Rodgers, Packers drop 4th in row, routed 42-24 by Redskins

The Washington Redskins gave critics what they needed to see – a team that could close a game in a big way.

McCarthy said he won’t make any significant changes in the wake of the Packers’ four-game losing streak, adding that “my focus is on beating the Eagles“. Dak Prescott is completing 67.7 percent of his passes for 2,640 yards, 17 touchdowns and two interceptions.

Aaron Rodgers missed some open receivers early, then really got rolling when the Packers went to the short-passing game. Does McCloughan think that with his rebuilt offensive line – the average weight is now up to 329 pounds per man, even without Trent Williams on the field – and a six-deep receiving corps and, now, Robert “Fat Rob” Kelley, the 321-yards-in-three-games running star, anybody can run this gaudy show?

The Redskins destroyed the already frail Green Bay Packers 42-24.Sunday night’s game was a far cry from their meeting last season. And Cousins said during his weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan that it was McCloughan who reaffirmed his belief in Cousins midway through last season, allowing him to play with more confidence in the season’s second half.

Cousins finished the night 21 of 30 for 375 yards and 3 touchdowns, quarterback rating of 145.8.

The spectators at FedEx Field were ready for the next clash as they shouted “we want Dallas” in the final minutes of the duel. Cousins connected with Pierre Garçon for a 70 yard score and Jamison Crowder for a 53 yard touchdown. Redskins cornerback Josh Norman knocked the ball out of Nelson’s hands in the end zone and thought it was an incomplete pass, but officials ruled it a touchdown on the field and replay confirmed it. “There’s so many things that he’s doing better that you just can’t point to one”. It was another poor performance by the Packers’ defense, which has allowed 30 or more points in four straight games – the first time a Packers team has done that since 1953, according to Elias Sports Bureau research.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy put it succinctly after his team’s latest embarrassment: “We understand clearly what’s in front of us, so six losses puts your ass against the wall”. Today we look at the running back situation – one problem at a time please. Plus it was less than a yard, and we have a very big center, a big left guard and a big right guard and two mammoth tackles.

“Tonight was certainly the culmination of what we feel like our potential can be”, Cousins said after the game. “Kirk is going through progressions, he’s hanging in there”, Redskins coach Jay Gruden said.

Leading 29-24, the Redskins converted a fourth-and-1 at their own 41. Rodgers threw for 351 yards and three touchdown passes.

100 – The Skins had two 100-yard receivers and a 100-yard rusher against the Packers. He now has 17 career 300-yard passing games in his career, setting a team record.

Kelley on his special night: “Real special, especially for the guys in the fantasy leagues”.

“I just let it fly”, Cousins said.