Washington Commanders thread

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

Morrison J wrote: »

The extent of Cam and Keuchley's injuries might have a big say in the game alright. Panthers officially eliminated as of yesterday though so hopefully that takes a bit of motivation out of them.

It's a game we should win really but how we defend against Cam's legs would be my major worry.

Also how we control the game clock. I'd like to see more run and more over the center passes. Keep the ball moving and the clock ticking. Try to sustain drives and finish them off in the Red zone.

We're going to need to run the schedule to make the playoffs

jack presley

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Also how we control the game clock. I'd like to see more run and more over the center passes. Keep the ball moving and the clock ticking. Try to sustain drives and finish them off in the Red zone.

We're going to need to run the schedule to make the playoffs

Yeah, need to go 3-0 down the stretch. The Giants might rest a few in week 17 too but that's getting ahead of ourselves. Need to win tonight first!

As I said above, getting off the field is key for the defence but on offence, they really need to turn red zone visits into 7 points. If they do that we might be laughing.

I'd also like them to take the ball first if they win the toss. Make a statement on the opening drive and put up 7. Just like what Dallas and Arizona did to us.

jack presley

Are you guys staying up? I'm not but I know I won't be able to sleep so will probably tune in at some stage during the game.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

jack presley wrote: »

Are you guys staying up? I'm not but I know I won't be able to sleep so will probably tune in at some stage during the game.

100% staying up. I am due to fly out to Washington on Thursday for the holidays. Was very close to changing our flights to yesterday so we could have got the game in but it was just too expensive! :D

Best time of the year for NFL. Almost every game is a playoff game for us!

Morrison J

Yep run game will be crucial alright. Expected to be -3 in FedEx Field tonight.

I'll be shovelling down coffees in an effort to stay up. Nodded off a bit during the Packers game when we were far enough ahead so hopefully I can afford a similar luxury tonight.

jack presley

Morrison J wrote: »

Nodded off a bit during the Packers game when we were far enough ahead so hopefully I can afford a similar luxury tonight.

Redskins don't do stress free games so that Packers one was a bit of a surprise alright.

Even games that should be blowouts or where they're miles ahead, they always find some way of making us nervous at the end. Just win the thing 42-10 and let us all get a good night sleep!

Morrison J

Think I'm officially done with Dustin Hopkins. Always seems to bottle it in the Primetime games.

jack presley

Haven't seen any of the game but just saw the box score and they've 1 TD and 3 FGs? So same old red zone issues then?

Also what's the story with only 29 yards rushing, including 8 from Fat Rob on 9 carries...?????

Morrison J

O-Line got killed in the run game, couldn't get anything going.

Most typical Skins Primetime performance ever. ****ing hell we were bad. Season as good as over bar a miracle.

Strangely the offense was the main problem though. Defense wasn't great but kept us in it for the most part. Cousins had his worst game since week 1.

jack presley

1-16 at home now in MNF games since 1998.

jack presley

Still haven't seen any of the game but listened to the post game show on ESPN 980 and they are slaying the defence. Again there were loads of times where receivers were in acres of space with the defence not having a clue where to run or where to be even.

I also see we deferred receiving the ball at the start of the game and for the 4th game on a row, the opposition went the length of the field and scored on the opening drive

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

jack presley wrote: »

Still haven't seen any of the game but listened to the post game show on ESPN 980 and they are slaying the defence. Again there were loads of times where receivers were in acres of space with the defence not having a clue where to run or where to be even.

I also see we deferred receiving the ball at the start of the game and for the 4th game on a row, the opposition went the length of the field and scored on the opening drive

Fumble and interception killed us. I am wrecked this morning.

Cousins was pretty terrible , our defence was pretty terrible . Cam was alright but we made it easy for him. Stewart was their main man.

Offensively Kelley never got going. I know I'm like a broken record but we need more from our run game. Also Jordan Reed .. WTF. 1st and goal and he throws a punch at a safety .. for pretty much nothing , well at least on that play. Cost us 15 yards and probably a touchdown and a chance to get back into the game ... F****n idiot. Also we have to go for it there on 4th down from the 8 yard line.

To be honest though having watched that game and the Cinci and Detroit games .. we just don't deserve to be in the playoffs.

D9Male

If there is anything more stupid than punching a guy to give a 15 yard penalty in the red zone, it is doing it when he is wearing an NFL helmet.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

D9Male wrote: »

If there is anything more stupid than punching a guy to give a 15 yard penalty in the red zone, it is doing it when he is wearing an NFL helmet.

100% , he has struggled the last couple of weeks and struggled all night last night. That looked more like the Carolina who got to the Superbowl last season than the Carolina that stunk it up against the Seahawks.

Our defence though .. holy Christ and as already mentioned our o line. We need Matt Jones and Rob Kelley in there together , Jones gives that explosive run that we just don't have with Kelley. He's a legit grinder but our o Line needs to create something for him. Last night ...

I'm f**** devastated and wrecked today because of it.

jack presley

After my optimism last week getting us no where, I'm going back to being my usual pessimistic self for this week's game.

