Redskins v. Falcons Gameday Thread

[skinsfaninok]

No reason to be mad or down about this game most people had us losing big. Skins are at least competitive this yr. We all said 7 wins would be an improvement so I don't see y anyone would be shocked with a loss on the road to a 5-0 team

[CrustyRedskin]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Almost like being in high school again, isn't it? lol

More like Middle School D-Rave. HTTR tough loss but I kinda starting to grow on this defense a little. Just a little

[sdskinsfan2001]

The great - we are way better than last year.

The good - missing some guys, minus the last drive in 4th quarter, defense played well.

The bad - the decision to play prevent defense on the road against a loaded offense. Show some originality, dial up some pressure, aka man up! Cousins accuracy. It leaves a lot to be desired.

[rocnrik]

HOW ABOUT THIS SIMPLE TRUTH!! WE LOST TO A DAMN BETTER TEAM..they are 5-0 we were 7 point underdogs and took it to overtime..dang it some of you fans just don't get it..all you want to do is blow the team up every year and start over.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

This game was lost on the first half when we only put up 7 points, while our D was playing well and limited the Falcons to 3 pts and had two takeaways.

Yet I see it a bit as a moral victory. The old Redskins would have fallen apart and embarrassed themselves.

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Yes but in those two instances the game was on the line. The wr screen? Ok I can sort of live with that since it worked before. But to sit back in a soft zone when there was plenty of time for Atl to drive down the field was plain stupid. You have to play some man there and maybe send a little pressure. Try and win it over play not to lose. Just inexcusable.

[kct1975]

Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

More like Middle School D-Rave. HTTR tough loss but I kinda starting to grow on this defense a little. Just a little

I apologize for ruining the thread! Sorry!

[Kope]

flat out I will take it. not perfect, but much better overall

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Tough loss. Proud of how they battled on the road against an undefeated team though.

Agree! I think the Skins have turned the corner and are moving forward .It was a great game and I realize it doesn't make anyone feel better but the Skins are for real and it's a long season as I have always said it's where you finish that matters.

[Hog1]

We had the game in hand and just could not seal the deal. Kirk did not have the best day and the Run game was.....ill
Still, we damn near put enough together on the backs of our Defense (several of whom were enjoying their first NFL start) which was....devoid of several key players. Not to mention injuries to key offensive guys...
I'm ok with it
Last year we would have coughed it up on the bad side of 34-3
We DAMN near have a Football team.......HTTR

[30gut]

I think we're close but still searching for a winning formula

Sometimes playcalling is sharp sometimes not

Sometimes we get pass rush sometimes not

Ditto penalties, explosive plays, etc

22 carries in a ballgame this close doesn't meet the standard for me

Have to be more creative with the run game, less predictable....run from spread formations not just base on 1st down...surprise them with pass on 1st...don't be afraid to call back to back runs.....mesh the base pass offense and the base run offense to function from some of the same formations...don't be afraid to run against 8man fronts we did it against the Rams and seemed to put that game plan on the shelf...give A RB enough carries to get a rhythm. I don't care anymore if its Alf or Jones but give 1 of them the bulk

Gotta get better in the run game if we're gonna win this year

[sdskinsfan2001]

Lets go Pats and 9ers. We can wake up tomorrow tied for 1st.

[CRedskinsRule]

Just saw the Freeman catch that was overturned. How was that NOT a catch. unbelievable.

[BaltimoreSkins]

I listened to the first half but my kids had races in the afternoon so I missed most of second half. During first half thought D played well, O was off though. When KC was placing the ball Garcon had some crucial drops. KC still struggled with some accuracy and the running game just couldn't get it going. Bottom line we had an opportunity to walk away with more than 7 pts in the first and we just couldn't finish the deal.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Just saw the Freeman catch that was overturned. How was that NOT a catch. unbelievable.

Right call according to the rule

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Right call according to the rule

Then the rule is wrong. He took two steps, he launched/lunged for the TD, and he had clear control of the ball when he brought it back to his body. I don't know how the rule should be written, only that it needs to be written in such a way that a rational replay view can call that a touchdown.

I still believe that the answer is full time refs with rational rules. Having competent full time refs that look at enough tape that they "know it when they see it", and rules that allow for the obvious right call to be made would make the game more enjoyable.