Coincidentally, the Seahawks also ended another playoff futility streak against the Redskins in 2005 when they beat them 20–10 at home in the divisional game for their first playoff victory since 1984 on their way to their first Super Bowl appearance. In the first, Washington got the ball first, but went three-and-out. Washington would be unable to answer in the quarter. Washington was unable to get into position to tie the game, but had an opportunity late when Richardson fumbled and DeJon Gomes picked it up to give Washington the ball with less than three minutes to play. With the win, Washington improved to 2–2, and 2–0 against the NFC South. The Redskins’ 3-4 defensive scheme spawned from the system Pittsburgh has used for years, so it will be interesting to see how they mirror each other, as well as how each team’s offense attacks the other. The 2012 Washington Redskins Schedule is underway and we are all excited about our new quarterback RGIII. Washington Redskins 2012 Schedule Analysis By Braden Gall , 6/14/12, 6:05 AM EDT The Athlon staff breaks down each and every schedule for the 2012 NFL season. In that time, the Rams have compiled a 13–53 overall record. In the fourth, Carolina pulled away. In the second half, Washington got the ball to start the third quarter, and wasted no time. The Falcons also recently established a blueprint for making the playoffs with a rookie quarterback. Cundiff gave Washington a 10–7 advantage by booting a 23-yard field goal, but Washington's main concern now was the health of their quarterback. In the third, momentum continued to swing St. Louis' way as Bradford found a wide-open Brandon Gibson to give St. Louis its first advantage of the game. Copyright © 2021 The Washington Times, LLC. Redskins Photos | Washington Redskins - Redskins.com From the opening stretch to the final air horn, these are the best images from Redskins Training Camp 2012. With playoff implications, the game was flexed to its prime-time, nationwide showing after proving to be one of the more competitive and intriguing match-ups in the final week of the regular season.[7]. A NEW QUARTERBACK! The Seahawks responded with a 66-yard drive, including a 19-yard scramble by Wilson, that ended on a field goal by Steven Hauschka. Carolina was able to move the ball efficiently on Washington's much-maligned and porous defense, culminating in a Cam Newton 19-yard TD pass to Steve Smith, giving Carolina a 14–3 halftime advantage. However, the Redskins, in spite of an injured Griffin, fought back. Seattle started the third quarter with a drive to the Redskins 1-yard line, but then Lynch lost a fumble that was recovered by Washington lineman Jarvis Jenkins. View the 2018 Washington Redskins schedule, results and scores for regular season, preseason and postseason NFL games. On its second possession of the second half, Washington moved the ball effectively into the red zone. Robert Griffin III had a career day, throwing for 200 yards and four touchdowns on 14 of 15 passes, while rushing for 84 yards on 12 carries. Following a Carolina three-and-out, Washington got the ball back with 18 seconds to go, but Brandon Banks was tackled in bounds at his own 9-yard line, and with no time outs, the clock ran out. The Redskins’ back-loaded schedule includes divisional opponents in five of the final seven games. here for reprint permission. With the win, the Redskins improved to 4–6, snapping a 3-game losing streak. [6] (The animosity ran so deep that, after the game, owner Daniel Snyder was overheard telling a team employee that "I hate those motherfuckers".). Going into the fourth, Washington was driving, in an attempt to extend their lead back to three scores. This cut the score to 38–31, and Dallas lined up for an onside kick, needing a touchdown to tie the game, with 18 seconds remaining. In overtime, Baltimore got the ball first, and went three-and-out, punter Sam Koch then punted to Redskins punt returner Richard Crawford, who, like Paul, was filling in for a deactivated Banks. Rookie Alfred Morris scored from 7 yards out, and the deficit was cut to 24–17. In the fourth, Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw gave the Giants a 20–13 edge. However, the Redskins defense was able to stiffen in the red zone, holding the Vikings to three Blair Walsh field goals of 20, 27, and 27 yards, to give the Vikings a 9–0 advantage after one quarter. A 