Redskins Recap - Bringing Down the Giants

Well, as odd as it seems, the Redskins actually swept the Giants this year with a big 23 to 10 victory last Sunday.  I guess if they can’t make the playoffs, then playing spoiler isn’t bad.  So let’s get down to it.  The game didn’t start off well, as Rex threw an interception on the very first offensive play.  But it was a bomb, which was nice to see them try.  Plus the Giants got it at their own 33, so it was kind of like a kick off with a decent return any way.  In their second offensive series, the Skins drove a ways and threw in a trick play or 2.  They struck first with a 36 yard field goal from Graham Gano.  The Giants ended their next drive with another punt.  Then on the next play, Rex stayed true to form and threw another interception.

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The Redskins ended the first quarter and started the second quarter with the ball.   This drive ended in the end zone on a 20 yard TD pass from Grossman to Santana Moss.  This put the good guys up 10 – 0 over the G-Men.  On the Giants next drive, Eli Manning tossed an interception of his own to Atogwe, who then had a beautiful 26 yard return.  The Skins put together another drive (2 in a row – who knew) and scored another touchdown.  This time it was a Young run up the middle for 6.  After the extra point, the Skins were up 17-0.  After a couple of drives that ended with nothing, the Giants put up a field goal to end the half. 

The Giants got the ball to start the second, but their drive ended on an interception by D-Hall, who also had a really nice return.  They didn’t do much on this drive, but were able to put up a 43 yard Gano field goal.  The Giants attempted a field goal at the end of the end of their next drive, but they missed wide left.  The Skins were driving to end the 3^rd.

The 4^th quarter started with another Gano field goal from 25 yards, making the score 23-3.  On the Giants' next drive, the Skins got their 3^rd interception of the game when Wilson picked Manning in the end zone for a touchback.  The Redskins didn’t do anything with the ball and the Giants drove for a TD on their next possession.  BUT…….there was a penalty and then a big sack by Ryan Kerrigan and the Skins defensive held.  After a Skins punt on their possession, the Giants finally put a touchdown drive together and closed the score to 23-10.  However, with only 33 second left, this was pretty much it.

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Grossman was 15-24 with a TD and 2 interceptions.  Helu was the leading rusher for 53 yards, adding 16 more yards receiving.  The leading receiver was Gaffney who caught 6 balls for 85 yards.  London Fletcher was the leading tackler again with 12, 10 of them being solo.  And as I already mentioned, Gano was 3 for 3.  

I know I don’t say this often, but they actually played pretty well in all areas last week.  The Giants weren’t at the top of their game, but the game still left me with a little hope for the rest of the season.  Next up is the last home game of the year – Christmas Eve versus the Vikings.  Hopefully they give us a nice Christmas present a little bit early.