Redskins news and analysis through Week 12
1 » Of the top four teams in contention for the two wild card spots, the Redskins have the second easiest remaining schedule, with their five opponents having a combined 26-27-2 record. Atlanta (26-29) has the easiest. Dallas (32-22-1) and Carolina (35-20) have the toughest.
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2 » Meanwhile, the Redskins have an important edge with their conference record. They’re 6-3 in the NFC while Dallas is 5-4 and both Atlanta and Carolina are 5-3.
3 » The Redskins have the best road record among this group at 4-1, which speaks to their mental toughness.
4 » The Redskins have the lowest scoring offense of any team in playoff contention. The only five teams who have scored fewer points than the Redskins are a combined 7-47-1. Just shows you how impressive their defense has been. It helps that they have controlled the ball and have played relatively mistake free.
5 » Here’s an interesting stat, sent in by reader Paul B. Only four teams have not allowed at least 30 points in a game this season: Washington, Atlanta, Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh.
6 » And here’s another one. Alas, the Redskins are one of three teams not to score at least 30 in a game, joined by Detroit and Cincinnati. Break out the bubbly.
7 » The worst thing for a RB with a sore knee, hip and ribs: consecutive games against physical defenses in the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens. The Redskins would be wise to use backups Ladell Betts and others more to give the banged-up Clinton Portis a break.
8 » The Giants have won an NFL-record five straight games over teams with a winning record.
9 » One longtime talent evaluator said he’s not optimistic that Jason Taylor will finish with a bang. He said Taylor showed little burst last year in Miami, when he was healthy. But having him rush as a linebacker will keep him fresh, the evaluator said.
10 » In the last three games, quarterback Jason Campbell has completed 40 passes to his backs and tight ends; 26 to his receivers. The result: 5.2 yards per attempt. Campbell’s season average of 6.85 yards per pass attempt is the lowest of the NFL’s top 12 quarterbacks. However, New York’s Eli Manning is next lowest at 6.88. Peyton Manning averages 6.66. Draw your own conclusions.