28-yard punt return by Dwayne Harris put the Cowboys in good field position early, but it proved to be irrelevant as Tony Romo threw an interception to Richard Crawford. Even more importantly, the Redskins defense also did not allow a touchdown for the first time since Week 3 of last season, when they lost 18–16 to Dallas on six Dan Bailey field goals. With the loss, the Redskins fell to 1–1. The Washington Redskins 2012 regular season schedule has been released. Then after the kickoff, Bruce Irvin sacked Griffin for a 12-yard loss. However, on the Redskins' ensuing possession, Griffin III connected with Leonard Hankerson for a 68-yard strike on a play action pass, and the Redskins appeared to take firm control, with a 21–6 edge. The Right Opinion. The average high temperature for Cleveland on Dec. 16 is 34 degrees, so weather could be a major factor in this one. The NFL pundits came out today and said Washington has the 6th easiest schedule for 2012, but I don't see it that way.This schedule looks menacing, especially down the stretch, but … Dallas would attempt to run a two-minute drill, but Romo's pass, intended for Cole Beasley was intercepted by DeAngelo Hall and returned inside the Dallas 25. Ward and returned to the Washington 5. Griffin was unfazed, and after not completing a pass ahead of the line of scrimmage on his first possession, Griffin connected with fellow new Redskins Pierre Garçon for an 88-yard strike to give Washington a 10–7 lead. Pittsburgh responded with a Heath Miller 7-yard touchdown and a Suisham 27-yard field goal to give Pittsburgh a 20–6 lead at the half. The 2012 NFL schedule for the Washington Redskins has been released.Here's a weekly look that includes dates, times and television information. 2012 Washington Redskins (NFL) schedule plus schedules for the other 31 NFL teams, a weekly 2012 NFL schedule and results from previous seasons. After Washington's defense stood tall, Washington got one final chance at it. Trump attorneys pursuing voting fraud claims snatch defeat from jaws of victory. The Redskins improved on their 5–11 record from the 2011 season, and ended the regular season with a 7-game winning streak to finish with a 10–6 record, leading to a NFC East division championship and a 4th seed spot in the playoffs. Senior Writer III April 23, 2012 Comments. On the next Saints ensuing possession, Brees found Marques Colston who was on his way to an apparent touchdown, but fumbled in the Washington end zone, which resulted in a touchback. NFL Schedule, Schedule History, ... NFL Schedule 2012 — WEEK 10 ... Redskins Packers Cardinals GAME ACCESS 2020 TBD Games. The last time Washington played Dallas on Thanksgiving, when RGIII lit up the Cowboys for 304 yards and 4 TDs in a shootout. The majority of the rest of the quarter proved to be a defensive struggle, as Romo was intercepted again, this time by London Fletcher, but Washington could not capitalize on it. 9 @ New Orleans Saints 1 pm ET FOX Sun., Sept. 16 @ St. The Steelers marched straight down the field on Washington's defense, culminating in a fourth-and-goal 1-yard touchdown pass to backup tight end Leonard Pope from Ben Roethlisberger to give the Steelers a 7–0 lead. Sun., Dec. 9 vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m., CBS. Philadelphia tried to cut into the deficit, but the attempts proved futile, and unfortunately for the Eagles, with the game well over, LeSean McCoy suffered a concussion when hit by safety Madieu Williams. Regardless, the Redskins rebounded with an 8-play drive that ended in an Alfred Morris 17-yard touchdown run. The Redskins turn came today. The Rams dealt the Skins the second pick in this year’s draft, a move met with derision … Washington played in the Eastern division of the National Football Conference (NFC). Cam Newton showed the Redskins how dangerous a dual-threat quarterback can be in the Panthers’ 33-20 victory in Charlotte last October. The first quarter ended scoreless. Robert Griffin III faced off against Russell Wilson for the second such instance of both teams starting with rookie quarterbacks in the playoffs, in the Super Bowl era; after T.J. Yates and Andy Dalton had previously done so for the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals respectively, in the previous year's playoffs. In a first quarter dominated by the Redskins, Washington ran a drive that chewed up over half the