touchdown receptions with the team.
»» Garçon (3,985) recording 15 receiving yards to become the 11th player to record 4,000 receiving yards with the Redskins.

»» Kicker Dustin Hopkins (47) chasing No. 9 Brett Conway (52) on the team's all-time made field goals list.
»» Hopkins (86) scoring 14 points to post the 26th 100-point season in team history. He would be the first member of the Redskins to accomplish the feat in consecutive seasons since Graham Gano in 2010-11.
»» Hopkins recording a third four-field-goal game this year to tie Mark Moseley (three in 1983) and Chip Lohmiller (three in 1990) for the most games with four field goals in a single season in team history.

»» Wide receiver DeSean Jackson (24) recording two 50-plus yard touchdowns to tie Steve Smith, Sr. (26) for fourth in total touchdowns of 50 yards or more in the NFL since the 1970 merger.
»» Jackson (20) recording a 60-plus-yard touchdown to tie Devin Hester (21) for second-most total touchdowns of 60 yards or more in NFL history.

»» Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan starting his 90th consecutive game, tied for second-most among active NFL linebackers. Kerrigan has not missed a start in his NFL career.
»» Kerrigan recording half a sack to reach 7.5 sacks this season. He would join Jared Allen, Derrick Thomas, DeMarcus Ware and Reggie White as the only players to register at least 7.5 sacks in each of the first six seasons of an NFL career since the NFL adopted sacks as an official statistic in 1982.

»» Tight end Jordan Reed (226) chasing No. 15 Rod Gardner (227), No. 14 Brian Mitchell (232) and No. 13 Larry Brown (238) on the Redskins' all-time receptions list.
»» Reed (17) catching two touchdown passes to tie Clint Didier (19) for fourth-most by a tight end in Redskins history.

»» Linebacker Preston Smith picking off a pass to become the first Redskins linebacker with an interception in consecutive games in a single season since a three-game stretch by London Fletcher in Weeks 14-16 of the 2012 season.
»» Smith recording at least 2.0 sacks to become the first Redskins player with back-to-back two-sack games since Andre Carter in Weeks 5-6 of the 2009 season.

ES Coverage Redskins vs Vikings

11/13/16

VICTORY!!!

Redskins 26 - 20 Vikings

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Hello Brothers & Sisters! JimmiJo here, joined by Spaceman Spiff, and together we bring you ES coverage of today's match between the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. The weather is picture perfect; a bright, clear fall day with temps in the high fifties. Probably low-sixties by kickoff.

I see these teams as similar in stature, though not in circumstance. Minnesota is 5-3 and leading the NFC North, by virtue of bye-week and one fewer losses in the division (Detroit is 5-4). Washington is 4-3-1 and in third place in the NFC East. But in terms of overall quality I see both as near-equal. Minnesota has better offensive and defensive lines while Washington has much better skill-position players. 

The bookies see it the same way, with the Redskins getting the obligatory 2.5-points for home field.   

At the half-way point, this is a game Washington very much needs. It is important for them to stay within shooting range of the streaking Dallas Cowboys. That said, Washington has done ok by themselves in beating both New York and Philadelphia. All the Redskins need to do is play well and they will be relevant in December.

I am hoping Washington enters this game with a high degree of urgency. Since I no longer cover the midweek open locker rooms, I cannot give you any feel I have for temperament. But they need to play as if their hair is on fire.

This is a home game and the Redskins need to take full advantage of the crowd. I was surprised walking in by the number of Minnesota jerseys at the tailgates. But there will still be more Redskins fans and the team needs to keep them in it.

