So the Redskins managed to screw up second-to-last and won one of the ugliest games in the NFL this season. Let’s not get distracted–we’re still awful. Our defense gave up approximately 87 first downs on third-and-long passes in which we managed to mount no pass rush yet leave receivers wide open. On our first drive, we had seven cracks at the goal line and couldn’t punch it in the end zone. Our temp kicker is clearly an emotional train wreck who can’t be trusted. We regularly gave up big returns on punts and kickoffs. We didn’t exactly put a lot of pressure on Romo, and he responded with a ton of big plays (should have been even more big plays, but T.O. is garbage). We rushed for barely any yards at all (and we ran worst when it was most important–that first drive I complained about above). Brunell had his usual half-decent follow-up to his equally usual terrible game. Don’t be fooled–we still need to throw Campbell into the fire ASAP.
On the plus side, our receivers are getting less terrible. Our defense was great on first and second downs. Randle-El had a few good kick returns. Novak eventually came through. Terrell Owens is a whiny little baby. We beat our hated rivals and salvaged a modicum of pride.
Anyway, it is nice to know that as much as the Redskins suck, the Cowboys are even worse. The finish to this game was insane–three tie-breaking kicks attempted in the last 30 seconds, with the actual winning kick about as repugnant a game-winner as I’ve ever seen. I thought Bill Parcells was going to cry in that post-game press conference.
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