quarter, but were only able to muster a Kai Forbath 20-yard field goal as the drive stalled in the red zone. Washington took advantage with a one-yard touchdown run by Morris with 1:15 remaining; initially it appeared that Morris had fumbled and the Cowboys had recovered,[8] but the call was quickly reversed and replays showed he had reached the end zone well before losing the ball. Dallas, needing a touchdown, onside kick recovery, and field goal to send it to overtime, again marched into Washington territory, but couldn't get to the end zone, as Dez Bryant caught a pass in the end zone that was dislodged at the last minute by Madieu Williams, and Dallas had to settle for a 51-yard field goal by Bailey. The Redskins could not amass a first down on their next drive, and Drew Brees got the ball back with the crowd sensing a comeback. Tony Romo is 5-1 in his career on Thanksgiving, while the Cowboys have won six of their last seven. Needing a two-point conversion, Washington ran a quarterback draw, Cousins reached the end zone, and the game was even at 28-all with 29 seconds remaining. Washington could not capitalize, and they gave the ball back to the Giants. Despite these events, neither team could capitalize in the third. How hot will Eagles coach Andy Reid’s seat be when the Redskins make this trip? Vegas Sets Over/Under On Redskins Wins At 6.5; Redskins Schedule 2012: Washington To Play New York Giants In Weeks 7 And 13, According To Report; 2012 NFL Schedule Release: Redskins Will Learn Complete 2012 Schedule On Tuesday; View all 6 stories Washington ran an efficient two-minute drill, however, and evened the game on a Kai Forbath 33-yard field goal to even the score, appearing to send the game to the locker rooms tied. The Redskins open in the Big Easy against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 9, play the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving and host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Here is your Washington Redskins 2012 schedule. In the third, Cleveland got the ball first, but Brandon Weeden threw an interception to Redskins linebacker Rob Jackson, and Washington quickly converted, as running back Alfred Morris scored from 3 yards out to put Washington back on top 17–14. Sun., Oct. 7 vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m., Fox. Wilson finished his first playoff game 15/26 for 187 yards and a touchdown, along with 67 rushing yards. The Redskins also clinched their first NFC East title since 1999, and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2007 as the 4th seed. Griffin will encounter Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora, who defiantly calls him “Bob Griffin” instead of “RG3.”, Sun., Oct. 28 at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m., Fox. Appearing to go into the second half up 20–7, Saverio Rocca's punt was blocked and returned four yards for a touchdown by Saints special teamer Courtney Roby to make it 20–14 at the half. Freeman would find Jackson for a 7-yard score, and Tampa cut the deficit to 21–13. This field goal was his 17th consecutive make, setting an NFL mark for consecutive field goals made to start a career. Former Redskin, Matt Bowen, penned an … Six players from the team were elected to the 2013 Pro Bowl. Upon review, the call stood, and Carolina led 7–3. Washington then sealed the deal when Kai Forbath connected on his third field goal of the day, this time from 34 yards away, to seal the comeback victory 31–28. They would succeed in this endeavor, as Griffin found tight end Niles Paul for a 30-yard touchdown on third-and-inches, and Washington took a 35–13 lead with just under 13 minutes to go. This is also the first time the Redskins have dropped a home opener since 2006, making this their seventh consecutive home loss. Saints kicker Garrett Hartley hit a 21-yard field goal to close the third quarter scoring at 30–17. However, the Redskins porous secondary again got picked on, as Manning led a drive into field goal range, and Tynes connected from 40 yards out, and the Giants sent the game to halftime 13–10. The game started off quickly, with the Cowboys forcing a Redskins three-and-out on the first possession. In the fourth, Washington put the game on ice, as Griffin found Logan Paulsen on a 17-yard score, and took a 31–6 lead with 10:50 left. Sarah Glenn/Getty Images. In the second, Washington had good field position, as Richard Crawford had just recovered a Foles fumble and Washington converted the fumble into a Kai Forbath 45-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 7–3. 