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 Keys to victory

- Strike early - Washington needs to first-drive score to set the tempo. If they win the toss or if the Vikings defer, they need to take advantage and put Minnesota back right-away
- Pressure - Sam Bradford is arguably the comeback player of the year so far. Washington needs to make sure he is uncomfortable from the opening whistle. Sacks. Hurries. Hits. They all work.
- Limit the big play - Defensively, the Redskins need to force the Vikings into playing small-ball and not give up the big explosive plays on defense.
- Turnovers - Get and don't give please

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 Inactives

The Redskins declared the following players as inactive:

o   No. 2 QB Nate Sudfeld

o   No. 11 WR DeSean Jackson

o   No. 31 RB Matt Jones

o   No. 67 DL Jordan Hill

o   No. 68 T Blaine Clausell

o   No. 74 G Arie Kouandjio

o   No. 98 DE Matt Ioannidis

No. 14 Ryan Grant is expected to start in place of Jackson at wide receiver.

No. 32 Robert Kelley is expected to start in place of Jones at running back.

On Saturday, the Redskins activated No. 89 TE Derek Carrier from the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list and waived No. 35 CB Dashaun Phillips. Carrier (6-4, 248) is a 26-year-old fourth-year veteran out of Beloit College.

The Vikings declared the following players as inactive:

o   No. 6 QB Taylor Heinicke

o   No. 11 WR Laquon Treadwell

o   No. 24 CB Captain Munnerlyn

o   No. 35 CB Marcus Sherels

o   No. 64 G Willie Beavers

o   No. 67 G Zac Kerin

o   No. 73 DT Sharrif Floyd

Team taking the fields and wearing throwbacks. You can follow-along in-game on Twitter @Skinscast 

See you at the half...

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 Half

Penalties, turnovers, and giving up the big play. All the things we said they had to avoid.

Let's hope the missed PAT comes back to haunt them...

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 JimmiJo

I like the way this team does not fold when they get behind in a game. I asked Jamison Crowder how confident they were once the Vikings took the lead and he said very. There seems to be a belief about this offense that when they need a drive they can get one. That said; I'm not sure the same may be said about generating a touchdown instead of a field goal.

Washington once again jumped out to a good lead scoring two to go 14-0. But as has been the case many times this year, they became lackadaisical and allowed the opponent to score thrice to get back in the game and take the lead.  

I asked head coach Jay Gruden if he ever tells the offense it would be nice to not be chewing on his nails at the end of a game. He said; "Yes, but they would find a way to make it interesting anyway."

I also asked Gruden and Crowder about the sense of urgency coming in to this game. Both suggested from here on out they need to play with a high degree of urgency. Crowder said it seemed like a playoff atmosphere for the offense and that giving this is the back-half of the season - every game is a must-win deal. 

I tweeted in-game how I was unimpressed with the Minnesota offense. That was before they went 3-for-3 on touchdown drives to end the first half. Once again, it seemed as if in-game adjustments were favoring the opponents.

But Washington appeared to make some of their own over the half and shut down the Vikings the rest of the way. The gem of a defensive effort was highlighted by Preston Smith's athletic interception of Sam Bradford late. Smith's momentum should have carried him past the ball, which was thrown behind him to a Minnesota receiver. Smith was able to reach back and tip the ball up to himself, then return the pick for 22-yards.

Smith also led the team in sacks on the day, registering 2 in addition to 2 tackles and an additional 2 assists.

Offensively, the Redskins posted another solid day.

- Kirk Cousins went 22/33 for 262-yards, 2 touchdowns and a rating of 110.9.
- Rob Kelley logged 97-yards on 22-attempts with a 4.4 yards-per-play average.
- Pierre Garcon led receivers with 6-catches for 81-yards.
- Jamison Crowder showed some skills with 4-catches for 37-yards and a touchdown.
- Veteran tight end Vernon Davis pulled in 3 for 66-yards, none more important than the 38-yard touchdown pass from Cousins

I wrote pregame I considered these to be two evenly matched teams. The statistics support this:

First downs: Redskins 23 - 22 Vikings
3rd Down Efficiency: Redskins 6-12-50% - 5-11-45% Vikings
Total Yards: Redskins 388 - 331 Vikings
Rushing: Redskins 128-yards - 47-yards Vikings
Passing: Redskins 260-yards - 284-yards Vikings
Red Zone: Redskins 1-4 25% - 2-2 100% Vikings
Time of Possession: Redskins 29:56 - 30:04 Vikings

Bottom line is this was a game the Redskins had to have to stay current with the division. The Eagles beat a very good Atlanta today and Dallas in hanging in with Pittsburgh as I type. Washington does not have the luxury of letting games slide. 

