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Originally Posted by MTRedskinsFan
I'm thinking it is for several reasons:
1) The playoff picture. Both Detroit and Philly should lose this weekend so a win in Tampa puts us right there in the wildcard picture. Also, we need to get on a winning steak now to build momentum for big games against NY and Dallas (again).
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Washington cannot control the outcome of any games other then their own. So the best would be to hope for a Detroit loss. But I would say that the Tampa game is a must win for the Redskins no matter the outcome of other games. Because 3 consecutive losses puts the Redskins firmly in a "losing streak" and all the haters will emerge again.
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Originally Posted by MTRedskinsFan
2) Jason Campbell. The guy became "the man" last Sunday against Dallas. He is the most solid QB in Washington since Mark R. of 15 years ago, and he's finally being allowed to run his offense. Sunday saw him make one mistake that eliminated the possibility of a comeback, and reports have JC sobbing afterward at his locker. I don't think this is any reason to belittle him, it actually shows his passion for professional football and his commitment to arguably the greatest franchise in football. Could JC's emotion spark the guys, offense and defense, to approach the rest of the season w/ playoff intensity?
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Yes Campbell had some good things to take from his performance against Dallas. Not to discredit his efforts, but it is what it is. And that is YES he did pass for in excess of 300 yards. But the reality of that is he did it with 54 attempts. That is a lot of attempts. Any NFL starting QB that throws the ball that many times (54) and does NOT exceed 300 yards has a problem. Campbells completion percentage in that game was 61% and his season average is 60%. The only difference is he threw more than he ever has. ANd he did turn the ball over twice.
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Originally Posted by MTRedskinsFan
3) It's Tampa, possibly our biggest rival outside the East. Could playing a huge game in Tampa spark a playoff run?
IMO this game serves as an indicator for the rest of the season, and I will not be surprised in the least if we blow the game wide open.
Hail!
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Very winnable game for the Redskins. Tampa is very good against the pass, but very mediocre against the run. This is a Gibbs type game, on the road where he can run successfully and eat up the clock. IF Portis does not exceed 150 yards, I will be surprised. Do not expect Campbell to repeat the number of passing attempts he did in Dallas because of this. And yes the win is a must for Washington, you do not want a 3 game losing streak after the middle of the season. Washington has always played extremely well in December in the past and they have to keep that trend up if they are to have any hope of a WC.