10/28, 1:00pm @Pittsburgh Steelers With a now-exhausted Redskins defense on the field again, Ryan picked the Redskins defense apart, then watched his running back, Michael Turner gash Washington and reach the end zone, and gave Atlanta a 24–17 lead. Subscribe Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was ruled out with a concussion, meaning the Eagles were forced to use rookie Nick Foles. Washington also has not won in three tries at Cowboys Stadium. Washington was able to get a drive going, but Santana Moss fumbled after getting into Giants territory, ending any chance of a comeback. They also set a mark for five consecutive games in which their defense allowed 30 or more points, dating back to the 2011 season. With mere seconds to go, Griffin scrambled to the Tampa Bay 25, giving Billy Cundiff, who had gone 0-for-3 on field goals for the day, a chance for redemption and, quite possibly, a chance to save his job. Cousins stepped back in, however, and connected with Garcon for a 6-yard score with 29 seconds remaining, cutting Baltimore's advantage to 28–26. Thursday, September 6, 2012, Big Tech declares war: ‘Woke capitalism instead of freedom’. 10/21, 1:00pm @New York Giants. With the win, the Redskins began the season 1–0. Washington had reason to be nervous, as they were 1–6 all-time on Thanksgiving, and 0–6 against Dallas. This 2012 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. The Redskins must have a winning record after this one because the schedule becomes much more difficult. Wilson's subsequent completions to Doug Baldwin and Zach Miller for gains of 33 and 22 yards set up Hauschka's second field goal, cutting the score to 14–13 at the end of the half. From the offense, quarterback Robert Griffin III, offensive tackle Trent Williams, and running back Alfred Morris (as an alternate) all received invitations while linebackers Lorenzo Alexander, London Fletcher and Ryan Kerrigan were elected from the defense. The Browns intend to begin the season with rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden, whom they settled for after their attempt to trade up to draft Griffin failed. With the win, Washington improved to 6–6, 3–1 in the NFC East, and one game behind the Giants who now sat at 7–5. The folks over at Athlon Sports have been dissecting the 2012 schedules for each NFL team. Washington responded yet again, taking advantage of an injury-plagued Dallas defense, as Morris scored another rushing touchdown with 10 minutes left. The third thing that should excite Redskins players is the Week 10 placement of the 2012 Bye week. The Giants then again marched down the field on Washington's much-maligned secondary, and 2-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning found tight end Martellus Bennett for a 4-yard score to retake the lead at 10–7. Should extreme pro-abortionist Xavier Becerra be in charge of America’s health care? Less than a minute later, Cincinnati recovered a Griffin III fumble, and BenJarvus Green-Ellis would score on a direct snap from one yard out to put Cincinnati in firm control, up 24–7. The defensive showdown continued through the 3rd, but Washington finally got their first lead of the game thanks to a Robert Griffin III 10-yard touchdown run. But we do it anyway. Atlanta improved to 5–0. Later, Cincinnati went 3-and-out, and Washington would rally to tie the game, with Griffin finding Santana Moss in the corner of the end zone to even the score at 24 apiece, in a game in which Washington seemed destined to lose earlier in the day. Redskins begin offseason workouts Cundiff's attempt was wide right and well short of the distance, and St. Louis held on for the 31–28 win. Here's the full schedule for Week 12: Lynch rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown, and caught a pass for 9 yards. Robert Griffin III then found fullback Darrel Young for a 6-yard touchdown pass, extending the Redskins advantage to 17–9. With his mettle about to be tested, Robert Griffin III led an efficient, clock-chewing drive that concluded with a Kai Forbath 48-yard field goal to extend Washington's advantage to 38–28 with just under three minutes remaining. 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