2007 Washington Redskins season
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The 2007
Washington Redskins
season was the team's 75th season, and saw the team achieve a record of 9-7 and a playoff appearance
. This was an improvement over the 2006
season in which they went 5-11 and finished last in the NFC East
.
Over the course of the season, Washington went 5-3 in home games
at FedExField
, and 4-4 on the road. After losing to the Seattle Seahawks
in the wild card
round, Coach Joe Gibbs
announced his retirement, thus ending his second stint as head coach
of the Redskins.
entered his fourth year of his second stint with the Redskins. It was the second-to-last year on his existing contract. He previously coached the Redskins in the 1981-1992 seasons. On January 8, 2008, three days after the season ended, Gibbs announced his retirement from the position of Head Coach and Team President; he would remain on board as a special assistant to Dan Snyder
.
The Redskins fired former linebackers coach Dale Lindsay and promoted Kirk Olivadotti
to take his job. Olivadotti previously helped coach the defensive line and special teams. The Redskins also added Tony Spinosa, Matthew Shea, and Bill Khayat
to their coaching staff.
, formerly with the Buffalo Bills, to a 5-year, $25 million contract. The deal also includes a $10.5 million signing bonus.
On March 3, the Redskins signed Fred Smoot
, formerly with the Minnesota Vikings, to a 5-year deal. Smoot was drafted by the Redskins in 2001 and signed with the Vikings in 2005.
On March 8, the Redskins signed Ross Tucker
, formerly with the Cleveland Browns, to an undisclosed contract.
On March 21, the Redskins signed Jason Fabini
, formerly with the Dallas Cowboys, to an undisclosed contract.
On April 5, the Redskins signed David Macklin
, formerly with the Arizona Cardinals, to a 1-year contract.
On June 1, the Redskins signed Jason McAddley
, formerly with the San Francisco 49ers, to an undisclosed contract.
On August 21, the Redskins signed Randall Godfrey
, formerly with the San Diego Chargers, to an undisclosed contract.
.
On February 28, the Redskins released tight end Christian Fauria
.
On March 2, Derrick Dockery
signed with the Buffalo Bills
.
On March 4, Kenny Wright
signed with the Cleveland Browns
.
On March 7, the Redskins released kicker John Hall
.
On March 9, T. J. Duckett agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions
.
On March 20, Adam Archuleta
was traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a conditional 6th round draft pick.
On March 22, the Redskins released wide receiver David Patten
.
On April 26, Warrick Holdman
signed with the Denver Broncos
.
On August 21, the Redskins released linebacker Lemar Marshall
.
On September 1, the Redskins released cornerback Ade Jimoh
and defensive end Renaldo Wynn
.
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on the road on August 11. The Redskins defense allowed only six points and caused four fumbles, one of which they recovered. Many were surprised to see the Redskins' QB Jason Campbell
play the whole 1st half. Campbell wasn't productive, fumbled twice, and didn't score any points. The Redskins scored two late touchdowns in the last 1:17 to win the game. Marcus Mason
scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown, and Byron Westbrook
recovered a fumble in the endzone.GameBook
was tackled at the knee while throwing a 29-yard pass to Chris Cooley. Campbell walked off the field by himself with a bruised knee. Todd Collins took over for Campbell and threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Lloyd
. The Redskins had four goal-line stands, and only allowed 12 points (four field goals). However, their offense was never really back in sync, and their only other score of the game was a field goal. Redskins' LB Marcus Washington
suffered a dislocated elbow, and WR Mike Espy
ruptured his tendon and is out for the season. GameBook
had two field goals. The Redskins' defense looked great the whole night, only allowing the Ravens to a touchdown. In the third quarter, linebacker Dallas Sartz
intercepted a Kyle Boller
pass and ran it back for a touchdown. The game ended shortly thereafter. GameBook
finished the game with 5 of 5 completions and a touchdown to Antwaan Randle El
. Mark Brunell
also threw a touchdown pass to Ryan Hoag
. Though the Redskins were leading at halftime, they would not score again for the rest of the game. They eventually gave up three more touchdowns as the Jaguars rallied past the Redskins' backups. GameBook
kicked a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter. On the last play of the 1st half, Trent Green
threw a 1-yard pass to Justin Peelle
to claim the lead. The Redskins started the third quarter with Clinton Portis
running for a 19-yard touchdown. Miami later answered with a field goal to tie the game. In the 4th quarter, both teams scored a field goal and the game went into overtime. Washington won the coin toss. They ran the ball down to Miami's 22-yardline, and Shaun Suisham
made a game-winning 39-yard field goal. Clinton Portis finished the game with 17 carries, 98 yards, and a touchdown. The Redskins lost right tackle Jon Jansen
for the year when he fractured his ankle in the second quarter. GameBook
, started off with a Redskins field goal at the end of the first quarter. Less than five minutes into the second quarter, the Eagles earned a field goal to tie the game at 3-3. A few minutes later, the Eagles scored another field goal to go up 6-3, the only lead they would have in the game. Just before halftime, Jason Campbell
hit Chris Cooley for a touchdown to end the first half up 10-6.
In the third quarter, the Eagles and Redskins both scored another field goal, bringing the score to 13-9 prior to a Redskins drive that began with 1:15 remaining in the third quarter. That would eventually lead to Clinton Portis
running for a 6 yard TD early in the 4th quarter, bringing the score to 20-9.
The Eagles, with a field goal late in the 4th quarter, were down by 8 as they drove down to the Redskins 9 yard line. The Eagles' drive stalled and they turned the ball over on downs with an incomplete pass. With possession on their own 9 yard line, the Redskins ran out the clock on their way to a victory. Final Score: 20-12.
With the loss, the Redskins would fall to 2-1 entering their bye week.
, who have never beaten the Redskins in Washington, D.C. Though the first quarter was scoreless, the Washington Redskins began what would be a 14 play, 80 yard drive in the second quarter which started at their own 20 yard line and finished with a 7-yard touchdown pass from Jason Campbell to Chris Cooley. The 'Skins next possession began at their own 17-yard line and began an 83-yard drive in 7 plays, culminating in a touchdown for Mike Sellers in a 1-yard rushing play. The first half ended with the Redskins up 14-0. With 2:27 left in the third quarter, the Detroit Lions scored their first and only points with a 39-yard field goal to bring the score to 14-3. The Redskins next drive was only 9 yards and resulted in a punt, but put the Detroit Lions on their own 8-yard line. After a rushing play that resulted in a loss of 1 yard, the Washington Redskins sacked Detroit Lions QB, Jon Kitna in the endzone for a safety, bringing the Redskin's lead to 13 with a score of 16-3 to end the quarter. After a fourth quarter fumble by Redskins' running back Clinton Portis, the Detroit Lions took possession at their own 10-yard line. The Lion's drove 26 yards before punting to James Thrash, who returned the punt for 62 yards and fumbled towards the endzone, where Rock Cartwright recovered the ball on the 3-yard line. After a Redskin's five-yard penalty, Washington Redskins QB Jason Campbell threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Mike Sellers and then converted a 2 point attempt with a pass to Chris Cooley bringing the score to 24-3. Detroit's next possession ended with a Sean Taylor interception of 35-yards which would later help the Redskins finish a drive with a field goal. With less than 3 minutes in the fourth quarter, the Detroit Lion's began a drive at their own 43-yard line. After gaining 14 yards, Jon Kitna threw an interception to Carlos Rogers, who returned it 61-yards for a touchdown for the final point of the game.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 3-1.
for a Week 6 intraconference duel with the Green Bay Packers
. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Packers RB DeShawn Wynn
managed to get a 3-yard TD run. The 'Skins would respond with QB Jason Campbell
getting a 6-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Redskins took the lead as Campbell completed a 14-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, Washington struggled as Packers kicker Mason Crosby
got a 37-yard field goal, while CB Charles Woodson
returned a fumble 57 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, in the fourth quarter, Green Bay held on to win.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3-2.
. In the first quarter, Washington took the early lead with RB Clinton Portis
getting a 2-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the 'Skins increased its lead with LB London Fletcher
returning an interception 27 yards for a touchdown. The Cardinals would get a touchdown as QB Kurt Warner
completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Anquan Boldin
(with a failed PAT).
In the third quarter, Washington increased its lead with Portis getting a 1-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Arizona managed to get within striking distance as Warner and Boldin hooked up with each other again on a 10-yard TD pass. Afterwards, the Cardinals got within two points with QB Tim Rattay
completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Leonard Pope
(with a failed 2-point conversion). Later, Arizona managed to recover its onside kick and managed to set up a game-winning 55-yard field goal. Fortunately, the kick went wide left, securing the victory.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 4-2.
for a Week 8 interconference duel with the undefeated New England Patriots
. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Patriots QB Tom Brady
got a 3-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Redskins continued to fall behind as Brady completed a 2-yard TD pass to LB Mike Vrabel
, kicker Stephen Gostkowski
nailed a 36-yard field goal, and Brady pulled a Marino by doing a fake spike and then completing a 6-yard TD pass to WR Randy Moss
.
