Redskins (5-6) move into tie for first

We all know this already. “I believe this week everyone had the right mindset in terms of their preparation and what we had to do”.

It wasn’t pretty; the first five possessions of the game included two interceptions, two punts and a blocked field goal. They combined on six passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns in the first two quarters.

But the third pick by Washington was perhaps the most damaging to the Giants. He’s only thrown one interception when playing at FedEx Field this year.

“I was [ticked] too”, Ricky Jean Francois said.

For all the positive things Eli brings to the table, especially in the postseason, you do get these terrible games.

The result means the Bears have won three of their last four games to move them to 5-6, and if they can continue this good run of form they may still be able to sneak a Playoff spot.

Washington is certainly not a Super Bowl contender after lopsided losses to New England and Carolina, but the Redskins are apparently the cream of a crummy division.

Like Wolf, there are several people not happy with this year’s record, but they all said they’ll take it. Many fans were also happy this game was played at home! One week later, the team trailed Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by 24 points midway through the second quarter.

“I’m frustrated”, Pierre-Paul said.

The throw to Jackson was hit in stride and came on a first play of a new drive, completely catching the Giants defense by surprise. I’m sick of the moral victory caveat after games.

Despite the loss, the Giants are technically still tied with Washington for first place, but it doesn’t feel that way.

Overall, Gruden was pleased with his defense’s performance and called the effort on that side of the ball Washington’s “meal ticket” for succeeding down the stretch.

‘There is no explanation, ‘ he said.

A touchdown to Rueben Randle on fourth down and Odell Beckham Jr.’s incredible diving grab made his numbers look a bit better, but Manning let his team down on the road on Sunday. “And I think our corners did the work today”, Washington defensive end Jason Hatcher said. The Giants finished with only 33 rushing yards on 13 carries. Maclin caught nine passes for 160 yards and a touchdown.

The most painful single moment was a 63-yard touchdown pass from Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins to streaking receiver DeSean Jackson, who beat the covering safety and raced into the end zone for the Redskins’ first touchdown.

“It’s a lot of fun”, Coughlin said, “compared to where we’ve been the last couple of years”.

Despite ODB’s 9 receptions for 142 yards and that wizardry performed in the end zone, the Giants went on to lose the game 20-14 and are now 0.5 games back from Washington in the NFC East. The Redskins (2-1 in the division) schedule include the Romo-less Cowboys twice, as well as the Eagles, Bears and Bills. Drew Brees took advantage when Rodgers-Cromartie went to the sideline with turf pebbles in his eye and connected with Brandin Cooks for a score in New Orleans.