The Redskins face a struggling Green Bay Packers next Sunday in another home game they really need to win. The way Washington has been playing (and the way the Packers have been reeling) you feel like it is one the Redskins can win. But it is a night game and Washington historically has been that side struggling teams get better on.

Either way, I will once again be with you to witness the action.

Redskins win. Time to celebrate.

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 POST GAME AUDIO 

Coach Gruden and Jamison Crowder and Donte Whitner

Preston Smith

 EXCLUSIVE EXTREMESKINS GAME DAY PHOTOS 

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»» The Redskins and Vikings meeting for the sixth time in the last seven seasons. The teams faced one another every year during the 2010-14 seasons.
»» The Redskins seeking their 13th win in a game directly following a bye week since byes were instituted in 1990.
»» The Redskins breaking a 12-12 all-time series tie against the Vikings, including postseason play.
»» The Redskins setting a team record by reaching 400 yards of offense for a fourth consecutive game. The Redskins are currently tied for the team record with three (1949, 1981-82, 1983, 2013, 2015 and 2016).
»» The Redskins exceeding 300 yards of offense in a 13th consecutive regular season game, dating back to last season, for the first time since a 14-game stretch across the 2012-13 seasons.
»» The Redskins rushing for 100 yards in a fourth straight game for the first time since a five-game span across Weeks 15-17 of the 2014 season and Weeks 1-2 of the 2015 season.
»» The Redskins’ defense posting three sacks in a fifth consecutive game for the first time since a six-game stretch in Weeks 4-10 of the 2009 season.
»» The Redskins avoiding becoming the first NFL team to tie consecutive
games since the 1971 Oakland Raiders. The Redskins will attempt to avoid the first occurrence of consecutive ties in their own franchise history since 1967 (Weeks 5-6).

»» Cornerback Bashaud Breeland (one) intercepting a pass to become the first member of the Redskins since Fred Smoot (2001-03) to open a career with multiple interceptions in three straight seasons.

»» Linebacker Will Compton picking off a pass to become the first Redskins linebacker with an interception in consecutive games in a single season since a three-game stretch by London Fletcher in Weeks 14-16 of the 2012 season.

»» Quarterback Kirk Cousins setting a team record with his 17th career 300-yard passing game, including postseason play.
»» Cousins (two) claiming sole possession of the most career 400-yard passing games in team history with his next 400-yard effort. He is presently tied with Sonny Jurgensen and Mark Rypien.
»» Cousins becoming the first player in team history to record multiple 400-yard passing games in a single season.
»» Cousins tallying 400 yards to become the first NFL quarterback with back-to-back 400-yard passing games since Philip Rivers Weeks 3-4 in 2013.
»» Cousins throwing a touchdown to join Sammy Baugh, Sonny Jurgensen, Joe Theismann, Billy Kilmer and Mark Rypien as the only players to throw 60 touchdown passes with the Redskins.
»» Cousins (9,650) accruing 120 passing yards to pass Gus Frerotte (9,769) for seventh-most passing yards in Redskins history.
»» Cousins throwing for 350 yards to become the seventh quarterback to record 10,000 passing yards with the Redskins.
»» Cousins completing 30 passes to become the first quarterback in team history to post three straight 30-completion games.
»» Cousins tying a team record with a third consecutive 300 yard passing game (Cousins in 2015, Robert Griffin III in 2013).