In the third quarter, Washington's deficit increased as Brady got a 2-yard TD run, along LB Rosevelt Colvin
returning a fumble 11 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, the Patriots finished their job with Brady completing a 2-yard TD pass to WR Wes Welker
, along with back-up QB Matt Cassel
getting a 15-yard TD run. Afterwards, the 'Skins got their only score of the game as QB Jason Campbell
completed a 15-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley.
With the loss, not only did the Redskins fall to 4-3, but the Redskins allowed the most points in one game since 1961, when they gave up 53 points to the New York Giants
.
for a Week 9 interconference duel with the New York Jets
. In the first quarter, Washington immediately trailed as Jets RB/KR/PR Leon Washington
returned the opening kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown. The 'Skins managed to respond with kicker Shaun Suisham
getting a 46-yard field goal, yet New York answered with kicker Mike Nugent
getting a 29-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Jets increased with QB Kellen Clemens
completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Joe Kowalewski
. The Redskins ended the half with Suisham getting a 40-yard and a 22-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Washington drew closer with Suisham kicking a 40-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the 'Skins took the lead with RB Clinton Portis
getting a 1-yard TD run, along with QB Jason Campbell
's 2-point conversion pass to WR Antwaan Randle El
. New York managed to force overtime with Nugent getting a 30-yard field goal. In overtime, Washington managed to come out on top as Suisham nailed the game-winning 46-yard field goal.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 5-3. The victory also improved Head Coach Joe Gibbs's
overtime record to 10-3.
. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Eagles QB Donovan McNabb
completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR Brian Westbrook
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Redskins took the lead with QB Jason Campbell
hooking up with WR James Thrash
on a 4-yard TD pass (with a failed PAT) and a 12-yard TD pass (with a failed 2-point conversion).
In the third quarter, the Redskins increased their lead with kicker Shaun Suisham
getting a 23-yard field goal. Philadelphia managed to draw close with McNabb completing an 8-yard TD pass to TE L.J. Smith
(with a failed 2-point conversion). In the fourth quarter, Washington added on to its lead with Campbell completing a 6-yard TD pass to WR Keenan McCardell
, yet the Eagles answered with McNabb's 45-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Brown. The Redskins tried to pull away as Suisham nailed a 21-yard field goal. However, Philadelphia sealed the win with Westbrook turning a 57-yard reception and a 10-yard run into touchdowns.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 5-4. This would turn out to be Sean Taylor's last ever game, as he would turn out to be injured the last two games before his death.
for a Week 11 NFC East showdown with the Dallas Cowboys
. In the first quarter, Washington struck first as QB Jason Campbell
completed a 19-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Cowboys tied the game with QB Tony Romo
completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Terrell Owens
. Afterwards, the Redskins would take the lead into halftime as kicker Shaun Suisham
managed to get a 45-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Dallas took the lead as Romo hooked up with Owens again on a 31-yard TD pass. Washington's response would be Suisham kicking a 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Cowboys added on to their lead as Romo and Owens hooked up with each other for the third time on a 46-yard TD pass, while the Redskins tried to fight back with Suisham nailing a 44-yard field goal. However, Dallas managed to put the game out of reach with Romo and Owens hooking up with each other for the fourth time on a 52-yard TD pass. Washington's only response would Campbell's 5-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 5-5.
for a Week 12 duel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham
got a 1-yard TD run, along with kicker Matt Bryant
getting a 35-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Redskins continued to struggle as Bryant gave Tampa Bay a 27-yard and a 48-yard field goal. Washington would get its only score of the half with kicker Shaun Suisham
getting a 43-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Redskins started to mount a comeback as QB Jason Campbell
completed a 39-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Washington managed to creep closer as Suisham nailed a 38-yard field goal. However, the Buccaneers' defense held on to secure the win.
With their third-straight loss, the Redskins fell to 5-6.
In the game, Washington was plagued with 6 turnovers (2 interceptions and 4 lost fumbles), which the most against one team in one game since committing 7 turnovers against the Giants in 2004.
Chris Cooley has a total of 24 TD receptions since 2004 (the most by an NFC tight end).
to a gunshot wound inflicted the day before. At the time, he was at home resting a knee injury that had kept him off the field for the two games prior to the incident. On November 26, 2007, at 1:45 a.m., Taylor was shot in the upper leg by an armed intruder at his Palmetto Bay home, critically wounding him by severing his femoral artery
. His girlfriend tried to call police from the house line, but experienced difficulty calling. Initial reports suggested that the line had been cut, though Police investigation subsequently refuted that. Taylor's girlfriend proceeded to call 911 from her cell phone, which delayed response time.
Taylor was airlifted to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital
where he underwent surgery. He emerged from surgery about 12:30 p.m. However, he had lost a significant amount of blood and remained unconscious and in a coma. His doctors speculated that he had suffered brain damage due to the blood loss. An unnamed Redskins source reported that Taylor's heart stopped twice during the emergency surgery. Washington running back Clinton Portis
and owner Dan Snyder
were at Taylor's hospital from the time they heard about the incident until Taylor's death. Portis was a junior on the University of Miami
's National Championship team in 2001 while Taylor was a freshman.
In the early morning of November 27, 2007, Taylor died at the hospital. The news was released to the media by Richard Sharpstein (lawyer), who learned the news from Taylor's father around 5:30 a.m.
In 2004, when Gibbs made his comeback official, he had chosen Taylor, the fifth player selected in the 2004 NFL Draft
, as his first round pick. Taylor, with agent Drew Rosenhaus
, signed a seven-year, $18 million contract with the team - a contract which had 4 more years left when he died. Taylor was coming off a Pro Bowl season in 2006, and was the leading vote getter for NFC Free Safety in 2007 when his untimely death occurred. Taylor was posthumously elected to the starting Free Safety position for the NFC
.
died of his injuries, the Redskins tried to snap a three-game skid at home against the Buffalo Bills
. Before the kickoff, the stadium held a memorial service for Sean Taylor, as well as players across the NFL wearing a #21 sticker on the back of their helmets. For the team's first defensive play, they would come out with only 10 players on the field, as their honor to Taylor.
In the first quarter, Washington took the early lead as kicker Shaun Suisham
managed to get a 27-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Redskins increased their lead as Suisham kicked a 28-yard field goal. Later, the Bills got on the board as LB Angelo Crowell
sacked QB Jason Campbell
in his endzone for a safety. Washington would end the half as Suisham kicked a 33-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Buffalo drew closer as kicker Rian Lindell
managed to get a 38-yard field goal. Later, the Redskins responded with RB Clinton Portis
getting a 3-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Bills ended the half as Lindell kicked a 43-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Buffalo drew closer as Lindell kicked a 24-yarder, along with a 33-yard field goal. Later, the Bills got into position to kick a 51-yard field goal. They got the kick, but Head Coach Joe Gibbs
called timeout. When Buffalo tried to kick again, Gibbs called timeout again, but unintentionally got his team an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty which not only moved the Bills 15 yards closer to their end zone but reduced Lindell's field goal attempt to 36 yards. Afterwards, the Bills ended the game with Lindell nailing the game-winning 36-yard field goal.
With their fourth-straight loss, Washington fell to 5-7.
's funeral in Florida), the Redskins played at home for their Week 13 Thursday night intraconference game with the Chicago Bears
. After a scoreless first quarter, the Redskins scored first as QB Todd Collins completed a 21-yard TD pass to TE Todd Yoder
for the only score of the second quarter.
In the third quarter, Washington's FB Mike Sellers scored on a 1-yard TD run. The Bears would reply as kicker Robbie Gould
made a 30-yard field goal, while QB Brian Griese
completed a 17-yard TD pass to WR Bernard Berrian
. In the fourth quarter, the Redskins responded with kicker Shaun Suisham
getting a 23-yard field goal. Later, Chicago made it closer as Gould kicked a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Redskins increased their lead with Collins completing a 16-yard TD pass to RB Ladell Betts
. The Bears would answer with Gould making a 21-yard field goal, but their onside kick failed, which preserved a Washington win.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 6-7.
Starting QB Jason Campbell
(10/16 for 100 yards) left the game in the second quarter with a dislocated left knee cap.
for a Week 15 Sunday night NFC East rematch with the New York Giants
. QB Todd Collins would be making his first start since 1997.
In the first quarter, the 'Skins drew first blood as kicker Shaun Suisham
nailed a 49-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Washington increased its lead with Suisham kicking a 31-yard field goal, along with RB Ladell Betts
getting a 14-yard TD run. The Giants would get on the board with kicker Lawrence Tynes
getting a 35-yard field goal. The Redskins would end the half with Suisham nailing a 28-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the 'Skins continued to its dominance with RB Clinton Portis
getting a 5-yard TD run. New York tried to rally as QB Eli Manning
completed a 19-yard TD pass to TE Kevin Boss
. Afterwards, Washington's defense (along with the wind) held the Giants in check.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 7-7.
