Redskins vs. Bucs predictions

[Campbell17]

Skins 28
Bucks 16

[Beemnseven]

Wow, how quickly we forget how bad our defense has become.

First it was Westbrook, then it was T.O., now we have to deal with Joey Galloway and Jeff Garcia (who is still a very good quarterback). I've seen nothing to indicate that the Skins will be able to bottle up yet another explosive player.

I just don't see how we're going to go up against a quality opponent on their field and come away with a win.


Bucs 34
Skins 19

[bridaman51]

Bucs are a decent team, best in the NFC south. Redskins 21 bucs 20 the Defense makes a late game stand.

[Crazyhorse1]

Originally Posted by bridaman51

Bucs are a decent team, best in the NFC south. Redskins 21 bucs 20 the Defense makes a late game stand.

Our defense will make a late game stand in your dreams. We can't play D and will lose unless we come out throwing. Try a little reality with your "Redskins football."

[WillH]

Indy scored the most points against them this year winning 33-14. Manning had 253 yards passing, Kenneth Kieth 121 yards rushing, Anthony Gonzalez 71 yards receiving. I am going to predict a similar outing by the Skins.

Skins- 30
Bucs-20

Jason Campbell- 235 yards passing
Clinton Portis- 155 yards rushing
Cooley- 70 Yards receiving
Moss- 100+ yards receiving

Skins O plays mistake free football (save a false start or two that JC bails them out of), they will run at will and mix in the pass, and rarely put themselves in 3rd and long situations, and even when they do JC does his thing. JC spreads the ball out well, we keep them guessing, and controll the game from the get go.

Skins D plays well holding them on most drives and when they get into the redzone they hold them to field goals, but they give up two big plays for TD's, giving them hope late in the fourth being down only by 3, but Campbell methodically marches down the field and gets the late drive win finally, taking too much time off the clock for a legitimate chance for the bucs to come back, they put one up deep and Landry gets a pick to end the game.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by WillH

Indy scored the most points against them this year winning 33-14. Manning had 253 yards passing, Kenneth Kieth 121 yards rushing, Anthony Gonzalez 71 yards receiving. I am going to predict a similar outing by the Skins.

Skins- 30
Bucs-20

Jason Campbell- 235 yards passing
Clinton Portis- 155 yards rushing
Cooley- 70 Yards receiving
Moss- 100+ yards receiving

Skins O plays mistake free football (save a false start or two that JC bails them out of), they will run at will and mix in the pass, and rarely put themselves in 3rd and long situations, and even when they do JC does his thing. JC spreads the ball out well, we keep them guessing, and controll the game from the get go.

Skins D plays well holding them on most drives and when they get into the redzone they hold them to field goals, but they give up two big plays for TD's, giving them hope late in the fourth being down only by 3, but Campbell methodically marches down the field and gets the late drive win finally, taking too much time off the clock for a legitimate chance for the bucs to come back, they put one up deep and Landry gets a pick to end the game.

The difference is Indy has Peyton Manning and we don't.

[davy]

I see the dreamers are out in force again this week.

Skins 13-21 Bucs

[MTRedskinsFan]

I just read last night Sellers is doubtful for the game, which is a huge negative for our rushing attack. I'm way less confident about this Sunday now. Maybe, as others have suggested in the past, we should have Betts and Portis in at the same time and create some misdirection for the defense. Betts could also lead block for Portis in certain situations too.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by MTRedskinsFan

I just read last night Sellers is doubtful for the game, which is a huge negative for our rushing attack. I'm way less confident about this Sunday now. Maybe, as others have suggested in the past, we should have Betts and Portis in at the same time and create some misdirection for the defense. Betts could also lead block for Portis in certain situations too.

I hadn't heard that about Sellers. Shit. I knew his back was bothering him a few days ago. If he's out it will also hurt the passing game in certain situations because Cooley will have to stay in and block more.

Tampa has the 3rd best pass D in the NFL, and this game is huge for them. Plus it's in their house. We're coming off a loss, we've only won 3 of our last 8 games... I'm sorry if I don't share the same optimism this week as most of the other people around here. This is going to be a tough, tough game. I say Redskins in a tight one, 20-17.

