Handing out labels following 'Skins' games. Today:A 26-24 win over Dallas...
WINNERS: Jim Zorn and Jason Campbell – Their success and growth are intrinsically linked, and, for both of them, this is their first win against Dallas. It came in Washington’s final game at Texas Stadium to boot, a victory fit for inclusion among the new classics.
To Zorn’s credit, they keep producing TD drives that seem to benefit from perfect—albeit unorthodox—playcalling. To Campbell’s credit, there were so many times where he evaded the rush to find secondary and even tertiary receivers for big gains. And, again, no turnovers. Let’s hope this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
The defense – Dallas had scored 96 points through three games, and Tom Jackson even compared them to the ‘07 Patriots on NFL Countdown. Then the 'Skins held them to 44 yards rushing and 24 points (seven of which came during garbage time). What an effort.
Chris Horton – His interception was a great play, and a huge factor in the outcome of this game. The seventh-round rookie is now starting and has three INTs and a fumble recovery through parts of four games.
Santana Moss – Had another All-Pro day (8 catches, 145 yards, repped 21), and has had a mighty fine quarter-season.
Clinton Portis – Six yards per carry, 135 total yards, and one curious TD celebration that was all for naught (thanks, Rabach!).
The Dirtbags – Dominated Dallas’ defensive line every which way and helped to lead time of possession by 16 minutes.
Antwaan Randle El – Actually had some positive-yardage punt returns. Also caught a TD.
Shawn Springs – Was all over T.O., who was mostly a non-factor. As soon as he came out, Dallas immediately went after Rogers.
James Thrash — Always good to see a seldom-used guy catch a TD pass.
London Fletcher – Forced a fumble that caused a 3rd-and-14, then a punt.
Durant Brooks – Solid (on punts and holds), and boomed a 60-yarder.
'Skins fans in Dallas –
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Buddy Smith 9 months ago
Nice piece.
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Craig Garrison Sr 9 months ago
I agree with everything, but might challenge the Carlos Rogers "loser" pic, only because I thought he handled himself VERY WELL after Springs went to the bench, Romo went after him with TO on THREE STRAIGHT PLAYS, and he responded with excellent coverage on ALL THREE, forcing a punt.
I would also add Rocky McIntosh to the "winners", this guy is turning into a beast, and his coverage skills are improving every game, nice comeback from ripping both the MCL and the ACL in his knee.
Nice job Jamie!
Hail Skins!
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Rohit Banerjee 9 months ago
Good call on McIntosh...this young guy is responding well to returning from the injury. I hope, and I might be rewarded if his growth continues, that this guy becomes a stalwart linebacker a la AJ Hawk or Brian Urlacher
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Tom D 9 months ago
I'm looking at several articles on this game and have yet to see any comments on one of the most significant plays of the game. The Redskins had a 3rd and short in the 4th quarter and needed to keep the drive going. This was important enough to call for a time-out to confer with the coaches. Dallas decided that they needed (12) men on defense to make the stop, but the refs caught them and awarded (5) yards and a 1st down to the Redskins.
How come this missed the radar of the pundits?
Skins fan from the “over the Hill gang” era.
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