In the 2nd quarter, the Redskins expanded their lead to 16-0 on a 32 yard pass from Todd Collins to Santana Moss. Later in the quarter, the Redskins took a 22-0 lead when Clinton Portis took a handoff from Todd Collins and threw a 15 yard TD pass to Antwaan Randle-El in the end zone. Although the Redskins were not successful on the 2 point conversion attempt, they had a commanding lead at this point in the game, and the previously rowdy Metrodome crowd was very disheartened and silent at this point.
The Redskins stretched their lead to 25-0 on a 26 yard field goal by Shaun Suisham. Later in the quarter, the Vikings got the crowd back in the game when Tarvaris Jackson threw a 2 yard touchdown pass to Jim Kleinhasser, cutting the Redskins' lead to 25-7.
The Vikings further cut into the Redskins' lead around the 10 minute mark of the fourth quarter when Tarvaris Jackson scored on a 6 yard run, making the lead 25-14. The Metrodome crowd began sensing a comeback as momentum appeared to turn in the Vikings' favor. This came to a head mid-way through the fourth quarter in which the Redskins appeared to complete a long pass to Santana Moss. Though initially ruled a catch by an official on the sideline, the call was considered questionable by the game's announcers since Moss had to drag his toes to stay inbounds as he caught the pass. Sensing an impending challenge by Childress, the Redskins raced down the field to snap the ball, since a play cannot be challenged after the ball has been snapped for the next play. However, the snap was fumbled and it appeared to be Vikings' ball after it was recovered by Vikings' defensive tackle Kevin Williams.
As the Vikings rushed onto the field to take over on offense, coach Joe Gibbs challenged that Minnesota had twelve defensive players on the field at the time the Redskins snapped the ball and fumbled it. After review, Gibbs' challenge was upheld and the call on the field was reversed—a five yard penalty was assessed to the Vikings for having too many men on the field and the Redskins maintained possession, eventually scoring on a 13 yard touchdown run by Clinton Portis, making the score 32-14 after driving 75 yards. Although Tarvaris Jackson later scored on a 1 yard run to make the score 32-21, the Vikings were unable to score again, and the Redskins emerged with a victory. This enabled them to ensure that they will be able to control their own chances to make the playoffs.
. In the first quarter, the 'Skins got off to a fast start with RB Clinton Portis
getting a 23-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Washington increased its lead with kicker Shaun Suisham
getting a 46-yard field goal. The Cowboys would respond with kicker Nick Folk
getting a 37-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Redskins closed out the half with Suisham nailing a 21-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the 'Skins increased their lead with Portis getting a 1-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Washington closed out their hated rival with QB Todd Collins completing a 42-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
. Dallas finished their game with Folk getting a 30-yard field goal.
With the win, not only did the Redskins close out the regular season at 9-7, but they also clinched the NFC's #6 seed.
2007 NFL season
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Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
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season was the team's 75th season, and saw the team achieve a record of 9-7 and a playoff appearance
NFL playoffs, 2007–08
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. This was an improvement over the 2006
2006 Washington Redskins season
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season in which they went 5-11 and finished last in the NFC East
NFC East
The NFC East is a division of the National Football League's National Football Conference. It currently has four members: the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Redskins....
.
Over the course of the season, Washington went 5-3 in home games
Home (sports)
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at FedExField
FedExField
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, and 4-4 on the road. After losing to the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
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in the wild card
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round, Coach Joe Gibbs
Joe Gibbs
Joe Jackson Gibbs is a former American football coach, NASCAR Championship team owner, and two time NHRA Pro Stock team owner. He was the 20th and 26th head coach in the history of the Washington Redskins...
announced his retirement, thus ending his second stint as head coach
Head coach
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of the Redskins.
Coaching staff
Head coach Joe GibbsJoe Gibbs
Joe Jackson Gibbs is a former American football coach, NASCAR Championship team owner, and two time NHRA Pro Stock team owner. He was the 20th and 26th head coach in the history of the Washington Redskins...
entered his fourth year of his second stint with the Redskins. It was the second-to-last year on his existing contract. He previously coached the Redskins in the 1981-1992 seasons. On January 8, 2008, three days after the season ended, Gibbs announced his retirement from the position of Head Coach and Team President; he would remain on board as a special assistant to Dan Snyder
Dan Snyder
Daniel Snyder was a professional Canadian ice hockey player. He played as a centre in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Thrashers...
.
The Redskins fired former linebackers coach Dale Lindsay and promoted Kirk Olivadotti
Kirk Olivadotti
Kirk Olivadotti is an American football coach who has worked for teams such as the Maine Maritime Academy, Indiana State University, the Washington Redskins, and the University of Georgia...
to take his job. Olivadotti previously helped coach the defensive line and special teams. The Redskins also added Tony Spinosa, Matthew Shea, and Bill Khayat
Bill Khayat
Bill Khayat is an American football coach and former tight end. He is currently the tight ends and assistant offensive line coach for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League.-Early life:...
to their coaching staff.
Signings
On March 2, the Redskins signed London FletcherLondon Fletcher
London Levi Fletcher-Baker is an American football linebacker who has played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League since 2007. Undrafted in 1998, he was signed by the St. Louis Rams as a rookie free agent, where he spent four seasons. In 2002, he was signed to the Buffalo...
, formerly with the Buffalo Bills, to a 5-year, $25 million contract. The deal also includes a $10.5 million signing bonus.
On March 3, the Redskins signed Fred Smoot
Fred Smoot
Fredrick "Fred" Duayne Smoot is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
, formerly with the Minnesota Vikings, to a 5-year deal. Smoot was drafted by the Redskins in 2001 and signed with the Vikings in 2005.
On March 8, the Redskins signed Ross Tucker
Ross Tucker
Ross Finch Tucker is a former American football offensive lineman, and currently an online journalist for ESPN....
, formerly with the Cleveland Browns, to an undisclosed contract.
On March 21, the Redskins signed Jason Fabini
Jason Fabini
Jason T. Fabini is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
, formerly with the Dallas Cowboys, to an undisclosed contract.
On April 5, the Redskins signed David Macklin
David Macklin
David Thurman Macklin is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State....
, formerly with the Arizona Cardinals, to a 1-year contract.
On June 1, the Redskins signed Jason McAddley
Jason McAddley
Jason Christopher McAddley is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He played his high school football at Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and went to the University of Alabama.He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 5th...
, formerly with the San Francisco 49ers, to an undisclosed contract.
On August 21, the Redskins signed Randall Godfrey
Randall Godfrey
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, formerly with the San Diego Chargers, to an undisclosed contract.
Departures
On February 22, the Redskins released safety Troy VincentTroy Vincent
Troy Darnell Vincent is a former Defensive Back for the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins with the 7th overall pick in the 1992 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin.Mr...
.
On February 28, the Redskins released tight end Christian Fauria
Christian Fauria
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.
On March 2, Derrick Dockery
Derrick Dockery
Derrick Dewayne Dockery is an American football guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
signed with the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
On March 4, Kenny Wright
Kenny Wright
Kenneth D. Wright is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
signed with the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
On March 7, the Redskins released kicker John Hall
John Hall (American football)
John Hall is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League. He kicked for Port Charlotte High School and played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. While at Wisconsin, Hall played and won three bowl games...
.
On March 9, T. J. Duckett agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
.
On March 20, Adam Archuleta
Adam Archuleta
Adam Jason Archuleta is a former American football safety. He played college football at Arizona State, and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams 20th overall in the 2001 NFL Draft....
was traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a conditional 6th round draft pick.
On March 22, the Redskins released wide receiver David Patten
David Patten
David Patten is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Albany Firebirds as a street free agent in 1996. He played college football at Western Carolina....
.
On April 26, Warrick Holdman
Warrick Holdman
Warrick Donte Holdman is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
signed with the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
On August 21, the Redskins released linebacker Lemar Marshall
Lemar Marshall
Lemar Willie Marshall is a former American football linebacker. He was originally signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played college football at Michigan State....
.
On September 1, the Redskins released cornerback Ade Jimoh
Ade Jimoh
Adebola "Ade" Olurotimi Jimoh is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
and defensive end Renaldo Wynn
Renaldo Wynn
Renaldo Levalle Wynn is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft...
.