So Matt Barkley will probably go for 300 yards and 3 TDs tonight. Who's the Jason Witten and Larry Fitzgerald of the Chicago Bears does anyone know? You know the guy they go to on every 3rd and long and successfully get the first down?

But for the love of God, if they win the toss, take the ball. It'd be nice to have the offence take the field not already chasing the game.

jack presley

Worrying stat. KC is 1-7 when Jordan Reed doesn't play (and he's not playing today!)

Matt Jones inactive again today too.

FollowMyWay

Chicago ain't good and the skins need to show that they can beat a team like this on the road easily enough, Jordan Howard is the main threat as he just eats up yards and the skins don't exactly have a great run D. Jeffreys didn't do much until the 4th last week, but with him and Meredith they can score.

The weather is ok in Chicago, skins offensive is two good, I'd put them up by two scores, any closer in the 4th and they may not hold on as they seem to just let teams walk it in with 2 minutes on the clock.

jack presley

Nice scoring drive there. Nice mix of pass and run.

Then the defence give up a 3rd and 18. I'm lost for words.

jack presley

Two more 3rd and long conversions by the Bears on that drive and a game that could have been over by HT could become a contest again

jack presley

I know it's week 16 and there are injuries so a lot of roster moves but who the hell are Garvin and Virgil?

Penalties killing us on this drive.

jack presley

1:07 and Matt Barkley goes the length of the field. It's Matt Barkley for God's sake.

jack presley

34 seconds with 2 time outs. Surely they should have at least tried something there? Chicago gets the ball first in the second half too. Good chance this could be a 3 point game within 2 minutes of the game restarting.

jack presley

Great int by Josh "Illegal hands to the face" Norman!

Now put the game away.....

jack presley

I like the call of going for it on 4th and inches but why the hell didn't Gruden challenge the spot on the previous play?

Edit - never mind. Barkley does a Barkley thing a few plays later.

Morrison J

Nice bounce back game from Cousins. Just need the Cowboys to beat the Lions Monday night and its back in our hands.

jack presley

Back in the Redskins hands now, barring a tie between GB and Detroit. Thank you Dallas.........(runs for cover).

jack presley

Donte Whitner gone on IR (no loss)

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

jack presley wrote: »

Back in the Redskins hands now, barring a tie between GB and Detroit. Thank you Dallas.........(runs for cover).

you had to go and jinx it ya magpie

HigginsJ

What's the situation here? Ye beat us and ye are in?

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

HigginsJ wrote: »

What's the situation here? Ye beat us and ye are in?

as long as Detroit and Green Bay don't tie

jack presley

Giants look like the team with something to play for so far.

jack presley

Too many plays starting with over 10 yards required.

jack presley

Beckham totally outplaying Norman so far. Got in his head too.

And as has been the case all season, defence just can't get off the field on 3rd downs.

jack presley

Nice that they kept the worst performance of the season until the last game. This has been awful.

jack presley

0 pressure on Manning all half

jack presley

Ok, they've got 3 times outs and 45 seconds or so. Last week they kneeled. They better at least try and do something this time.

EDIT - Kind of wish they hadn't tried now. That was awful. Players running into each other and finished off by a FG attempt that he was never going to make.

jack presley

Need to force the Giants into a 3 and out to start the second half. Can't give up another score here.

jack presley

jack presley wrote: »

Beckham totally outplaying Norman so far. Got in his head too.

And now it's costing the team

jack presley

First bit of positive momentum all day with the stop on 4th down and they follow up with a 3 and out. Pathetic.

jack presley

And Kirk just about sums up the night.

EDIT - on replay, probably not his fault but not for the first time, there was another receiver (Crowder in this case) in acres of space.

jack presley

And like the defence on 3rd down, the offence failing again in the red zone sums up the season.

jack presley

Ha, i was getting ready to explode with rage with the screen pass on 3rd and 17 but Garcon made a great run. I suppose try it enough times and it will eventually work.

Now finish off this drive!!

EDIT - I can't believe this game is tied.

jack presley

I know the Giants are probably taking the foot off the gas a bit (OBJ on the bench for example and running on 3rd downs) but the Redskins are finally beginning to play. Pity it took to the the 4th quarter to happen though.

jack presley

jack presley wrote: »

I know the Giants are probably taking the foot off the gas a bit (OBJ on the bench for example and running on 3rd downs) but the Redskins are finally beginning to play. Pity it took to the the 4th quarter to happen though.

Scrap that. Foot back on from the Giant on this drive.

jack presley

Time for Kirk to earn that big pay day he's going to get.

jack presley

Have to get the TD here. Don't fancy relying on Dustin Hopkins for the tie.

shamrock55

That's that then😖

jack presley

shamrock55 wrote: »

That's that then😖

And there's our $25m franchise QB with the season on the line and he chokes.

That ball should never have been thrown. After he did the first pump there was nothing on so he should have thrown it out of bounds.

jack presley

https://twitter.com/redskinsreview/status/815713801546899457

shamrock55

jack presley wrote: »

And there's our $25m franchise QB with the season on the line and he chokes.

That ball should never have been thrown. After he did the first pump there was nothing on so he should have thrown it out of bounds.

Exactly,just throw it out,why take the risk