»» Wide receiver Jamison Crowder tying a single-season team record with his second punt return touchdown of the season (Brian Mitchell in 1991 and 1994, Mike Nelms in 1981, Bert Zagers in 1957 and John Williams in 1952).
»» Crowder exceeding 100 receiving yards to become the first member of the Redskins with three consecutive 100-yard receiving games since Santana Moss in Weeks 5-7 of the 2005 season.
»» Crowder (99) catching a pass to become the sixth member of the Redskins to record 100 receptions across the first two seasons of an NFL career (Gary Clark, Rod Gardner, Art Monk, Charlie Brown and Chris Cooley). Crowder would accomplish it in his 25th game, becoming the third-fastest in team history to catch 100 passes in the first two seasons of an NFL career (Clark, 22; Brown, 23).

»» Tight end Vernon Davis adding to his 56 career touchdown receptions, tied for seventh-most of any tight end in NFL history.
»» Davis (484) catching 16 passes to become the 12th tight end in NFL history to record 500 career receptions.

»» Wide receiver Pierre Garçon extending his streak of consecutive regular season games played with a reception to 95, the sixth-longest active streak in the NFL (Larry Fitzgerald, 187; Brandon Marshall, 153; Steve Smith Sr., 135; Jason Witten, 127; Michael Crabtree, 104). Sixty-six of the games in Garçon’s streak have come with Washington, the third-longest streak by a member of the Redskins since the 1970 merger.
»» Garçon (19 with Washington) catching a touchdown pass to become the 15th player in Redskins history to post 20 touchdown receptions with the team.
»» Garçon (3,904) gaining 27 receiving yards to pass Henry Ellard (3,930) for 11th-most receiving yards in team history.
»» Garçon (3,904) recording 96 receiving yards to become the 11th player to record 4,000 receiving yards with the Redskins.

»» Kicker Dustin Hopkins (43) chasing Scott Blanton (44) for 10th-most field goals in team history.
»» Hopkins (186) scoring 14 points to become the 29th player in team history to record 200 career points with the Redskins.

»» Wide receiver DeSean Jackson (24) recording two 50-plus yard touchdowns to tie Steve Smith, Sr. (26) for fourth in total touchdowns of 50 yards or more in the NFL since the 1970 merger.
»» Jackson (20) recording a 60-plus-yard touchdown to tie Devin Hester (21) for second-most total touchdowns of 60 yards or more in NFL history.

»» Running back Matt Jones (three in 2015 and 2016) setting a career high with his next rushing touchdown.
»» Jones (460) rushing for 31 yards to break his single-season career high from 2015 (490).

»» Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan starting his 89th consecutive game, tied for second-most among active NFL linebackers. Kerrigan has not missed a start in his NFL career.
»» Kerrigan recording a sack in a fifth consecutive game for the first time since Weeks 12-16 of the 2014 season.
»» Kerrigan recording half a sack to reach 7.5 sacks this season. He would join Jared Allen, Derrick Thomas, DeMarcus Ware and Reggie White as the only players to register at least 7.5 sacks in each of the first six seasons of an NFL career since the NFL adopted sacks as an official statistic in 1982.

»» Tight end Jordan Reed (224) chasing No. 15 Rod Gardner (227), No. 14 Brian Mitchell (232) and No. 13 Larry Brown (238) on the Redskins' all-time receptions list.
»» Reed (17) catching two touchdown passes to tie Clint Didier (19) for fourth-most by a tight end in Redskins history.
»» Reed catching a touchdown pass in consecutive games for the first time since a three-game stretch in Weeks 14-16 last season.
»» Reed or Crowder catching nine passes to become the first member of the Redskins with nine receptions in consecutive games since Pro Football Hall of Famer Charley Taylor in 1966 (Weeks 10-11).

... push the Redskins to 5-3-1 this season.
... improve the Redskins' home record this season to 3-2.
... give the Redskins three straight home victories.
... even the Redskins' all-time regular season record against the Vikings at 10-10 and improve the Redskins to 13-12 against Minnesota all-time including postseason play.
... make the Redskins 7-6 all-time in home games against the Vikings, including postseason play.
... represent the Redskins' first victory against the Vikings since Week 6 of the 2012 season.