Free agents heading into the 2007 season
| Position | Player | Free agency tag |
Date signed | 2007 team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | Ethan Albright Ethan Albright Lawrence Ethan Albright is an American football long snapper who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 1995. He played college football at North Carolina. He is known mainly as a long snapper... |
UFA | January 12 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| DT | Ryan Boschetti Ryan Boschetti Ryan S. Boschetti is an American football defensive end for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2004... |
RFA | March 12 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| G | Derrick Dockery Derrick Dockery Derrick Dewayne Dockery is an American football guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 2 | Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| RB | T. J. Duckett | UFA | March 9 | Detroit Lions Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and... |
| S | Vernon Fox Vernon Fox Vernon Lee Fox, III is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent after the 2002 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 2 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| P | Derrick Frost Derrick Frost Derrick E. Frost is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2003... |
RFA | April 2 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| LB | Warrick Holdman Warrick Holdman Warrick Donte Holdman is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft... |
UFA | April 26 | Denver Broncos Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| TE | Brian Kozlowski Brian Kozlowski Brian Scott Kozlowski is an American football tight end in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1993... |
UFA | ||
| OT | Jim Molinaro Jim Molinaro James Anthony Molinaro is an American football player who last played offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys.-High school career:... |
RFA | March 21 | Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas... |
| LB | Jeff Posey Jeff Posey Jeffery Lavell Posey is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 1998... |
UFA | ||
| OL | Mike Pucillo Mike Pucillo Michael Pucillo is an American football player who plays offensive guard in the National Football League. He is currently a free agent.Pucillo attended Auburn University and was a letterman in football... |
UFA | February 28 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| OT | Todd Wade Todd Wade Todd McLaurin Wade is a retired American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi.... |
UFA | March 14 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
| CB | Kenny Wright Kenny Wright Kenneth D. Wright is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft... |
UFA | March 4 | Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
| TE | Todd Yoder Todd Yoder Todd Yoder is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. Yoder was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2000. He played college football at... |
UFA | March 13 | Washington Redskins Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... |
2007 NFL Draft2007 NFL DraftThe 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | LaRon Landry LaRon Landry LaRon Louis Landry is an American football strong safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins sixth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State... |
Safety | LSU |
| 5 | 143 | Dallas Sartz Dallas Sartz Dallas Sartz is a former American football linebacker who is currently an assistant coach for the UC Davis football team. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Linebacker Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
USC |
| 6 | 179 | H.B. Blades | Linebacker Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
Pittsburgh |
| 6 | 205 | Jordan Palmer | Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
UTEP |
| 7 | 216 | Tyler Ecker Tyler Ecker Tyler Rand Ecker is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.-Washington Redskins:... |
Tight End Tight end The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be... |
Michigan |
Schedule
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Stadium | Box scores | TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final score | Team record | |||||||
| 1 | August 11 | 8:00 p.m. EDT North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... |
at Tennessee Titans Tennessee Titans The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter... |
14-6 | 1–0 | LP Field LP Field LP Field is a football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.... |
Box score @ NFL Game Center | NFL Network NFL Network NFL Network is an American television specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League . It was launched November 4, 2003, only eight months after the league's 32 team owners voted unanimously to approve its formation... |
| 2 | August 18 | 8:00 p.m. EDT | Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC... |
10-12 | 1-1 | FedEx Field | Box score @ NFL Game Center | CSN Mid-Atlantic |
| 3 | August 25 | 8:00 p.m. EDT | Baltimore Ravens Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his... |
13-7 | 2-1 | FedEx Field | Box Score @ NFL Game Center | CSN Mid-Atlantic |
| 4 | August 30 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | at Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
14-31 | 2-2 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | Box Score @ NFL Game Center | CSN Mid-Atlantic |
Week 1: at Tennessee Titans
The Redskins started their first preseason against the Tennessee TitansTennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
on the road on August 11. The Redskins defense allowed only six points and caused four fumbles, one of which they recovered. Many were surprised to see the Redskins' QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
play the whole 1st half. Campbell wasn't productive, fumbled twice, and didn't score any points. The Redskins scored two late touchdowns in the last 1:17 to win the game. Marcus Mason
Marcus Mason
Marcus Mason is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown, and Byron Westbrook
Byron Westbrook
Byron Westbrook is an American football cornerback. He was signed by the Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
recovered a fumble in the endzone.GameBook
Week 2: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
In their second preseason game, the Redskins scored first but there was a scare involved on the way. On their second drive, QB Jason CampbellJason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
was tackled at the knee while throwing a 29-yard pass to Chris Cooley. Campbell walked off the field by himself with a bruised knee. Todd Collins took over for Campbell and threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Lloyd
Brandon Lloyd
Brandon Matthew Lloyd is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
. The Redskins had four goal-line stands, and only allowed 12 points (four field goals). However, their offense was never really back in sync, and their only other score of the game was a field goal. Redskins' LB Marcus Washington
Marcus Washington
Marcus Cornelius Washington is an American football linebacker. After completing his college career with Auburn he was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
suffered a dislocated elbow, and WR Mike Espy
Mike Espy
Alphonso Michael "Mike" Espy is a former United States political figure. From 1987 to 1993, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi. He served as the Secretary of Agriculture from 1993 to 1994. He was the first African American Secretary of Agriculture...
ruptured his tendon and is out for the season. GameBook
Week 3: vs. Baltimore Ravens
Due to severe thunderstorms, the Redskins' third preseason game was shortened at the 11:38 mark in the third quarter. The kickoff was delayed over an hour and the game started at 9:12. The Redskins scored first in the game. Shaun SuishamShaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
had two field goals. The Redskins' defense looked great the whole night, only allowing the Ravens to a touchdown. In the third quarter, linebacker Dallas Sartz
Dallas Sartz
Dallas Sartz is a former American football linebacker who is currently an assistant coach for the UC Davis football team. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
intercepted a Kyle Boller
Kyle Boller
Kyle Bryan Boller is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at The University of California.Boller has also played for the St...
pass and ran it back for a touchdown. The game ended shortly thereafter. GameBook
Week 4: at Jacksonville Jaguars
The Redskins started their last preseason game strong. The defense forced a 3-and-out on Jacksonville's first drive and the Redskins scored on their first possession. Jason CampbellJason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
finished the game with 5 of 5 completions and a touchdown to Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
. Mark Brunell
Mark Brunell
Mark Allen Brunell is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the New York Jets. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington....
also threw a touchdown pass to Ryan Hoag
Ryan Hoag
Ryan Hoag is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders with the final pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant...
. Though the Redskins were leading at halftime, they would not score again for the rest of the game. They eventually gave up three more touchdowns as the Jaguars rallied past the Redskins' backups. GameBook
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Result | Game site | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9, 2007 | Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
1:00 | W 16-13 (OT) | FedEx Field | 1-0 |
| 2 | September 17, 2007 | Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
8:30 | W 20-12 | Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. It has a seating capacity of 68,532 . It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and 10th streets, also aside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex... |
2-0 |
| 3 | September 23, 2007 | New York Giants New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
4:15 | L 24-17 | FedEx Field | 2-1 |
| 4 | Bye | |||||
| 5 | October 7, 2007 | Detroit Lions Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and... |
1:00 | W 34-3 | FedEx Field | 3-1 |
| 6 | October 14, 2007 | Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... |
1:00 | L 17-14 | Lambeau Field Lambeau Field Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field... |
3-2 |
| 7 | October 21, 2007 | Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
1:00 | W 21-19 | FedEx Field | 4-2 |
| 8 | October 28, 2007 | New England Patriots New England Patriots The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National... |
4:15 | L 52-7 | Gillette Stadium Gillette Stadium Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 21 miles southwest of downtown Boston and from downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It serves as the home stadium and administrative offices for the New England Patriots football team and the New England Revolution... |
4-3 |
| 9 | November 4, 2007 | New York Jets New York Jets The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
1:00 | W 23-20 | The Meadowlands Giants Stadium Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to... |
5-3 |
| 10 | November 11, 2007 | Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
1:00 | L 33-25 | FedEx Field | 5-4 |
| 11 | November 18, 2007 | Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas... |
1:00 | L 28-23 | Texas Stadium Texas Stadium Texas Stadium was a football stadium in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The stadium opened on September 17, 1971.Built to replace the aging Cotton Bowl, it was the home field of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and had a seating capacity of 65,675... |
5-5 |
| 12 | November 25, 2007 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West... |
1:00 | L 19-13 | Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events... |
5-6 |
| 13 | December 2, 2007 | Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
1:00 | L 17-16 | FedEx Field | 5-7 |
| 14 | December 6, 2007 | Chicago Bears Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
8:15 | W 24-16 | FedEx Field | 6-7 |
| 15 | December 16, 2007 | New York Giants New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
8:15 | W 22-10 | Giants Stadium Giants Stadium Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to... |
7-7 |
| 16 | December 23, 2007 | Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960... |
8:15 | W 32-21 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington and Memorial Stadium on the University... |
8-7 |
| 17 | December 30, 2007 | Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas... |
4:15 | W 27-6 | FedEx Field | 9-7 |
Week 1: vs. Miami Dolphins
The Redskins scored the first points of the game when Shaun SuishamShaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
kicked a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter. On the last play of the 1st half, Trent Green
Trent Green
Trent Jason Green is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University....
threw a 1-yard pass to Justin Peelle
Justin Peelle
Justin Morris Peelle is an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
to claim the lead. The Redskins started the third quarter with Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
running for a 19-yard touchdown. Miami later answered with a field goal to tie the game. In the 4th quarter, both teams scored a field goal and the game went into overtime. Washington won the coin toss. They ran the ball down to Miami's 22-yardline, and Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
made a game-winning 39-yard field goal. Clinton Portis finished the game with 17 carries, 98 yards, and a touchdown. The Redskins lost right tackle Jon Jansen
Jon Jansen
Jonathan Ward Jansen is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
for the year when he fractured his ankle in the second quarter. GameBook
Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles
The Redskins' second regular season game, against the Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, started off with a Redskins field goal at the end of the first quarter. Less than five minutes into the second quarter, the Eagles earned a field goal to tie the game at 3-3. A few minutes later, the Eagles scored another field goal to go up 6-3, the only lead they would have in the game. Just before halftime, Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
hit Chris Cooley for a touchdown to end the first half up 10-6.
