Redskins Looking Competent

   This weekend, the Redskins were finally able to put together a respectable game. In fact, they looked more like the team that everyone was hoping they would be to start the season. The Redskins were able to outscored the Raiders 24-14 this weekend in Oakland.

   Initially, the game seemed like it was going to turn out the same way as all the other games when they went down 14-0 in the first quarter. The Raiders, for the first score of the game recovered a blocked punt for a TD in the end zone. The Raiders then went on to score a TD on an 81 yard drive led by Matt Flynn. By the end of the first quarter the game did not look good for the Redskins.

   The next score in the game came when the Redskins drove down the field and kicked a 25 yard field goal. Next Matt Flynn threw an interception to Amerson, which was returned 45 yards for the touchdown. By the end of the half, it was 10-14 and the Redskins looked dominant. 

   In the next quarter, the only scoring play was a 5 yard pass from RG3 to Garçon. The last score of the game, which came in the fourth was the 14 yard run by Roy Helu, who came in when Morris left with bruised ribs. The Redskins ended up winning 24-14, not allowing a score outside of the first quarter. 

   The Redskins most impressive performance came on the defensive side of the ball. The Redskins had constant pressure on Matt Flynm, who they managed to sack seven times. The defense also had an interception, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown. Finally, the Redskins' defense only allowed one score by the Raiders, which came early on in the game. The Redskins defense created opportunities for their offense, and made the Redskins look like a respectable team for the first time this year.