Redskins vs. Packers predictions

SFREDSKIN · 10-10-2007, 10:23 AM

Quick Take: Redskins (3-1) at Packers (4-1)

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Last meeting
The Packers beat the Redskins, 28-14, on Oct. 31, 2004. Green Bay, led by Ahman Green's two rusing touchdowns, scored on its first three possessions, driving 69, 75 and 76 yards en route to a 17-0 lead.

Streaks
The Packers have won the last three games and lead the overall series 16-12-1.

Sam Greenwood / Getty Images
Based on his 23-for-29, 248 yard passing performance, Redskins QB Jason Campbell is a Week 5 FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week Award nominee.

Last week
Coming off a bye week, the Redskins and their defense made a statement, holding a prolific Lions offense to just 144 total yards in a 34-3 win. Washington also dominated the time of possession, and QB Jason Campbell targeted eight different receivers in completing 23-of-29 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns. ... The Packers let a 10-point halftime lead slip away in a 27-20 loss to Chicago. Green Bay committed five turnovers, including two interceptions by Brett Favre and a pair of fumbles by rookie WR James Jones.

At stake
The Redskins hope to hold on to the momentum from last week and keep up with the unbeaten Cowboys in the NFC East. The Packers would like to put their second-half debacle in the rear-view mirror and show that their performance Sunday night was an aberration -- and their first four and a half quarters were not.

Key matchup
Redskins secondary vs. Favre. The Redskins' third-ranked defense has allowed a league-low four touchdowns this season, evenly split on the ground and through the air. This week they'll try to stop the Packers' top-ranked pass attack. Led by defensive end Andre Carter (safety, two sacks), the Redskins brought down John Kitna five times last week and intercepted him twice, while holding him to a season-low 104 passing yards. Favre has carried his team this season, but he will eventually need help from his running game, although that task might be tougher this week with center Scott Wells out with a broken eye socket.

Did you know?
This game features two starting quarterbacks from Mississippi. Washington's Jason Campbell hails from Taylorsville and Favre is from Kiln. ... WR Donald Driver has a reception in 85 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in team history (behind Sterling Sharpe's 103).

10-10-2007, 10:23 AM	#1
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Redskins vs. Packers predictions Quick Take: Redskins (3-1) at Packers (4-1) NFL.com Last meeting The Packers beat the Redskins, 28-14, on Oct. 31, 2004. Green Bay, led by Ahman Green's two rusing touchdowns, scored on its first three possessions, driving 69, 75 and 76 yards en route to a 17-0 lead. Streaks The Packers have won the last three games and lead the overall series 16-12-1. Sam Greenwood / Getty Images Based on his 23-for-29, 248 yard passing performance, Redskins QB Jason Campbell is a Week 5 FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week Award nominee. Last week Coming off a bye week, the Redskins and their defense made a statement, holding a prolific Lions offense to just 144 total yards in a 34-3 win. Washington also dominated the time of possession, and QB Jason Campbell targeted eight different receivers in completing 23-of-29 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns. ... The Packers let a 10-point halftime lead slip away in a 27-20 loss to Chicago. Green Bay committed five turnovers, including two interceptions by Brett Favre and a pair of fumbles by rookie WR James Jones. At stake The Redskins hope to hold on to the momentum from last week and keep up with the unbeaten Cowboys in the NFC East. The Packers would like to put their second-half debacle in the rear-view mirror and show that their performance Sunday night was an aberration -- and their first four and a half quarters were not. Key matchup Redskins secondary vs. Favre. The Redskins' third-ranked defense has allowed a league-low four touchdowns this season, evenly split on the ground and through the air. This week they'll try to stop the Packers' top-ranked pass attack. Led by defensive end Andre Carter (safety, two sacks), the Redskins brought down John Kitna five times last week and intercepted him twice, while holding him to a season-low 104 passing yards. Favre has carried his team this season, but he will eventually need help from his running game, although that task might be tougher this week with center Scott Wells out with a broken eye socket. Did you know? This game features two starting quarterbacks from Mississippi. Washington's Jason Campbell hails from Taylorsville and Favre is from Kiln. ... WR Donald Driver has a reception in 85 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in team history (behind Sterling Sharpe's 103).

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