In the third quarter, the Eagles and Redskins both scored another field goal, bringing the score to 13-9 prior to a Redskins drive that began with 1:15 remaining in the third quarter. That would eventually lead to Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
running for a 6 yard TD early in the 4th quarter, bringing the score to 20-9.
The Eagles, with a field goal late in the 4th quarter, were down by 8 as they drove down to the Redskins 9 yard line. The Eagles' drive stalled and they turned the ball over on downs with an incomplete pass. With possession on their own 9 yard line, the Redskins ran out the clock on their way to a victory. Final Score: 20-12.
Week 3: vs. New York Giants
In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes got a 34-yard field goal. The 'Skins took the lead with RB Clinton Portis getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, QB Jason Campbell completed a 8-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley, while kicker Shaun Suisham made a 47-yard field goal. In the third quarter, New York RB Reuben Droughns made a 1-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, New York took the lead with Droughns getting another 1-yard TD run, while QB Eli Manning completed a 33-yard TD pass to WR Plaxico Burress. Washington managed to get a late-game drive, but it ended up with RB Ladell Betts getting taken down at N.Y.'s 1-yard line on 4th & Goal.With the loss, the Redskins would fall to 2-1 entering their bye week.
Week 5: vs. Detroit Lions
Coming off their bye week, the Redskins stayed at home for a Week 5 duel with the Detroit LionsDetroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
, who have never beaten the Redskins in Washington, D.C. Though the first quarter was scoreless, the Washington Redskins began what would be a 14 play, 80 yard drive in the second quarter which started at their own 20 yard line and finished with a 7-yard touchdown pass from Jason Campbell to Chris Cooley. The 'Skins next possession began at their own 17-yard line and began an 83-yard drive in 7 plays, culminating in a touchdown for Mike Sellers in a 1-yard rushing play. The first half ended with the Redskins up 14-0. With 2:27 left in the third quarter, the Detroit Lions scored their first and only points with a 39-yard field goal to bring the score to 14-3. The Redskins next drive was only 9 yards and resulted in a punt, but put the Detroit Lions on their own 8-yard line. After a rushing play that resulted in a loss of 1 yard, the Washington Redskins sacked Detroit Lions QB, Jon Kitna in the endzone for a safety, bringing the Redskin's lead to 13 with a score of 16-3 to end the quarter. After a fourth quarter fumble by Redskins' running back Clinton Portis, the Detroit Lions took possession at their own 10-yard line. The Lion's drove 26 yards before punting to James Thrash, who returned the punt for 62 yards and fumbled towards the endzone, where Rock Cartwright recovered the ball on the 3-yard line. After a Redskin's five-yard penalty, Washington Redskins QB Jason Campbell threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Mike Sellers and then converted a 2 point attempt with a pass to Chris Cooley bringing the score to 24-3. Detroit's next possession ended with a Sean Taylor interception of 35-yards which would later help the Redskins finish a drive with a field goal. With less than 3 minutes in the fourth quarter, the Detroit Lion's began a drive at their own 43-yard line. After gaining 14 yards, Jon Kitna threw an interception to Carlos Rogers, who returned it 61-yards for a touchdown for the final point of the game.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 3-1.
Week 6: at Green Bay Packers
Coming off their dominating home win over the Lions, the Redskins flew to Lambeau FieldLambeau Field
Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field...
for a Week 6 intraconference duel with the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Packers RB DeShawn Wynn
DeShawn Wynn
DeShawn Wynn is an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League. Wynnn played college football for the University of Florida. He was drafted by the NFL's Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and has also played for the New...
managed to get a 3-yard TD run. The 'Skins would respond with QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
getting a 6-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Redskins took the lead as Campbell completed a 14-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, Washington struggled as Packers kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
got a 37-yard field goal, while CB Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
returned a fumble 57 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, in the fourth quarter, Green Bay held on to win.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 3-2.
Week 7: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Trying to rebound from their road loss to the Packers, the Redskins went home for a Week 7 match-up against the Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Washington took the early lead with RB Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
getting a 2-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the 'Skins increased its lead with LB London Fletcher
London Fletcher
London Levi Fletcher-Baker is an American football linebacker who has played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League since 2007. Undrafted in 1998, he was signed by the St. Louis Rams as a rookie free agent, where he spent four seasons. In 2002, he was signed to the Buffalo...
returning an interception 27 yards for a touchdown. The Cardinals would get a touchdown as QB Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner
Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner is a retired American football player. He played quarterback for three National Football League teams: the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994 after playing...
completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Anquan Boldin
Anquan Boldin
-Arizona Cardinals:As a rookie Boldin set an NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in his first game , tied Billy Sims for most yards from scrimmage by a rookie in his first game , and holds the NFL record for most receptions in the first 26 games of an NFL career...
(with a failed PAT).
In the third quarter, Washington increased its lead with Portis getting a 1-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Arizona managed to get within striking distance as Warner and Boldin hooked up with each other again on a 10-yard TD pass. Afterwards, the Cardinals got within two points with QB Tim Rattay
Tim Rattay
Timothy F. Rattay [] is a former professional American football quarterback who played in the National Football League and United Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Leonard Pope
Leonard Pope
Leonard Pope is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia...
(with a failed 2-point conversion). Later, Arizona managed to recover its onside kick and managed to set up a game-winning 55-yard field goal. Fortunately, the kick went wide left, securing the victory.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 4-2.
Week 8: at New England Patriots
Coming off their home win over the Cardinals, the Redskins flew to Gillette StadiumGillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 21 miles southwest of downtown Boston and from downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It serves as the home stadium and administrative offices for the New England Patriots football team and the New England Revolution...
for a Week 8 interconference duel with the undefeated New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Patriots QB Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.He has played in four Super Bowls,...
got a 3-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Redskins continued to fall behind as Brady completed a 2-yard TD pass to LB Mike Vrabel
Mike Vrabel
Michael George "Mike" Vrabel is an assistant coach at Ohio State. He is a retired American football linebacker in the National Football League. Vrabel spent 14 seasons in the NFL, having played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and most recently, the Kansas City Chiefs...
, kicker Stephen Gostkowski
Stephen Gostkowski
Stephen Carroll Gostkowski is a placekicker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League...
nailed a 36-yard field goal, and Brady pulled a Marino by doing a fake spike and then completing a 6-yard TD pass to WR Randy Moss
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
.
In the third quarter, Washington's deficit increased as Brady got a 2-yard TD run, along LB Rosevelt Colvin
Rosevelt Colvin
Rosevelt Colvin, III is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft, he played college football at Purdue....
returning a fumble 11 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, the Patriots finished their job with Brady completing a 2-yard TD pass to WR Wes Welker
Wes Welker
-San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:...
, along with back-up QB Matt Cassel
Matt Cassel
Matthew Brennan "Matt" Cassel is a quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
getting a 15-yard TD run. Afterwards, the 'Skins got their only score of the game as QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completed a 15-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley.
With the loss, not only did the Redskins fall to 4-3, but the Redskins allowed the most points in one game since 1961, when they gave up 53 points to the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Week 9: at New York Jets
Coming off a humiliating road loss to the Patriots, the Redskins flew to The MeadowlandsGiants Stadium
Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to...
for a Week 9 interconference duel with the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Washington immediately trailed as Jets RB/KR/PR Leon Washington
Leon Washington
Leon Washington is an American football running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State. He is married to Charity Washington with whom he has a son...
returned the opening kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown. The 'Skins managed to respond with kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
getting a 46-yard field goal, yet New York answered with kicker Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent is an American football placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
getting a 29-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Jets increased with QB Kellen Clemens
Kellen Clemens
Kellen Clemens is an American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Joe Kowalewski
Joe Kowalewski
Joe Kowalewski is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Syracuse....
