bubba9497 Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Hasselbeck Throws Two TDs to Lead Redskins Past Giants By Tom Canavan Associated Press Sunday, December 7, 2003; 4:34 PM http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A43005-2003Dec7?language=printer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Bruce Smith gave a little meaning to a meaningless game between the New York Giants and Washington Redskins on Sunday by setting the NFL record for career sacks. Smith set the career mark when he trapped Jesse Palmer, while Matt Hasselbeck threw two touchdown passes as the Redskins beat the Giants 20-7 in a game that ended with only a couple of thousand people and few snowmen in the stands. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Redskins (5-8) and handed the Giants (4-9) their fifth straight loss and their sixth in seven home games. It also eliminated New York from the playoff picture. Hasselbeck threw touchdown passes of 6 yards to Darnerien McCants and 7 yards to Rod Gardner. John Hall added field goals of 28 and 41 yards. Dorsey Levens scored on a 5-yard run for New York, which lost quarterback Kerry Collins in the third quarter with an ankle sprain. The hardy few who stayed in the stands booed as the final gun went off of what might be coach Jim Fassel's next-to-last home game. Former Giants Jessie Armstead has two sacks and a fumble recovery against his former teammates. Smith created the most lasting memory in the game for last place in the NFC East when he tackled Palmer for a 7-yard loss with 8:33 to play. The 40-year-old defensive end put an inside power move on tackle Ian Allen, grabbed Palmer around the left ankle and pulled him down for his 199th sack. Smith stood up, raised an arm in the air and was mobbed by teammates, walking off the field and waving to the crowd, which booed. Smith passed Reggie White, who had 198 sacks in a 15-year career. The sack became an official NFL statistic in 1982. Palmer was playing because Smith hit Collins on a pass attempt in the third quarter, hurting his ankle. By the time Smith got the record, the Redskins were in control. Hasselbeck, who was 13-of-19 for 154 yards, gave them a 10-7 lead with his TD pass to McCants early in the second quarter. He upped the margin to 10 by leading them on an 80-yard scoring drive into a 25 mph to open the second half. The game was mistake-marred, as expected. Tiki Barber, whose fumbles have hurt the Giants all season, lost another on the second play from scrimmage. Champ Bailey recovered at the New York 27. Despite getting a first-and-goal at the 1 after a pass interference against Frank Walker, the Redskins settled for a 28-yard field goal by Hall after Michael Strahan sacked Hasselbeck on third down. The Giants squandered a chance on their next possession when Matt Bryant missed a 26-yard field goal into the wind. Levens gave the Giants the lead on their next series with a 5-yard run. It capped a 36-yard drive set up by a 16-yard punt by Bryan Barker. The Giants special teams didn't protect the lead, allowing Patrick Johnson to break two tackles for a 50-yard return on the ensuing kickoff. Hasselbeck wobbled a 6-yard TD pass to McCants to cap the 34-yard drive. Scoring Plays First Quarter 10:58: John Hall, 28-yard field goal -- Redskins 3, Giants 0 2:25: Dorsey Levens, 5-yard run off right guard -- Giants 7, Redskins 3 Second Quarter 14:14: Tim Hasselbeck, six-yard pass to Darnerien McCants -- Redskins 10, Giants 7 Third Quarter 10:13: Hasselbeck, seven-yard pass Rod Gardner -- Redskins 17, Giants 7 Fourth Quarter 10:47: Hall, 41-yard field goal -- Redskins 20, Giants 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J33Edwards Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 We got Matt Hasselbeck? Here comes the QB contraversies lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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