Doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the Washington Redskins
are in a mess of trouble.
They lost for the fifth time in six games Sunday, unable to keep up with one of
the NFL’s lowliest teams. Ryan Fitzpatrick ran for a touchdown and threw for
another, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 20-13 victory that ended the
Redskins’ week of grousing.
And, pretty much, their playoff chances, too.
“I’m speechless,” said fullback Mike Sellers, whose goal-line fumble became the
final blow. “We’re having a hard time beating some of the worst teams.”
They looked like one of them in a game they had to win.
The main intrigue was how the Redskins (7-7) would react to injuries that
decimated their offensive line and grumbling by running back Clinton Portis that
rippled through the locker room. They held a players-only meeting at midweek
after Portis derisively called coach Jim Zorn a “genius” for benching him the
previous week....
Ryan Fitzpatrick rushed to the right for 1 yard gain
(Shayne Graham made PAT)
0 - 7
3:10
CIN
TD
Ryan Fitzpatrick passed to Chris Henry to the left for
12 yard gain (Shayne Graham made PAT)
0 - 14
2nd Quarter
11:19
CIN
FG
Shayne Graham kicked a 32-yard field goal
0 - 17
4:44
WAS
TD
Jason Campbell passed to Santana Moss down the middle
for 10 yard gain (Shaun Suisham made PAT)
7 - 17
0:15
WAS
FG
Shaun Suisham kicked a 23-yard field goal
10 - 17
3rd Quarter
NONE
10 - 17
4th Quarter
2:20
CIN
FG
Shayne Graham kicked a 45-yard field goal
10 - 20
1:43
WAS
FG
Shaun Suisham kicked a 36-yard field goal
13 - 20
Team Statistics
WAS
CIN
First Downs
14
16
Passing
7
8
Rushing
6
7
Penalty
1
1
Third Down Efficiency
4-14
4-14
Fourth Down Efficiency
0-0
1-1
TOTAL NET YARDS
280
310
Total Plays
60
64
Average Gain Per Play
4.7
4.8
NET YARDS RUSHING
113
106
Rushes
32
33
Average Per Rush
3.5
3.2
NET YARDS PASSING
167
204
Completions-Attempts
17-28
16-29
Yards Per Pass Play
6.0
6.6
Times Sacked
0
2
Yards Lost to Sacks
0
5
Had Intercepted
0
0
PUNTS
6
6
Average Punt
48.3
38.3
PENALTIES
9
6
Penalty Yards
75
41
FUMBLES
2
0
Fumbles Lost
2
0
TIME OF POSSESSION
28:52
31:08
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
and News
New Page 1
Preview:
A struggling offense and
a variety of injuries have
likely cost the Washington
Redskins a spot in the
postseason after a hot start,
but they hope a fired-up Clinton
Portis will at least keep their
chances alive another week.
Portis and the Redskins face the
dismal Cincinnati Bengals on
Sunday, in the first meeting
between the two at Paul Brown
Stadium. Washington (7-6) has
dropped two in a row and four of
its last five games, including a
24-10 loss to Baltimore on
Sunday...
Prediction: The Redskins
learned perennial Pro Bowl tackle Chris Samuels (torn biceps) is done for the
year. Toss that in with the Clinton Portis-Jim Zorn feud and it's fun times in
the capital. Still, this is Cincinatti. Redskins 27 - Bengals 17
Video Preview: Clinton
Portis and the Redskins face the dismal Bengals, in the first meeting between
the two at Paul Brown Stadium. Jason Horowitz and Charley Casserly take an in
depth look at this game
17.4
23.8