. The Redskins ended the half with Suisham getting a 40-yard and a 22-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Washington drew closer with Suisham kicking a 40-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the 'Skins took the lead with RB Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
getting a 1-yard TD run, along with QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
's 2-point conversion pass to WR Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
. New York managed to force overtime with Nugent getting a 30-yard field goal. In overtime, Washington managed to come out on top as Suisham nailed the game-winning 46-yard field goal.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 5-3. The victory also improved Head Coach Joe Gibbs's
Joe Gibbs
Joe Jackson Gibbs is a former American football coach, NASCAR Championship team owner, and two time NHRA Pro Stock team owner. He was the 20th and 26th head coach in the history of the Washington Redskins...
overtime record to 10-3.
Week 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Coming off their overtime road win over the Jets, the Redskins went home for an NFC East rematch with the Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Eagles QB Donovan McNabb
Donovan McNabb
Donovan Jamal McNabb is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback from 1999 to 2009 and spent the 2010 season with the Washington Redskins and a portion of the 2011 season with the Minnesota Vikings. In college, McNabb played...
completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR Brian Westbrook
Brian Westbrook
Brian Collins Westbrook is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft after playing college football at Villanova...
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Redskins took the lead with QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
hooking up with WR James Thrash
James Thrash
James Thrash is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Missouri Southern State....
on a 4-yard TD pass (with a failed PAT) and a 12-yard TD pass (with a failed 2-point conversion).
In the third quarter, the Redskins increased their lead with kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
getting a 23-yard field goal. Philadelphia managed to draw close with McNabb completing an 8-yard TD pass to TE L.J. Smith
L.J. Smith
John Smith III , commonly known as L.J., which stands for "Little John", is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
(with a failed 2-point conversion). In the fourth quarter, Washington added on to its lead with Campbell completing a 6-yard TD pass to WR Keenan McCardell
Keenan McCardell
Keenan Wayne McCardell is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League and current wide receivers coach for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Redskins in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL Draft...
, yet the Eagles answered with McNabb's 45-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Brown. The Redskins tried to pull away as Suisham nailed a 21-yard field goal. However, Philadelphia sealed the win with Westbrook turning a 57-yard reception and a 10-yard run into touchdowns.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 5-4. This would turn out to be Sean Taylor's last ever game, as he would turn out to be injured the last two games before his death.
Week 11: at Dallas Cowboys
Hoping to rebound from their divisional home loss to the Eagles, the Redskins flew to Texas StadiumTexas Stadium
Texas Stadium was a football stadium in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The stadium opened on September 17, 1971.Built to replace the aging Cotton Bowl, it was the home field of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and had a seating capacity of 65,675...
for a Week 11 NFC East showdown with the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
. In the first quarter, Washington struck first as QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completed a 19-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Cowboys tied the game with QB Tony Romo
Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro "Tony" Romo is a professional American football quarterback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. Romo's career passer rating - at 95.8 - ranks third-best all time. Tony Romo didn't play in the regular season in 2003, 2004, or 2005...
completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Owens has been one of the dominant receivers of his era...
. Afterwards, the Redskins would take the lead into halftime as kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
managed to get a 45-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Dallas took the lead as Romo hooked up with Owens again on a 31-yard TD pass. Washington's response would be Suisham kicking a 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Cowboys added on to their lead as Romo and Owens hooked up with each other for the third time on a 46-yard TD pass, while the Redskins tried to fight back with Suisham nailing a 44-yard field goal. However, Dallas managed to put the game out of reach with Romo and Owens hooking up with each other for the fourth time on a 52-yard TD pass. Washington's only response would Campbell's 5-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 5-5.
Week 12: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Trying to snap a two-game losing skid, the Redskins flew to Raymond James StadiumRaymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events...
for a Week 12 duel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham
Earnest Graham
Earnest Graham, Jr. is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Florida....
got a 1-yard TD run, along with kicker Matt Bryant
Matt Bryant
Steven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002...
getting a 35-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Redskins continued to struggle as Bryant gave Tampa Bay a 27-yard and a 48-yard field goal. Washington would get its only score of the half with kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
getting a 43-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Redskins started to mount a comeback as QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completed a 39-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Washington managed to creep closer as Suisham nailed a 38-yard field goal. However, the Buccaneers' defense held on to secure the win.
With their third-straight loss, the Redskins fell to 5-6.
In the game, Washington was plagued with 6 turnovers (2 interceptions and 4 lost fumbles), which the most against one team in one game since committing 7 turnovers against the Giants in 2004.
Chris Cooley has a total of 24 TD receptions since 2004 (the most by an NFC tight end).
Death of Sean Taylor
On November 27, 2007, the Redskins lost Sean TaylorSean Taylor
Sean Michael Maurice Taylor was an American football free safety who played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Taylor was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Redskins...
to a gunshot wound inflicted the day before. At the time, he was at home resting a knee injury that had kept him off the field for the two games prior to the incident. On November 26, 2007, at 1:45 a.m., Taylor was shot in the upper leg by an armed intruder at his Palmetto Bay home, critically wounding him by severing his femoral artery
Femoral artery
The femoral artery is a general term comprising a few large arteries in the thigh. They begin at the inguinal ligament and end just above the knee at adductor canal or Hunter's canal traversing the extent of the femur bone....
. His girlfriend tried to call police from the house line, but experienced difficulty calling. Initial reports suggested that the line had been cut, though Police investigation subsequently refuted that. Taylor's girlfriend proceeded to call 911 from her cell phone, which delayed response time.
Taylor was airlifted to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Jackson Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, tertiary care teaching hospital and the major teaching hospital of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida...
where he underwent surgery. He emerged from surgery about 12:30 p.m. However, he had lost a significant amount of blood and remained unconscious and in a coma. His doctors speculated that he had suffered brain damage due to the blood loss. An unnamed Redskins source reported that Taylor's heart stopped twice during the emergency surgery. Washington running back Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
and owner Dan Snyder
Dan Snyder
Daniel Snyder was a professional Canadian ice hockey player. He played as a centre in the National Hockey League for the Atlanta Thrashers...
were at Taylor's hospital from the time they heard about the incident until Taylor's death. Portis was a junior on the University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
's National Championship team in 2001 while Taylor was a freshman.
In the early morning of November 27, 2007, Taylor died at the hospital. The news was released to the media by Richard Sharpstein (lawyer), who learned the news from Taylor's father around 5:30 a.m.
In 2004, when Gibbs made his comeback official, he had chosen Taylor, the fifth player selected in the 2004 NFL Draft
2004 NFL Draft
The 2004 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 24-25, 2004 at the theater at Madison Square Garden...
, as his first round pick. Taylor, with agent Drew Rosenhaus
Drew Rosenhaus
Drew Rosenhaus is an American sports agent who represents professional football players. He owns the Miami-based sports agency, Rosenhaus Sports, and is known for using aggressive tactics on behalf of his clients who play in the National Football League.Rosenhaus currently represents approximately...
, signed a seven-year, $18 million contract with the team - a contract which had 4 more years left when he died. Taylor was coming off a Pro Bowl season in 2006, and was the leading vote getter for NFC Free Safety in 2007 when his untimely death occurred. Taylor was posthumously elected to the starting Free Safety position for the NFC
National Football Conference
The National Football Conference is one of the two conferences of the National Football League . This conference and its counterpart, the American Football Conference , currently contain 16 teams each, making up the 32 teams of the NFL.-Current teams:Since 2002, the NFC has comprised 16 teams,...
.
Week 13: vs. Buffalo Bills
Just days after fellow teammate Sean TaylorSean Taylor
Sean Michael Maurice Taylor was an American football free safety who played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Taylor was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Redskins...
died of his injuries, the Redskins tried to snap a three-game skid at home against the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Before the kickoff, the stadium held a memorial service for Sean Taylor, as well as players across the NFL wearing a #21 sticker on the back of their helmets. For the team's first defensive play, they would come out with only 10 players on the field, as their honor to Taylor.
In the first quarter, Washington took the early lead as kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
managed to get a 27-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Redskins increased their lead as Suisham kicked a 28-yard field goal. Later, the Bills got on the board as LB Angelo Crowell
Angelo Crowell
Angelo Delvonne Crowell is an American football linebacker for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
sacked QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
in his endzone for a safety. Washington would end the half as Suisham kicked a 33-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Buffalo drew closer as kicker Rian Lindell
Rian Lindell
Rian Lindell is an American football placekicker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2000...
managed to get a 38-yard field goal. Later, the Redskins responded with RB Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
getting a 3-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Bills ended the half as Lindell kicked a 43-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Buffalo drew closer as Lindell kicked a 24-yarder, along with a 33-yard field goal. Later, the Bills got into position to kick a 51-yard field goal. They got the kick, but Head Coach Joe Gibbs
Joe Gibbs
Joe Jackson Gibbs is a former American football coach, NASCAR Championship team owner, and two time NHRA Pro Stock team owner. He was the 20th and 26th head coach in the history of the Washington Redskins...
called timeout. When Buffalo tried to kick again, Gibbs called timeout again, but unintentionally got his team an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty which not only moved the Bills 15 yards closer to their end zone but reduced Lindell's field goal attempt to 36 yards. Afterwards, the Bills ended the game with Lindell nailing the game-winning 36-yard field goal.