[Takeuon]

Originally Posted by MTRedskinsFan

I just read last night Sellers is doubtful for the game, which is a huge negative for our rushing attack. I'm way less confident about this Sunday now. Maybe, as others have suggested in the past, we should have Betts and Portis in at the same time and create some misdirection for the defense. Betts could also lead block for Portis in certain situations too.

From CBSSPORTSLINE:

Washington fullback Mike Sellers missed practice Thursday with a back injury and is questionable. That's significant because the Redskins have no reserve fullbacks or H-backs on their roster. Wide receiver James Thrash (high-ankle sprain) is also hurt, as is safety Sean Taylor (sprained knee). Neither is expected to play. Defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin missed Thursday's practice with an ankle injury.

The Redskins will keep feeding Clinton Portis in hopes of wearing down the opposition. (AP)
Tampa Bay running back Michael Pittman aggravated a sprained ankle in practice this week and could miss Sunday's game. Fullback B.J. Askew (ankle) did not practice Thursday and his status is questionable. If Pittman is unable to play, look for the club to activate Michael Bennett.

The story: Funny thing about these Bucs -- they were supposed to have as much life as midnight in St. Pete, yet they look like they'll wind up winning the NFC South. One reason is Jeff Garcia, their quarterback. He's playing error-free football and doing just enough to keep the Bucs out of trouble. Another is wide receiver Joey Galloway, who seems to get faster as he gets older. But the biggest reason is the defense, which is keeping opponents close and quarterbacks frazzled. Only once in five home dates have the Bucs allowed more than 14 points, and that was to Jacksonville.

Tampa Bay will make it hard on the Redskins, but I liked what I saw from Washington in its loss to Dallas a week ago. This club isn't designed to blow out opponents; it's built to wear them down, and that could happen if Clinton Portis continues to make the tough yards. Jason Campbell isn't a terrific passer, but he's good enough to beat you -- and he can confound the Bucs if Washington's running game is going. Remember, when Portis rushes for 100 or more yards his teams are 26-9.

The Redskins have lost three of their past four and must make something happen in a hurry if they're serious about making it to the playoffs. When Joe Gibbs says "you measure yourself against the real good teams," Washington doesn't look all that bad. I'm serious. It came close to Dallas and should've beaten Green Bay.

That means the Redskins, in all likelihood, are battling Detroit, Arizona and Philadelphia for wild-card spots. It also means that the battle starts with a Tampa Bay team that has exceeded all expectations -- particularly because it's doing this without star running back Carnell Williams. There is nothing extraordinary about the Bucs other than they find ways to win. Garcia has been efficient; Galloway has been extraordinary and Earnest Graham has been a surprise. The Redskins are vulnerable to the pass, especially with Taylor missing, so expect Garcia to try to exploit them with Galloway and Ike Hilliard.

One other thing: The Bucs have won their past six regular-season games vs. Washington here, but the Redskins won the one that mattered most -- a 17-10 victory in the 2005 playoffs. Expect this one to be close, with Washington pressing to straighten itself out.

[70Chip]

Redskins 42
Bucs 17

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

Redskins 42
Bucs 17

42 points? You think we're scoring 42 points? They've only allowed more than 14 points once all year at home and that was to 7-3 Jax, they've won 5 straight regular season games against us, and we barely average 20 points a game and haven't scored more than 40 in 2 years. I hope like he'll you're right, but don't think there's a snowball's chance in hell that will happen.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by GMScud

42 points? You think we're scoring 42 points? They've only allowed more than 14 points once all year at home and that was to 7-3 Jax, they've won 5 straight regular season games against us, and we barely average 20 points a game and haven't scored more than 40 in 2 years. I hope like he'll you're right, but don't think there's a snowball's chance in hell that will happen.

I think 42 is we'll within our reach.

[chrisl4064]

Originally Posted by GMScud

42 points? You think we're scoring 42 points? They've only allowed more than 14 points once all year at home and that was to 7-3 Jax, they've won 5 straight regular season games against us, and we barely average 20 points a game and haven't scored more than 40 in 2 years. I hope like he'll you're right, but don't think there's a snowball's chance in hell that will happen.

I have to 100% agree with this, I even think 30 would be a stretch.

[Ocliw]

Skins 24
Bucs 17