Redskins Succumb to Overconfidence and Lose to Rams by 2

The Washington Redskins were expected to crush the St Louis Rams, but unfortunately for them, they not only lost, but their perfect zero turnover record was crushed.  The game started off great.  The Rams, in their opening drive fumble and it’s recovered by S LaRon Landry.  The Skins take advantage of the turnover with a run TD from RB Clinton Portis.  Off to a great start no?

 

P Durant Brooks has a solid first punt, but they went downhill, along with the rest of the Redskins offense.  The first offense turnover of the season for the Redskins is by TE Chris Cooley.  They would turnover the ball 2 more times in the first half.  The fumble that cost the Skins the most was when a Campbell pass was deflected.  OL Pet Kendall caught the ball, but had momentary lapse in memory and thought he was a running back and tried the run the ball, but instead of dropping to the ground, he dropped the ball and the Rams take it in for a touchdown.  The Skins are now behind 10-7 into the second.

 

Now the Skins are behind in points, so perhaps this would spark something?  Well, sort of.  It also sparked the Rams and they went for it on a 4^th and 4, got a first down then another field goal.  QB Jason Campbell was continually sacked, Brooks continued with terrible punts, giving the Rams another FG to increase their lead by 9 at 16-7 Rams.

 

The Redskin did manage a field goal to bring themselves closer and then there were actually some great passing and running.  RB Clinton Portis got a second TD of the game to actually take lead at 17-16.  However, the defense just could not keep the Rams out of field goal range, even after a 15 yard penalty against the Rams Incognito.  The Rams 49 field goal is good, taking the win at 19-17.

 

The only thing that made me feel better as a Redskin fan was to see Dallas lose as well (sorry Stantsy).  At least we’re tied with them now at 4-2. 

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