With their fourth-straight loss, Washington fell to 5-7.
Week 14: vs. Chicago Bears
Coming off a home loss to the Bills (along with attending Sean TaylorSean Taylor
Sean Michael Maurice Taylor was an American football free safety who played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Taylor was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Redskins...
's funeral in Florida), the Redskins played at home for their Week 13 Thursday night intraconference game with the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. After a scoreless first quarter, the Redskins scored first as QB Todd Collins completed a 21-yard TD pass to TE Todd Yoder
Todd Yoder
Todd Yoder is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. Yoder was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2000. He played college football at...
for the only score of the second quarter.
In the third quarter, Washington's FB Mike Sellers scored on a 1-yard TD run. The Bears would reply as kicker Robbie Gould
Robbie Gould
Robert Paul "Robbie" Gould III is an American football placekicker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Penn State...
made a 30-yard field goal, while QB Brian Griese
Brian Griese
Brian David Griese is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played high school football at Christopher Columbus High School and later college football at Michigan....
completed a 17-yard TD pass to WR Bernard Berrian
Bernard Berrian
Bernard Berrian is a free agent American football wide receiver who last played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
. In the fourth quarter, the Redskins responded with kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
getting a 23-yard field goal. Later, Chicago made it closer as Gould kicked a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Redskins increased their lead with Collins completing a 16-yard TD pass to RB Ladell Betts
Ladell Betts
Matthew Ladell Betts is an American football running back who is currently a free agent He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa....
. The Bears would answer with Gould making a 21-yard field goal, but their onside kick failed, which preserved a Washington win.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 6-7.
Starting QB Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell
Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
(10/16 for 100 yards) left the game in the second quarter with a dislocated left knee cap.
Week 15: at New York Giants
Coming off their home win over the Bears, the Redskins flew to Giants StadiumGiants Stadium
Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to...
for a Week 15 Sunday night NFC East rematch with the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. QB Todd Collins would be making his first start since 1997.
In the first quarter, the 'Skins drew first blood as kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
nailed a 49-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Washington increased its lead with Suisham kicking a 31-yard field goal, along with RB Ladell Betts
Ladell Betts
Matthew Ladell Betts is an American football running back who is currently a free agent He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa....
getting a 14-yard TD run. The Giants would get on the board with kicker Lawrence Tynes
Lawrence Tynes
Lawrence James Henry Tynes is an American football placekicker for the New York Giants. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2001.-Early years:...
getting a 35-yard field goal. The Redskins would end the half with Suisham nailing a 28-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the 'Skins continued to its dominance with RB Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
getting a 5-yard TD run. New York tried to rally as QB Eli Manning
Eli Manning
Eli Nelson Manning is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He is the younger brother of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning...
completed a 19-yard TD pass to TE Kevin Boss
Kevin Boss
Kevin Boss is an American football tight end for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League...
. Afterwards, Washington's defense (along with the wind) held the Giants in check.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 7-7.
Week 16: at Minnesota Vikings
This game was a must-win for the Redskins in order to maintain their playoff hopes. During the first quarter, the Redskins appeared to be in the position to score after Fred Smoot intercepted Tarvaris Jackson and returned the interception deep into Viking territory. However, the Redskin offense was unable to score a touchdown. Mike Sellers appeared to score a touchdown on 4th and goal, but a replay challenge by Brad Childress nullified the touchdown and gave the Vikings the ball. However, the Redskins immediately tackled Tony Richardson in the end zone for a safety. Following the subsequent free kick, the Redskins marched down the field and took a 9-0 lead on a 33 yard pass from Todd Collins to Chris Cooley.In the 2nd quarter, the Redskins expanded their lead to 16-0 on a 32 yard pass from Todd Collins to Santana Moss. Later in the quarter, the Redskins took a 22-0 lead when Clinton Portis took a handoff from Todd Collins and threw a 15 yard TD pass to Antwaan Randle-El in the end zone. Although the Redskins were not successful on the 2 point conversion attempt, they had a commanding lead at this point in the game, and the previously rowdy Metrodome crowd was very disheartened and silent at this point.
The Redskins stretched their lead to 25-0 on a 26 yard field goal by Shaun Suisham. Later in the quarter, the Vikings got the crowd back in the game when Tarvaris Jackson threw a 2 yard touchdown pass to Jim Kleinhasser, cutting the Redskins' lead to 25-7.
The Vikings further cut into the Redskins' lead around the 10 minute mark of the fourth quarter when Tarvaris Jackson scored on a 6 yard run, making the lead 25-14. The Metrodome crowd began sensing a comeback as momentum appeared to turn in the Vikings' favor. This came to a head mid-way through the fourth quarter in which the Redskins appeared to complete a long pass to Santana Moss. Though initially ruled a catch by an official on the sideline, the call was considered questionable by the game's announcers since Moss had to drag his toes to stay inbounds as he caught the pass. Sensing an impending challenge by Childress, the Redskins raced down the field to snap the ball, since a play cannot be challenged after the ball has been snapped for the next play. However, the snap was fumbled and it appeared to be Vikings' ball after it was recovered by Vikings' defensive tackle Kevin Williams.
As the Vikings rushed onto the field to take over on offense, coach Joe Gibbs challenged that Minnesota had twelve defensive players on the field at the time the Redskins snapped the ball and fumbled it. After review, Gibbs' challenge was upheld and the call on the field was reversed—a five yard penalty was assessed to the Vikings for having too many men on the field and the Redskins maintained possession, eventually scoring on a 13 yard touchdown run by Clinton Portis, making the score 32-14 after driving 75 yards. Although Tarvaris Jackson later scored on a 1 yard run to make the score 32-21, the Vikings were unable to score again, and the Redskins emerged with a victory. This enabled them to ensure that they will be able to control their own chances to make the playoffs.
Week 17: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Needing a win to secure a playoff berth, the Redskins closed out the regular season at home with an NFC East rematch with the Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
. In the first quarter, the 'Skins got off to a fast start with RB Clinton Portis
Clinton Portis
Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
getting a 23-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Washington increased its lead with kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
getting a 46-yard field goal. The Cowboys would respond with kicker Nick Folk
Nick Folk
Nicholas "Nick" Alexander Folk is an American football kicker who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
getting a 37-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Redskins closed out the half with Suisham nailing a 21-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the 'Skins increased their lead with Portis getting a 1-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Washington closed out their hated rival with QB Todd Collins completing a 42-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
. Dallas finished their game with Folk getting a 30-yard field goal.
With the win, not only did the Redskins close out the regular season at 9-7, but they also clinched the NFC's #6 seed.
Schedule
| Playoff Round | Date | Opponent (seed) | Result | Record | Game Site | NFL Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card | January 5, 2008 | Seattle Seahawks 2007 Seattle Seahawks season The 2007 Seattle Seahawks season was the 32nd season for the team in the National Football League. The team has improved upon its 9-7 record in 2006 and secured its fourth consecutive NFC West division title and its fifth consecutive playoff appearance... (3) |
L, 35-14 | 9-8 | Qwest Field Qwest Field CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer... |
Recap |
NFC: Seattle Seahawks 35, Washington Redskins 14
- Scoring
- 1st Quarter
- SEA - Leonard Weaver 17 yd TD run (Josh Brown kick), 3:45. Seahawks 7-0. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 3:21.
- 2nd Quarter
- SEA - Josh Brown 50 yd FG, 8:58. Seahawks 10-0.
- 1st Quarter
- 3rd Quarter
- SEA - Josh Brown 33 yd FG, 4:30. Seahawks 13-0. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:24.
- 4th Quarter
- WAS - Antwaan Randle ElAntwaan Randle ElAntwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
7 yd TD pass from Todd Collins (Shaun SuishamShaun SuishamShaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
kick), 14:53. Seahawks 13-7.
- WAS - Antwaan Randle El
- WAS - Santana MossSantana MossSantana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
30 yd TD pass from Todd Collins (Shaun Suisham kick), 12:38. Redskins 14-13. Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, 1:19. - SEA - D.J. HackettD.J. HackettDeAndre James "D. J." Hackett is an American football wide receiver who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
20 yd TD pass from Matt HasselbeckMatt HasselbeckMatthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
(Marcus PollardMarcus PollardMarcus LaJuan Pollard is a former American football tight end.-College career:Pollard attended Bradley University, where he played basketball. Bradley did not have a football program at the time he matriculated there...
pass from Matt Hasselbeck), 6:06. Seahawks 21-14. Drive: 5 plays, 42 yards, 1:57. - SEA - Marcus TrufantMarcus TrufantMarcus Lavon Trufant is an American football cornerback who plays for the Seattle Seahawks. He was originally drafted by the Seahawks 11th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington State.-Early years:...
