That could be a blueprint for how to defend the Redskins going forward. I came into the league to be the workhorse, to be the pounder, to run the ball, make people miss, catch the ball out of the backfield, block, everything. It was a similar philosophy employed by the New York Giants in Week 3 when Washington managed just 88 yards.
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Mixing in a few play action plays on first downs “a little bit more” and that could clear up space for the backs, too. He wasn’t on the field however when running back Jones jogged in from two yards. “It wasn’t winning football for us and we have to do better”.
Reed sustained a concussion against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3. Morris has never been a pass-catcher, and Jones isn’t much of one either. He was, however, targeted seven times for six catches, including a long of 14.
As for the balance between pass and run, while teams are now forcing the Redskins to look to the air to get yardage – and they have been – Gruden believes they need to get back to a ground-rooted game early and often. Opposing defenses don’t have as much to worry about. But that’s in part because he’s willing to take chance. Today’s game airs on Fox, reps remind news.
Reed’s status remains unclear.
“It’ll be a good problem to have”, head coach Jay Gruden said. It was Ryan’s worst passing rated game since he had a 48.6 in Week 2 against Cincinnati last season.
Freeman made this third straight start and was again dominant with 197 all-purpose yards and a touchdown in the Falcons’ 25-19 overtime win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
Gonzalez says the Redskins’ run-first approach is a successful one, adding, “If you can get good quarterback play, consistent quarterback play, then you can be a successful team”.
-RUSHING OFFENSE: D. The NFL’s top-ranked rushing offense heading into the week has hit a snag. The Falcons held Washington’s Pierre Garcon to three catches. Jones fell on the fumble for a touchdown. Morris disappeared in the second half. The Redskins had 51 yards on 24 carries for very strong 2.1 yards per carry.
-PASS DEFENSE: B. Held up surprisingly well give the injuries to top corners DeAngelo Hall and Chris Culliver. On second and 8 from the 50, Ryan Grant slipped while trying to adjust to Cousins’ pass. Alford was in flawless position for the interception before racing down the sideline for the touchdown. Crowder set a career high in receptions (eight) and receiving yards (87) in the Atlanta loss. Washington ranked second against the run (78 yards per game). It’s tough to run up the middle against Washington.
Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins however disagreed with this and slotted over a 52 yard field goal as time expired to take the teams to overtime. That may sound too harsh, but this reality has a huge silver lining. Tevin Coleman returned to the action with 3 yards on two carries. There were no coverage breakdowns, either. The manner in which we lost sure smacked of previous experiences, but the general tenor of that game was quite different than what I have become accustomed to over the years.
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“I get the ball and I’m thinking touchdown every play”, Freeman said.