78 yd interception return TD (Josh Brown kick), 5:38. Seahawks 28-14. - SEA - Jordan BabineauxJordan BabineauxJordan Jude Babineaux is an American football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2004 out of Southern Arkansas University....
57 yd interception return TD (Josh Brown kick), 0:27. Seahawks 35-14.
Injuries
Current as of December 17, 2007:| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lloyd Brandon Lloyd Brandon Matthew Lloyd is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
Wide Receiver | Injured Reserve | Broken collarbone |
| Randy Thomas | Offensive Guard | Injured Reserve | Elbow, Triceps |
| Nehemiah Broughton Nehemiah Broughton Nehemiah Broughton, Jr. is an American football fullback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Running Back | Injured Reserve | Knee |
| Steven Harris | Wide Receiver | Injured Reserve | Knee |
| Mike Espy | Wide Receiver | Injured Reserve | Knee |
| Derrick Blaylock Derrick Blaylock Derrick Blaylock is an American football running back in the National Football League who is currently a free agent.-High school career:... |
Running Back | Injured Reserve | Heel |
| Jon Jansen Jon Jansen Jonathan Ward Jansen is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft... |
Offensive Tackle | Injured Reserve | Ankle |
| Carlos Rogers | Cornerback | Injured Reserve | Knee |
| Rocky McIntosh Rocky McIntosh Roger A. "Rocky" McIntosh is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early life:... |
Linebacker | Injured Reserve | Knee |
Passing
| Player | G | QB Rat. | Comp. | Att. | Pct. | Yards | TD | INT | Long | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Campbell Jason Campbell Jason Campbell is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
13 | 77.6 | 250 | 417 | 60.0 | 2,700 | 12 | 11 | 54 | 21 |
| Todd Collins | 4 | 106.4 | 67 | 105 | 63.8 | 888 | 5 | 0 | 54 | 7 |
| Antwaan Randle El Antwaan Randle El Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997... |
16 | 83.3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Clinton Portis Clinton Portis Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft... |
16 | 158.3 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | G | Att. | Yards | Y/G | Avg. | Long | TD | Fum | FumL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Portis Clinton Portis Clinton Earl Portis is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft... |
16 | 325 | 1,262 | 78.9 | 3.9 | 32 | 11 | ||
| Ladell Betts Ladell Betts Matthew Ladell Betts is an American football running back who is currently a free agent He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa.... |
16 | 93 | 335 | 20.9 | 3.6 | 20 | 1 | ||
| Jason Campbell | 13 | 36 | 185 | 14.2 | 5.1 | 29 | 1 | 13 | 8 |
| Mike Sellers | 12 | 23 | 75 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Santana Moss Santana Moss Santana Terrell Moss is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:... |
12 | 3 | 13 | 1.1 | 4.3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rock Cartwright Rock Cartwright Roderick Rashaun Cartwright is an American football running back for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft... |
13 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Collins | 2 | 3 | -3 | -1.5 | -1.0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Antwaan Randle El | 13 | 4 | -3 | -0.2 | -0.8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | G | Rec. | Yards | Y/G | Avg. | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Cooley | 16 | 66 | 786 | 49.1 | 11.9 | 39 | 8 |
| Antwaan Randle El | 16 | 51 | 728 | 45.5 | 14.3 | 54 | 1 |
| Santana Moss | 13 | 61 | 808 | 56.7 | 13.2 | 49 | 3 |
| Clinton Portis | 14 | 47 | 389 | 22.4 | 8.3 | 54 | 0 |
| Keenan McCardell Keenan McCardell Keenan Wayne McCardell is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League and current wide receivers coach for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Redskins in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL Draft... |
9 | 22 | 256 | 28.4 | 11.6 | 32 | 1 |
| Ladell Betts | 14 | 21 | 174 | 12.1 | 8.3 | 28 | 1 |
| Mike Sellers | 12 | 17 | 117 | 9.5 | 6.9 | 24 | 1 |
| James Thrash James Thrash James Thrash is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Missouri Southern State.... |
10 | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 12.6 | 31 | 2 |
| Todd Yoder | 14 | 7 | 97 | 6.9 | 13.9 | 30 | 1 |
| Reche Caldwell Reche Caldwell Donald Reche Caldwell, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for six seasons in the early 2000s... |
6 | 9 | 74 | 12.3 | 8.2 | 15 | 0 |
| Brandon Lloyd Brandon Lloyd Brandon Matthew Lloyd is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft... |
8 | 2 | 14 | 2.0 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | G | 0-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50+ | FGM | FGA | Pct. | Long | XPM | XPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Suisham Shaun Suisham Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
16 | 0-0 | 10-10 | 8-10 | 10-13 | 1-2 | 29 | 35 | 82.9 | 50 | 29 | 30 |
Punting
| Player | G | Punt | Yards | Avg. | In20 | In10 | TB | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Frost Derrick Frost Derrick E. Frost is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2003... |
16 | 75 | 3,072 | 41.0 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 64 |
Defense
| Player | G | Tackles | Asst. | TotalTK | Sack | YdL | INT | Yards | TD | FumR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Fletcher London Fletcher London Levi Fletcher-Baker is an American football linebacker who has played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League since 2007. Undrafted in 1998, he was signed by the St. Louis Rams as a rookie free agent, where he spent four seasons. In 2002, he was signed to the Buffalo... |
14 | 94 | 27 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 0 |
| Rocky McIntosh Rocky McIntosh Roger A. "Rocky" McIntosh is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early life:... |
14 | 68 | 19 | 87 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LaRon Landry LaRon Landry LaRon Louis Landry is an American football strong safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins sixth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State... |
14 | 58 | 29 | 87 | 1.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shawn Springs Shawn Springs Shawn Springs is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks third overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.... |
14 | 51 | 4 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Carter Andre Carter Rubin Andre Carter is an American football defensive end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League... |
14 | 38 | 12 | 50 | 10.5 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Smoot | 11 | 38 | 5 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Taylor Sean Taylor Sean Michael Maurice Taylor was an American football free safety who played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Taylor was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Redskins... |
9 | 32 | 10 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Pierson Prioleau | 14 | 30 | 14 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Montgomery Anthony Montgomery (American football) Anthony Montgomery is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Redskins in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Minnesota.-External links:*... |
14 | 28 | 8 | 36 | 0.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leigh Torrence Leigh Torrence Leigh Torrence is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2005... |
14 | 28 | 8 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Doughty | 14 | 28 | 17 | 45 | 0.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Washington Marcus Washington Marcus Cornelius Washington is an American football linebacker. After completing his college career with Auburn he was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft... |
10 | 27 | 12 | 34 | 5.0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cornelius Griffin Cornelius Griffin -Washington Redskins:Griffin was signed by the Giants' NFC East-rival Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent on March 3, 2004, during the 2004 offseason.Griffin had his best season in 2004, recording 96 tackles and six sacks... |
14 | 26 | 14 | 40 | 2.5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillip Daniels Phillip Daniels Phillip Bernard Daniels is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft... |
13 | 22 | 12 | 34 | 2.5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khary Campbell Khary Campbell Khary K. Campbell [] is an American football linebacker who last played for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2002... |
14 | 21 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Rogers | 7 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Demetric Evans Demetric Evans Demetric Untrell Evans is an American football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed to a two-year, $3.8 million dollar contract by the 49ers on March 10, 2009.He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2001 and has also... |
14 | 19 | 5 | 24 | 1.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randall Godfrey Randall Godfrey Randall Euralentris Godfrey is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. Godfrey played college football at the University of Georgia, where he majored in housing and consumer economics. He also played High School Football at Lowndes High School in Valdosta Georgia... |
9 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H.B. Blades | 14 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Fox Vernon Fox Vernon Lee Fox, III is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent after the 2002 NFL Draft... |
12 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Wilson | 14 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 2.0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kedric Golston Kedric Golston Kedric Golston is an American football defensive end currently playing for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early life:Golston attended and played high school... |
13 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Macklin David Macklin David Thurman Macklin is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State.... |
4 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Cartwright Rock Cartwright Roderick Rashaun Cartwright is an American football running back for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft... |
13 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Eubanks | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clinton Portis | 14 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Thrash James Thrash James Thrash is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Missouri Southern State.... |
10 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Mix | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Suisham | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Samuels Chris Samuels -Washington Redskins:Samuels immediately became the starting left tackle for the Redskins and has since been selected to six Pro Bowls. In 2000, Samuels was one of only four players on offense to start every game, joining Jon Jansen, Mark Fischer and Stephen Alexander. Samuels won co-Offensive... |
14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Fabini Jason Fabini Jason T. Fabini is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft... |
14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Sinclair | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Alexander | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey Rabach | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santana Moss | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Kendall Pete Kendall Peter Marcus Kendall is a retired American football player in the National Football League who most recently played left guard for the Washington Redskins.- High school and college :... |
14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sellers | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Yoder | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Cooley | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwaan Randle El | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Pucillo | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Wade | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |