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Washington Redskins 2008 8–8 4th NFC East Jim Zorn Daniel Snyder Vinny Cerrato Sherman Smith Greg Blache FedExField Did not qualify RB Clinton PortisOT Chris SamuelsFB Mike SellersTE Chris Cooley RB Clinton Portis (2nd team) Redskins seasons
thumb|Redskins' wide receiver Santana Moss, 2008
The 2008 season was the Washington Redskins' 77th in the National Football League (NFL) and their first under head coach Jim Zorn.
They failed to improve upon their 9–7 record from 2007 and finished with an 8–8 record despite starting the season 6–2. In addition to their regular games with NFC East rivals, the Redskins played teams from the NFC West and AFC North as per the schedule rotation, and also played intraconference games against the Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints based on divisional positions from 2007.
Offseason
The 2008 offseason opened with the announcement on January 8, 2008, of the retirement of head coach Joe Gibbs.http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=33853 Gibbs Retires As Head Coach, President 2008-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080625063224/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=33853 2008-06-25 dead The Redskins immediately began a national search for a new head coach. On January 25, 2008, Jim Zorn was hired as offensive coordinator.http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34055 Redskins Name Zorn Offensive Coordinator 2008-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080625063850/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34055 2008-06-25 dead The following day, associate head coach Al Saunders and assistant head coach Gregg Williams were fired and Greg Blache was named defensive coordinator.http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34038 Redskins Release Coaches Williams, Saunders 2008-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080625063229/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34038 2008-06-25 dead http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34120 Blache Moves to Top Spot On Defense 2008-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080625064500/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34120 2008-06-25 dead On February 9, Jim Zorn was hired to be head coach.http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34376 Redskins Name Zorn Next Head Coach 2008-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080625063240/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34376 2008-06-25 dead On February 15, Sherman Smith, the former running backs coach for the Tennessee Titans, was hired as an offensive coordinator.Smith Is Named Offensive Coordinator https://web.archive.org/web/20080625064511/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34519 2008-06-25
Key departures
On February 26, 2008, the Redskins released WR Brandon Lloyd.http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34639 Redskins Release Wide Receiver Lloyd 2008-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080227222737/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34639 2008-02-27 dead Lloyd later signed with the Chicago Bears.http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4454 Bears sign WR Brandon Lloyd to one-year contract 2008-08-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20080406132701/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4454 2008-04-06 dead
Mark Brunell, Reche Caldwell, Rick DeMulling, Randall Godfrey, Brian Kozlowski, David Macklin, Keenan McCardell, Pierson Prioleau, Mike Pucillo, and Omar Stoutmire were free agents and not re-signed by the Redskins.
On August 30, the Redskins released veterans Ryan Boschetti (DT), Derrick Frost (P), and Todd Wade (OT) .http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Decision_Day__Wade_Among_22_Cuts_By_Redskins_19885.jsp Decision Day: Wade Among 22 Cuts By Redskins 2008-08-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20080901183715/http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Decision_Day__Wade_Among_22_Cuts_By_Redskins_19885.jsp 2008-09-01 dead
Key additions
On May 27, 2008, the Redskins traded a conditional 2009 seventh-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings for DE Erasmus James. According to the terms of the deal, James must play in at least one regular season game in order for the Vikings to receive the draft pick.http://redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=36009 Redskins Trade For DE Erasmus James 2008-06-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20080611230336/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=36009 2008-06-11 dead
On July 20, 2008, the Redskins traded a 2009 second-round draft pick and a 2010 sixth-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins for DE Jason Taylor.Skins trade for Dolphins' Taylor after Daniels goes down
On November 6, 2008,Redskins Sign DeAngelo Hall https://web.archive.org/web/20081110104201/http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5icPLLJKi7Nos7gjnKve57WMQQukQD94AARBO1 November 10, 2008 the Redskins signed cornerback DeAngelo Hall to a one-year contract.Ex-Raiders CB Hall agrees with Redskins on 1-year deal
Free agents heading into the 2008 season
RFA: Restricted free-agent, UFA: Unrestricted free-agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent
Position Player Free agencytag Date signed 2008 team DT Ryan Boschetti UFA March 12 Washington Redskinshttp://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34854 Redskins Re-sign DT Ryan Boschetti 2008-05-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080610090957/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34854 2008-06-10 dead FB Nehemiah Broughton ERFA April 2 Washington Redskinshttp://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=35087 Redskins Re-sign FB Nehemiah Broughton 2008-05-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080418231505/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=35087 2008-04-18 dead QB Mark Brunell UFA March 13 New Orleans Saintshttp://www.neworleanssaints.com/Articles/2008/3/Saints%20Add%20Veteran%20QB%20Mark%20Brunell.aspx Saints Add Veteran QB Mark Brunell 2008-05-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080418013437/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/Articles/2008/3/Saints%20Add%20Veteran%20QB%20Mark%20Brunell.aspx 2008-04-18 dead WR Reche Caldwell UFA March 25 St. Louis Ramshttp://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/162C91EF4B96C601862574170059D0E7?OpenDocument Rams sign Reche Caldwell 2008-05-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080430133743/http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/162C91EF4B96C601862574170059D0E7?OpenDocument 2008-04-30 dead RB Rock Cartwright UFA March 7 Washington Redskinshttp://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34780 Cartwright Agrees to Terms 2008-03-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20080502204744/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34780 2008-05-02 dead QB Todd Collins UFA February 29 Washington Redskinshttp://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34674 Collins Agrees to Terms 2008-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080502204734/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34674 2008-05-02 dead OL Rick DeMulling UFA OL Jason Fabini UFA March 25 Washington Redskinshttp://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=35001 Redskins Re-sign OL Jason Fabini 2008-05-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080418231443/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=35001 2008-04-18 dead P Derrick Frost UFA March 24 Washington Redskinshttp://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34973 Redskins Re-sign Punter Derrick Frost 2008-05-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080610091002/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34973 2008-06-10 dead LB Randall Godfrey UFA TE Brian Kozlowski UFA CB David Macklin UFA March 20 St. Louis Ramshttp://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/798931FA4544E62B8625741300151DD3?OpenDocument Romberg re-signs; cornerback is added 2008-05-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20080522084217/http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/798931FA4544E62B8625741300151DD3?OpenDocument 2008-05-22 dead WR Keenan McCardell UFA S Pierson Prioleau UFA April 30 Jacksonville JaguarsJaguars sign Prioleau in search of depth at safety OL Mike Pucillo UFA S Omar Stoutmire UFA K Shaun Suisham ERFA February 29 Washington Redskinshttp://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=763 Redskins Retain Suisham 2008-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20080502204819/http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=763 2008-05-02 dead
2008 NFL draft
2008 NFL draft
2008 Washington Redskins
2
34
Devin Thomas
WR
Michigan State
from Oakland via Atlanta
yes
2
48
Fred Davis
TE
USC
from Houston via Atlanta
yes
2
51
Malcolm Kelly
WR
Oklahoma
yes
3
96
Chad Rinehart
OG
Northern Iowa
Compensatory pick
yes
4
124
Justin Tryon
CB
Arizona State
from Tennessee
yes
6
168
Durant Brooks
P
Georgia Tech
from St. Louis
yes
6
180
Kareem Moore
S
Nicholls State
from Denver via St. Louis
yes
6
186
Colt Brennan
QB
Hawaii
yes
7
242
Rob Jackson
DE
Kansas State
Compensatory pick
yes
7
249
Chris Horton
S
UCLA
Compensatory pick
yes
yes
no
no
The Redskins traded their #21 (1st round), #84 (3rd round), and #154 (5th round) selections to the Atlanta Falcons for their #34 (2nd round), #48 (2nd round), and #103 (4th round) selections. They then traded their #103 selection to the Tennessee Titans for their #124 (4th round) and #157 (5th round) selections. Lastly, they traded their #157 and #228 (7th round) selections to the St. Louis Rams for their #168 (6th round) and #180 (6th round) selections.
Personnel
Staff / Coaches
2008 Washington Redskins staff Front office
Owner – Daniel Snyder
General Manager / Executive VP of Football Operations: Vinny Cerrato
Director of Football Operations – Paul Kelly
Vice president of football administration – Eric Schaffer
Director of player personnel – Scott Campbell
Director of pro personnel – Morocco Brown
Administrative Assistant - Kathy Weyzen
Head coaches
Head coach / Quarterbacks – Jim Zorn
Assistant head coach / running backs – Stump Mitchell
Offensive coaches
Offensive coordinator – Sherman Smith
Wide receivers – Stan Hixon
Tight ends – Scott Wachenheim
Assistant Tight Ends Coach - Bill Khayat
Offensive line – Joe Bugel
Offensive assistant – Chris Meidt Defensive coaches
Defensive coordinator – Greg Blache
Defensive line – John Palmero
Linebackers – Kirk Olivadotti
Defensive Passing Game Coordinator – Steve Jackson
Defensive Quality Control – Chris Garber
Special teams coaches
Special teams coordinator – Danny Smith
Assistant special teams – Richard Hightower
Video Assistant - Bobby Slowik
Strength and conditioning
Strength and conditioning – John Hastings
Strength and conditioning – Bobby Crumpler
Strength and Conditioning Assistant - Harrison Bernstein
Roster
2008 Washington Redskins 53 8 8 5 Colt Brennan y
17 Jason Campbell
15 Todd Collins quarterback 46 Ladell Betts
31 Rock Cartwright
26 Clinton Portis
45 Mike Sellers FB 12 Malcolm Kelly y
89 Santana Moss
82 Antwaan Randle El
11 Devin Thomas y
83 James Thrash 47 Chris Cooley American football
86 Fred Davis tight end y
87 Todd Yoder 78 D'Anthony Batiste G/T
62 Devin Clark American football y G
69 Jason Fabini T
74 Stephon Heyer T
76 Jon Jansen T
66 Pete Kendall G
63 Will Montgomery G
61 Casey Rabach C
75 Chad Rinehart y T
77 Randy Thomas American football G 73 Ryan Boschetti DT
99 Andre Carter DE
92 Demetric Evans DE
64 Kedric Golston DT
96 Cornelius Griffin DT
98 Rob Jackson American football y DE
94 Anthony Montgomery DT
55 Jason Taylor American football DE
95 Chris Wilson gridiron football DE 54 H. B. Blades OLB
50 Khary Campbell MLB
51 Alfred Fincher OLB
59 London Fletcher MLB
52 Rocky McIntosh OLB
97 Tyson Smith American football OLB
53 Marcus Washington OLB 25 Mike Green defensive back SS
23 DeAngelo Hall CB
48 Chris Horton y SS
30 LaRon Landry FS
41 Kareem Moore y FS
22 Carlos Rogers American football CB
27 Fred Smoot CB
24 Shawn Springs CB
20 Justin Tryon CB 67 Ethan Albright LS
1 Ryan Plackemeier P
6 Shaun Suisham K 79 Lorenzo Alexander DT IR
90 Alex Buzbee DE IR
93 Phillip Daniels DE IR
23 Reed Doughty S IR
68 Justin Geisinger G IR
60 Chris Samuels T IR
58 Matt Sinclair LB IR
57 Rian Wallace LB IR 56 Brandon Archer LB
36 Nehemiah Broughton FB
84 Horace Gant y WR
40 Michael Grant American football y CB/S
80 Marques Hagans WR
71 Rueben Riley T
72 Isaiah Ross American football G
34 Byron Westbrook CB
Preseason
Schedule
Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue RecapHOF August 3 Indianapolis ColtsW 30–16 1–0 Fawcett StadiumRecap 1 August 9 Buffalo BillsW 17–14 2–0 FedExFieldRecap 2 August 16 at New York JetsW 13–10 3–0 Giants StadiumRecap 3 August 23 at Carolina PanthersL 3–47 3–1 Bank of America StadiumRecap 4 August 28 Jacksonville JaguarsL 3–24 3–2 FedExField Recap
Hall of Fame Game vs. Indianapolis Colts
Colts 3 10 3 0 Redskins 7 3 6 14 Fawcett Stadium, Canton, Ohio 76 °F °C 1 (Clear) 22,216 Walt Coleman NBC Al Michaels (play-by-play), John Madden (color commentator), & Adam Schefter (sideline reporter)
Washington started the game on a high note when they recovered a surprise onside kick by the Colts. Three plays later, quarterback Jason Campbell threw a touchdown pass to Antwaan Randle El and gave the Redskins a 7–0 lead. The Colts responded on their own drive which ended in a field goal by K Adam Vinatieri. In the second quarter, Colts C Jamey Richard snapped the ball over the head of the QB and it sailed out of the endzone for a safety. Later in the quarter, the Colts scored a touchdown when QB Quinn Gray threw a 30-yard pass to WR Onrea Jones. After a missed field goal attempt by Shaun Suisham, the Colts were able to end the first half with a field goal of their own making the halftime score Colts 13 – Redskins 10. The Colts received the ball following halftime and marched down the field to score another field goal. The Redskins responded with a drive resulting in a 20-yard touchdown pass from QB Colt Brennan to WR Maurice Mann. The Redskins were able to follow up with another touchdown drive when Brennan hit RB Marcus Mason on a 5-yard pass. After the Colts got the ball back a couple of series later, QB Jared Lorenzen threw an interception to Redskins CB Matteral Richardson who took it back for a touchdown and sealed the victory for the Redskins. The Redskins had two former players, WR Art Monk and CB Darrell Green, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/story.aspx?story_id=2673 Class of 2008 Announced Pro Football Hall of Fame 2009-07-12 2008-02-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20090917141346/http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/story.aspx?story_id=2673 2009-09-17 live
Preseason Week 1 vs. Buffalo Bills
Bills 3 11 0 0 Redskins 7 7 3 0 FedExField, Landover, Maryland 81 °F °C 1 (Sunny) 69,532 Jeff Triplette CSN Mid-Atlantic Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Joe Theismann (color commentator), & Kelli Johnson (sideline reporter)
The Redskins received the ball first but immediately gave it to the Bills when RB Marcus Mason fumbled during the kick return. After the turnover, the Redskins defense was able to hold the Bills to a field goal. Later in the 1st quarter, the Redskins drove down the field and RB Clinton Portis scored on a 1-yard rushing play on a 4th down. Two series later, the Redskins drove down the field again and QB Todd Collins passed to RB Ladell Betts on a screen play which resulted in a 12-yard touchdown. Buffalo responded with a drive of their own which resulted in a field goal. When the Redskins got the ball back after the field goal, Collins threw a pass which was intercepted by CB Ashton Youboty. QB J. P. Losman threw a touchdown pass to WR James Hardy and the Bills completed a successful 2-point conversion to tie the game before halftime. The second half was dominated by both defenses and the only score was a 46-yard field goal by Redskins K Shaun Suisham in the 3rd quarter.
Preseason Week 2 at New York Jets
Redskins 0 3 3 7 Jets 7 0 0 3 Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 80 °F °C 1 (Clear) 76,132 Scott Green CSN Mid-Atlantic Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Joe Theismann (color commentator), & Kelli Johnson (sideline reporter)
The Jets scored first in this game when newly signed QB Brett Favre completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to TE Dustin Keller. The Redskins responded with a drive that ended with a 30-yard field goal from K Shaun Suisham. The Redskins had another chance to score later in the 2nd quarter, but that drive ended when QB Derek Devine threw an interception to CB James Ihedigbo at the Jets' 19-yard line. Neither team scored for the rest of the half. The Redskins received the ball first starting the 3rd quarter and ended a 51-yard drive with a 36-yard field goal from Suisham. Later in the 4th quarter, the Jets scored when K Mike Nugent kicked a 43-yard field goal. After two more drives stalled, the Redskins received the ball with 2:04 left in the game. QB Colt Brennan and the Redskins drove down the field and scored a touchdown when Brennan threw a short pass to TE Jason Goode who took it 33 yards to the endzone. The Jets received the ball again and had a chance to tie the game, but K Mike Nugent missed a 23-yard field goal as time expired.
Preseason Week 3 at Carolina Panthers
Redskins 0 0 3 0 Panthers 3 31 7 6 Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina 86 °F (Cloudy) 71,770 Gene Steratore CSN Mid-Atlantic Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Joe Theismann (color commentator), & Kelli Johnson (sideline reporter)
Although the game was close after the first quarter, the Panthers dominated the second quarter. Both RBs Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams rushed for a 50 and 60 yard TDs, respectively. WR Steve Smith scored on a fumble recovery and QB Jake Delhomme threw a 24-yard TD pass to TE Dante Rosario. The Redskins were finally able to get on the scoreboard with a field goal in the 3rd quarter, but only after Delhomme threw a screen pass to Steve Smith for a 33-yard touchdown. The high note for the Redskins was holding the Panthers to just 6 points (two field goals) in the 4th quarter.
Preseason Week 4 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars 7 10 0 7 Redskins 0 3 0 0 FedExField, Landover, Maryland 72 °F °C 1 (Cloudy) 59,076 Alberto Riveron NBC Al Michaels (play-by-play), John Madden (color commentator), & Adam Schefter (sideline reporter)
For the second week in a row, the Redskins were held to just a field goal. The Jaguars scored on their second drive when QB David Garrard threw a 3-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Williams. The Jaguars were able to score again early in the second quarter when QB Cleo Lemon threw a 4-yard TD pass to TE Greg Estandia. Early in the 4th quarter, the Jaguars scored on their first play of the drive when QB Todd Bouman threw a 51-yard TD pass to WR Troy Williamson. After a 3–0 start to the pre-season, the Redskins suffered two consecutive defeats to close out their exhibition games.
Regular season
Schedule
Week Date Opponent Time (ET) Result Game Site TV Record Match Report 1 September 4, 2008 at New York Giants 7:00 pm L 7–16 Giants Stadium NBC 0–1 Recap 2 September 14, 2008 New Orleans Saints 1:00 pm W 29–24 FedExField Fox 1–1 Recap 3 September 21, 2008 Arizona Cardinals 1:00 pm W 24–17 FedExField Fox 2–1 Recap 4 September 28, 2008 at Dallas Cowboys 4:15 pm W 26–24 Texas Stadium Fox 3–1 Recap 5 October 5, 2008 at Philadelphia Eagles 1:00 pm W 23–17 Lincoln Financial Field Fox 4–1 Recap 6 October 12, 2008 St. Louis Rams 1:00 pm L 17–19 FedExField Fox 4–2 Recap 7 October 19, 2008 Cleveland Browns 4:15 pm W 14–11 FedExField CBS 5–2 Recap 8 October 26, 2008 at Detroit Lions 1:00 pm W 25–17 Ford Field Fox 6–2 Recap 9 November 3, 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers 8:30 pm L 6–23 FedExField ESPN 6–3 Recap 10 Bye 11 November 16, 2008 Dallas Cowboys 8:15 pmL 10–14 FedExField NBC 6–4 Recap 12 November 23, 2008 at Seattle Seahawks 4:15 pmW 20–17 Qwest Field Fox 7–4 Recap 13 November 30, 2008 New York Giants 1:00 pmL 7–23 FedExField Fox 7–5 Recap 14 December 7, 2008 at Baltimore Ravens 8:15 pmL 10–24 M&T Bank Stadium NBC 7–6 Recap 15 December 14, 2008 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00 pmL 13–20 Paul Brown Stadium Fox 7–7 Recap 16 December 21, 2008 Philadelphia Eagles 4:15 pmW 10–3 FedExField Fox 8–7 Recap 17 December 28, 2008 at San Francisco 49ers 4:15 pmL 24–27 Candlestick Park Fox 8–8 Recap
Standings
Week 1: at New York Giants
Redskins 0 7 0 0 Giants 10 6 0 0 Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 7:00 PM EDT 85 °F °C 1 (Cloudy & Humid) 79,742 Ed Hochuli NBC Al Michaels, John Madden, & Andrea Kremer
The Redskins began their 2008 campaign on the road against their NFC East rival and defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants. In this annual kickoff game, coach Jim Zorn made his official NFL head coaching debut. In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Giants QB Eli Manning closed out their opening drive with a 1-yard TD run. Later in the quarter, New York added onto their lead when John Carney kicked a 24-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the 'Skins continued to trail as Carney kicked two more field goals of 25 and 47 yards. Near the end of the half, Washington finally got on the board as QB Jason Campbell completed a 12-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss. However, the second half was an all-out defensive struggle as New York held on for the win.
With the loss, the Redskins began their season at 0–1.
Week 2: vs. New Orleans Saints
Saints 0 10 14 0 Redskins 3 6 6 14 FedExField, Landover, Maryland 1:00 PM EDT 90 °F °C 1 (Sunny) 88,246 Bill Carollo Fox Dick Stockton, Brian Baldinger, Brian Billick, & Laura Okmin
thumb|Against the Saints in week 2
Hoping to rebound from their divisional road loss to the Giants, the Redskins played their Week 2 home opener against the New Orleans Saints. In the first quarter, the 'Skins took the early lead when Shaun Suisham kicked a 22-yard field goal.
In the second quarter, Washington increased its lead with Suisham's 36-yard field goal. The Saints responded with RB Pierre Thomas's 1-yard TD run and kicker Martín Gramática's 49-yard field goal. This score marked the 269th consecutive game in which the Redskins allowed a point, tying the Cincinnati Bengals (1989–2006) for the longest streak ever.
In the third quarter, New Orleans increased its lead with QB Drew Brees completing a 19-yard TD pass to WR Robert Meachem. Afterwards, the 'Skins responded when RB Clinton Portis scored on a 9-yard TD run (with a failed 2-point conversion). The Saints responded with a Reggie Bush 55-yard punt return for a touchdown.
The Redskins were able to mount a fourth quarter comeback by rallying for 14 points in the final stanza. The comeback started with a Clinton Portis 8-yard TD run, and was completed when QB Jason Campbell threw a 67-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss.
With the come from behind win, the Redskins improved to 1–1.
Week 3: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals 0 7 10 0 Redskins 7 3 7 7 FedExField, Landover, Maryland 1:00 PM EST 75 °F °C 1 (Sunny) 90,060 Alberto Riveron Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, & Tony Siragusa
The Redskins remained at home for Week 3 to play the Arizona Cardinals. In the first quarter, the Redskins scored first with RB Clinton Portis scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run. In the second quarter, Washington increased its lead when Shaun Suisham kicked a 48-yard field goal. The Cardinals closed out the first half with QB Kurt Warner completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Anquan Boldin. In the third quarter, Arizona tied the game when kicker Neil Rackers made a 26-yard field goal attempt. The Redskins responded with QB Jason Campbell completing a 2-yard TD pass to TE Todd Yoder. Arizona followed with a 62-yard Warner TD pass to WR Larry Fitzgerald. In the fourth quarter, the Redskins pulled away with Campbell's 17-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 2–1, though infamously set a record for most consecutive games without a shutout at 270. As of 2025, this streak remains active.
Week 4: at Dallas Cowboys
Redskins 0 17 3 6 Cowboys 7 3 7 7 Texas Stadium, Irving, Texas 4:15 p.m. EDT 85 °F °C 1 (Sunny) 63,462 Walt Anderson Fox Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, & Pam Oliver
After defeating the Cardinals at home, the Redskins flew to Texas Stadium for a divisional game with the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys led early when QB Tony Romo completed a 21-yard TD pass to TE Jason Witten in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Washington responded with 17 points. QB Jason Campbell threw touchdown passes of 3 & 2 yards to WR James Thrash and WR Antwaan Randle El respectively, and kicker Shaun Suisham added a 20-yard field goal. Dallas ended the first half scoring with a Nick Folk 36-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, the Cowboys tied the game with Romo throwing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Terrell Owens. The Redskins answered with a 33-yard field goal by Suisham. In the fourth quarter, Washington increased its lead with Suisham field goals of 33 and 29 yards. Dallas scored late in the game with an 11-yard Romo completion to WR Miles Austin. The Cowboys then attempted an onside kick, however, the kick was recovered by the Redskins and they were able to seal the victory.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 3–1.
Also, head coach Jim Zorn became the first Redskins rookie head coach since George Allen to earn a victory over the Cowboys in Dallas on his first attempt.
Week 5: at Philadelphia Eagles
Redskins 0 9 7 7 Eagles 14 0 0 3 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1:00 PM EDT 66 °F °C 1 (Sunny) 69,144 Gene Steratore Fox Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, & Pam Oliver
Coming off a road win over the Cowboys, the Redskins traveled to Lincoln Financial Field for a Week 5 NFC East duel with the Philadelphia Eagles. In the first quarter, the Redskins trailed early as RB Brian Westbrook scored on a 9-yard TD run and the Eagles DeSean Jackson returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, Washington responded with Shaun Suisham kicking field goals of 41, 48, and 50 yards. In the third quarter, the Redskins took the lead on a trick play as WR Antwaan Randle El threw an 18-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley. In the fourth quarter, the Redskins increased their lead when Clinton Portis scored on a 4-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Eagles were unable to rally, only managing a 23-yard field goal by kicker David Akers.
With the win, the Redskins improved to 4–1.
Week 6: vs. St. Louis Rams
Rams 3 7 6 3 Redskins 7 0 0 10 Fedex Field, Landover, Maryland 1:00 PM EDT 72 °F °C 1 (Sunny) 90,376 Walt Coleman Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, & Tony Siragusa
The Redskins played the winless St. Louis Rams in week 6. The Redskins obtained an early lead when RB Clinton Portis scored on a 3-yard TD run. The Rams responded with a Josh Brown 51-yard field goal. St. Louis scored again later in the second quarter when free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe returned a fumble 75 yards for a touchdown. The Rams increased their lead as Brown kicked field goals of 25 and 44 yards early in the 2nd half. In the fourth quarter, Washington regained the lead with a Shaun Suisham 38-yard field goal and a Clinton Portis 2-yard rushing touchdown. St. Louis came back to win the game on a 49-yard Brown field goal.
With the unexpected loss, the Redskins fell to 4–2.
Week 7: vs. Cleveland Browns
Browns 0 0 3 8 Redskins 0 0 7 7 Fedex Field, Landover, Maryland 4:15 PM EDT 59 °F °C (Sunny) 90,487 Terry McAulay CBS Ian Eagle & Solomon Wilcots
The Redskins played at home for a Week 7 with the Cleveland Browns visiting. After a scoreless first half, the Redskins scored in the third quarter on a Clinton Portis 3-yard TD run. The Browns responded when kicker Phil Dawson made a 37-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Washington increased its lead as QB Jason Campbell completed an 18-yard TD pass to WR Santana Moss. After falling behind 14–3, Cleveland staged a late rally with QB Derek Anderson completing a 1-yard TD pass to WR Joshua Cribbs and a successful 2-point conversion pass to WR Braylon Edwards. The Browns had a chance to tie the score in the final seconds of the game, however, Phil Dawson's 54-yard field goal attempt went wide right and the Redskins prevailed.
Redskins Season Record: 5–2
Week 8: at Detroit Lions
Redskins 3 3 10 9 Lions 7 3 0 7 Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan 1:00 PM EDT None (Domed Stadium) 54,312 John Parry Fox Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick, & Charissa Thompson
The Redskins scored first when Shaun Suisham kicked a 25-yard field goal. Detroit running back Rudi Johnson scored on an 11-yard run at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Detroit added to its lead on a 43-yard Jason Hanson field goal. Washington ended the half with another field goal.
In the third quarter, the Redskins regained the lead as Suisham made a 45-yard field goal. Washington scored again when Jason Campbell completed a 50-yard pass to wide receiver Santana Moss. In the fourth quarter, Moss returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown. Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky answered with a 17-yard pass to Calvin Johnson. Washington closed out the scoring with a Suisham field goal of 42 yards, and the Redskins won the game 25–17.
Redskins Season Record: 6–2
Week 9: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers 0 10 6 7 Redskins 6 0 0 0 Fedex Field, Landover, Maryland 8:30 PM EDT 51 °F °C 1 (Cloudy) 90,512 Carl Cheffers ESPN Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Tony Kornheiser, Michele Tafoya, & Suzy Kolber
The Redskins donned their burgundy uniforms and played at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a special pre-election day edition of Monday Night Football.
The Steelers opened the game with a failed onside kick attempt which gave the Redskins position at their opponent's 41-yard line. The drive ended with a Shaun Suisham field goal. The Redskins regained possession on a tipped Ben Roethlisberger pass that was intercepted by Cornelius Griffin early in the first quarter. The drive resulted in another field goal giving Washington a 6–0 lead over the Steelers. In the second quarter, Steelers' Jeff Reed scored on a 35-yard field goal. Pittsburgh took the lead as they turned a blocked Ryan Plackemeier punt attempt into a 1-yard touchdown run by Roethlisberger, who exited the game following the score due to an injury to his shoulder and did not return.Roethlisberger (shoulder) doesn't return for second half, Retrieved on 2008-11-07.
In the second half, Byron Leftwich entered the game for the injured Roethlisberger. Pittsburgh rusher Willie Parker ran for a touchdown in the third quarter (with a failed extra point). Early in the fourth quarter, Leftwich completed a 5-yard touchdown reception to Santonio Holmes, giving the Steelers a 23–6 lead. Jason Campbell appeared to score a rushing touchdown later in the quarter but the ruling was reversed on a Pittsburgh challenge.
Byron Leftwich played for only one half and threw for 129 yards. Clinton Portis was held to 51 yards rushing. Jason Campbell was sacked seven times. His streak of avoiding an interception also ended at 249 pass attempts.https://archive.today/20120729074455/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=281103028 "Fast Facts" and "Air/Ground Leaders" in Pittsburg v. Washington – Recap, Retrieved on 2008-11-04.
With the loss, the Redskins entered their bye week 6–3.
Week 11: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys 0 7 0 7 Redskins 7 3 0 0 Fedex Field, Landover, Maryland 8:15 PM EDT 44 °F °C 1 (Clear) 90,830 Jeff Triplette NBC Al Michaels, John Madden, & Andrea Kremer
Coming off their bye week, the Redskins stayed at home for a Week 11 NFC East rematch with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. In the first quarter, the 'Skins struck first as QB Jason Campbell completed a 2-yard TD pass to FB Mike Sellers. In the second quarter, the Cowboys responded with RB Marion Barber 2-yard TD run. Washington closed out the half with kicker Shaun Suisham nailing a 41-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, Dallas took the lead when Dallas QB Tony Romo completed a 25-yard TD pass to TE Martellus Bennett. The 'Skins attempted to mount a comeback, however the Cowboys’ defense was able to secure the win.
With the loss, the Redskins fell to 6–4.
Week 12: at Seattle Seahawks
Redskins 0 7 10 3 Seahawks 3 7 0 7 Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington 4:15 p.m. EDT/1:15 PM PST 49 °F °C 1 (Sunny) 67,771 Scott Green Fox Matt Vasgersian, J.C. Pearson, & Nischelle Turner
Hoping to rebound from their divisional home loss to the Cowboys, the Redskins flew to Qwest Field for a Week 12 duel with the Seattle Seahawks. In the first quarter, the Redskins trailed early as the Seahawks Olindo Mare kicked a 45-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Washington took the lead as RB Ladell Betts scored on a 1-yard TD run. Seattle responded when QB Matt Hasselbeck connected with RB Maurice Morris on a 4-yard TD pass.
In the third quarter, the Redskins took the lead on successive scores by Shaun Suisham (26-yard field goal) and a Jason Campbell 8-yard TD pass to WR Antwaan Randle El. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks tied the game when Hasselbeck completed a 10-yard TD pass to TE John Carlson. Afterwards, Washington regained the lead as Suisham nailed a 22-yard field goal. Late in the game, a Ledell Betts fumble opened the door for a Seattle comeback. However, Matt Hasselbeck threw an interception to CB Shawn Springs on the first play of the series with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game. The Redskins ran out the clock, and sealed the win in Seattle.
The game marked the return of Redskins head coach Jim Zorn and running back Shaun Alexander to their former team. Clinton Portis, who was questionable to play, led the running game with 143 yards. Washington vs. Seattle Washington ended a 2-game losing streak with the win.
With the win, Washington improved to 7–4.
Week 13: vs. New York Giants
Giants 10 3 7 3 Redskins 0 7 0 0 FedExField, Landover, Maryland 1:00 PM EDT 40 °F °C 1 (Rainy) 85,912 Tony Corrente Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston & Tony Siragusa
The Redskins played at home for an NFC East division rematch against the New York Giants. Prior to the game, the franchise held a pregame ceremony where the late Sean Taylor was added to the Redskins Ring of Honor.http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/sean-taylor-to-enter-the-ring.html Sean Taylor To Enter The Ring of Honor The Washington Post 2009-07-12 2008-11-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20120616060025/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/sean-taylor-to-enter-the-ring.html 2012-06-16 dead
In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amani Toomer. New York kicker John Carney also scored on a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Redskins continued to trail as Carney kicked a 38-yard field goal. Washington closed out the half as rookie wide receiver Devin Thomas ran for a 29-yard touchdown.
In the third quarter, New York answered with running back Brandon Jacobs scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, the Giants pulled away as Carney connected on a 39-yard field goal.
Redskins Season Record: 7–5
Week 14: at Baltimore Ravens
Redskins 0 0 0 10 Ravens 14 0 3 7 M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland 8:15 PM EDT Terry McAulay NBC Al Michaels, John Madden & Andrea Kremer
Washington traveled to Baltimore for an inter-conference game against the Ravens. Washington won the toss, and elected to receive the opening kick. Washington quarterback Jason Campbell was intercepted early in the drive by Ravens safety Ed Reed. Baltimore running back Le'Ron McClain converted the turnover into points when he scored a rushing TD on the ensuing Ravens possession. Later in the first quarter, the Ravens defense struck for a defensive touchdown when Ed Reed recovered a fumble from Washington running back Clinton Portis.
In the third quarter, Ravens kicker Matt Stover extended the Ravens lead with a 32-yard field goal. Early in the fourth quarter, Washington got on the board with a Shaun Suisham 43-yard field goal. Baltimore running back Willis McGahee fumbled on the Raven's next possession, and the Redskins cut the Ravens lead to 17–10 on a touchdown pass to Antwaan Randle El. The Redskins defense was unable to come up with another stop, and the Ravens ended their next drive with quarterback Joe Flacco throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Derrick Mason.
Redskins Season Record: 7–6
Week 15 at Bengals
2008 Cincinnati Bengals season
Washington Redskins 2008 2; text-align:center autocollapse Washington Redskins (7–6) at Cincinnati Bengals (1–11–1) December 14 12:00 p.m. CDT Redskins 0 10 0 3 Bengals 14 3 0 3 Paul Brown Stadium • Cincinnati, Ohio 63,996 Cloudy • 49 F C • Wind 15 SSW Bill Leavy Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, and Tony Siragusa Game Book Redskins
Jason Campbell17/28, 167 Yds, TD
Clinton Portis25 Rush, 77 Yds
Santana Moss7 Rec, 72 Yds, TD
Bengals
Ryan Fitzpatrick16/29, 209 Yds, TD
Cedric Benson21 Rush, 73 Yds3 Rec, 88 Yds
Needing (most likely) a must-win situation to maintain any playoff chances. The Redskins travel to Cincinnati Ohio, visiting the Bengals. The Redskins fumbled the ball on their first possession, and it gave the Bengals field position at the Redskins' 41-yard line. Cincinnati quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick scored in the first quarter with a 1-yard run. Fitzpatrick scored again in the quarter with a pass to wide receiver Chris Henry.
The Bengals began the second quarter with a Shayne Graham field goal. The Redskins later scored when quarterback Jason Campbell threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Santana Moss halfway through the quarter. Shaun Suisham successfully kicked a short field goal near the end of the first half. The Bengals and Redskins exchanged field goals in the fourth quarter.
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1 10:30 Bengals 6 41 3:38 RushTD Fitzpatrick 1 good Graham run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 7
1 3:10 Bengals 6 94 3:08 RecTD Henry Fitzpatrick 12 good Graham run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 14
2 11:19 Bengals 9 44 4:06 FG 32 Graham 0 17
2 4:44 Redskins 8 40 4:03 RecTD Moss Campbell 10 good Suisham run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 17
2 0:15 Redskins 12 71 3:27 FG 23 Suisham 10 17
4 2:20 Bengals 16 41 7:13 FG 45 Graham 10 20
4 1:43 Redskins 4 –5 0:37 FG 36 Suisham 13 20
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Week 16: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles 0 0 3 0 Redskins 0 3 7 0 FedExField, Landover, Maryland 4:15 PM EDT 42 °F °C 1 (Sunny) 82,412 Jerome Boger Fox Joe Buck, Troy Aikman & Pam Oliver
Hoping to rebound from their embarrassing road loss to the Bengals, the Redskins went home for a Week 16 NFC East rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles. The game went scoreless until the Redskins were able to put together a long second quarter scoring drive. The drive began on their own 14-yard line with 11:55 left in the half, and ended 8½ minutes later on Shaun Suisham’s 33-yard field goal.
The Redskins intercepted Donovan McNabb in the third quarter, and took possession of the ball at the Philadelphia 19-yard line. Clinton Portis and Chris Cooley each helped move the ball to the 1-yard line, and Portis culminated the short drive with a touchdown run.
A 47-yard pass in the third quarter from Donovan McNabb to Brian Westbrook put the Eagles in position to score. They failed to convert a 3rd and 3 from the Washington 5-yard line, and settled for a 22-yard field goal by David Akers.
With 3:48 left in the game, the Eagles began a long drive that began at their own 9-yard line. With the ball at the Redskins 18-yard line and 12 seconds left in the game, Donovan McNabb completed a 17-yard pass to Reggie Brown. Fred Smoot and LaRon Landry tackled Brown to prevent him from breaking the goal line. With no timeouts remaining, the Eagles were unable to stop the clock or complete another play. The play was reviewed from the replay booth, and it was determined that Brown did not break the plane of the goal line and the on-field ruling was upheld.
Redskins Season Record: 8–7. They swept the season series against the Eagles for the first time since 2005. Washington was mathematically eliminated from playoff contention due to the Atlanta Falcons 24–17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings
Week 17: at San Francisco 49ers
Redskins 0 17 0 7 49ers 7 0 7 13 Bill Walsh Field at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California 4:15 PM EST 50 °F °C (Cloudy) 67,519 Peter Morelli Fox Ron Pitts, Tony Boselli, & Charissa Thompson
Coming off their divisional home win over the Eagles, the Redskins closed out their season at Bill Walsh Field at Candlestick Park in a Week 17 duel with the San Francisco 49ers. Washington trailed early in the first quarter as 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill got a 2-yard touchdown run. The Redskins responded in the second quarter with running back Clinton Portis’ 4-yard touchdown run, kicker Shaun Suisham's 41-yard field goal, and quarterback Jason Campbell's 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Antwaan Randle El.
In the third quarter, San Francisco answered with running back DeShaun Foster scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, the 49ers took the lead as Hill completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jason Hill and a 33-yard field goal by 49ers kicker Joe Nedney. Washington tied the game as Campbell scored on a 2-yard touchdown run, however San Francisco prevailed as Nedney kicked a game-winning 39-yard field goal.
With the loss, the Redskins' season ended at 8–8.
Awards
Players of the Week
S Chris Horton was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played September 14–15.http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Horton_Earns_NFC_Defensive_Player_of_Week_Honor_23036.jsp Horton Earns NFC Defensive Player of Week Honor 2008-10-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20080920010448/http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Horton_Earns_NFC_Defensive_Player_of_Week_Honor_23036.jsp 2008-09-20 dead
S Chris Horton was named Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week for games played on September 28–29.http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&season=2008&seasonType=REG&week=4 Horton named Week 4 Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week 2008-10-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20081021061454/http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&season=2008&seasonType=REG&week=4 2008-10-21 dead
Head Coach Jim Zorn was named Motorola Coach of the Week for games played on September 28–29.Zorn named Week 4 Motorola Coach of the Week
RB Clinton Portis was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for games played on October 5–6.http://www.themoneytimes.com/news/20081008/portis_named_to_nfc_weekly_player_honor-id-1038042.html Portis named to NFC weekly player honor 2008-10-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721203238/http://www.themoneytimes.com/news/20081008/portis_named_to_nfc_weekly_player_honor-id-1038042.html 2011-07-21 dead
RB Clinton Portis was named FedEx Ground Player of the Week for games played on October 5–6.http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground&season=2008&seasonType=REG&week=5 Roethlisberger, Portis FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week 2008-10-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20081023093942/http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground&season=2008&seasonType=REG&week=5 2008-10-23 dead
RB Clinton Portis was named FedEx Ground Player of the Week for games played on October 19–20.http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground&season=2008&seasonType=REG&week=7 Edwards, Portis named FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week 2008-10-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20081027122012/http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground&season=2008&seasonType=REG&week=7 2008-10-27 dead
WR/PR Santana Moss was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for games played on October 26–27.http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl%2Fnews%2Fnews.aspx%3Fid%3D4188008 Brees, Kiwanuka, Moss earn NFC weekly honors 2018-09-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20110525222032/http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl%2Fnews%2Fnews.aspx%3Fid%3D4188008 2011-05-25 dead
RB Clinton Portis was named FedEx Ground Player of the Week for games played on October 26–27.http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground&season=2008&seasonType=REG&week=8 Brees, Portis voted FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week 2008-10-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20081218055553/http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=players-air-and-ground&season=2008&seasonType=REG&week=8 2008-12-18 dead
Players of the Month
S Chris Horton was named NFC Defensive Rookie of the Month for the month of SeptemberNFL Rookies of the Month AnnouncedAugust 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes
RB Clinton Portis was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for the month of October.http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Portis_Wins_NFC_Offensive_Player_of_Month_Honor_26315.jsp Portis Wins NFC Offensive Player of the Month Honor 2008-10-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20081101025925/http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Portis_Wins_NFC_Offensive_Player_of_Month_Honor_26315.jsp 2008-11-01 dead
Pro Bowlers
RB Clinton Portis
OT Chris Samuels
FB Mike Sellers
TE Chris Cooley
Final statistics
Passing
Player G QB Rat. Comp. Att. Pct. Yards TD INT Long Sack Jason Campbell 16 84.3 315 506 62.3 3,245 13 6 67 38 Antwaan Randle El 16 152.1 3 4 75.0 46 1 0 18 0
Rushing
Player G Att. Yards Y/G Avg. Long TD Fum FumL Clinton Portis 16 342 1,487 92.9 4.3 31 9 3 3 Jason Campbell 16 47 258 16.1 5.5 23 1 6 1 Ladell Betts 13 61 206 15.8 3.4 14 1 1 1 Devin Thomas 16 3 53 3.3 17.7 29 1 0 0 Santana Moss 16 1 27 1.7 27.0 27 0 1 1 Mike Sellers 16 6 24 1.5 4.0 10 0 1 1 Shaun Alexander 4 11 24 6.0 2.2 8 0 0 0 Rock Cartwright 16 5 14 0.9 2.8 7 0 0 0 Antwaan Randle El 16 1 5 0.3 5.0 5 0 0 0 Fred Davis 11 1 −3 −0.3 −3.0 −3 0 0 0
Receiving
Player G Rec. Yards Y/G Avg. Long TD Santana Moss 16 79 1044 65.3 13.2 67 6 Chris Cooley 16 83 849 53.1 10.2 28 1 Antwaan Randle El 16 53 593 37.1 11.2 31 4 Clinton Portis 16 28 218 13.6 7.8 29 0 Ladell Betts 13 22 200 15.4 9.1 27 0 Devin Thomas 16 15 120 7.5 8.0 18 0 Mike Sellers 16 12 98 6.1 8.2 20 1 James Thrash 16 9 81 5.1 9.0 29 1 Todd Yoder 16 8 50 3.1 6.3 14 1 Fred Davis 11 3 27 2.5 9.0 15 0 Malcolm Kelly 5 3 18 3.6 6.0 7 0 Shaun Alexander 4 1 9 2.3 9.0 9 0 Rock Cartwright 16 1 −7 −0.4 −7.0 −7 0 Pete Kendall 16 1 −9 −0.6 −9.0 −9 0
Kicking
Player G 0–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50+ FGM FGA Pct. Long XPM XPA Shaun Suisham 16 0–0 7–7 7–9 11–16 1–4 26 36 72.2 50 25 25
Punting
Player G Punt Yards Avg. In20 In10 TB Long Ryan Plackemeier 10 55 2291 41.7 15 9 10 62 Durant Brooks 6 26 1030 39.6 9 2 0 60
Defense
Player G Tackles Asst. TotalTK Sack YdL INT Yards TD FumR London Fletcher 16 96 37 133 0.5 1 0 0 0 1 Rocky McIntosh 16 61 27 88 2.0 13 1 4 0 0 Chris Horton 14 57 19 76 1.0 8 3 13 0 1 LaRon Landry 16 49 16 65 0.5 4 2 18 0 0 Carlos Rogers 16 49 7 56 0.0 0 2 73 0 0 Fred Smoot 16 43 11 54 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 H.B. Blades 16 41 19 60 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Shawn Springs 9 31 5 36 1.0 9 1 0 0 0 Marcus Washington 10 25 19 44 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Andre Carter 16 23 14 37 4.0 19 0 0 0 0 Jason Taylor 13 21 8 29 3.5 30 0 0 0 0 Demetric Evans 16 20 13 33 3.5 14 0 0 0 0 DeAngelo Hall 7 20 5 25 0.0 0 2 6 0 0 Kedric Golston 13 19 9 28 2.0 8 0 0 0 0 Mike Green 8 16 4 20 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Cornelius Griffin 14 16 11 27 1.0 9 1 0 0 0 Anthony Montgomery 14 15 8 23 2.0 9 0 0 0 0 Reed Doughty 4 15 4 19 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Lorenzo Alexander 15 11 6 17 2.0 11 0 0 0 0 Mike Sellers 16 11 2 13 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Kareem Moore 14 11 6 17 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Leigh Torrence 9 11 5 16 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Khary Campbell 14 11 2 13 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 James Thrash 16 10 2 12 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Chris Wilson 16 8 6 14 1.0 8 0 0 0 0 Rock Cartwright 16 6 3 9 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Alfred Fincher 14 4 2 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Justin Tryon 14 4 0 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Shaun Suisham 16 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Devin Thomas 16 3 3 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Clinton Portis 16 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Todd Yoder 16 2 1 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Antwaan Randle El 16 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Santana Moss 16 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Ryan Boschetti 3 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Rob Jackson 3 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Casey Rabach 16 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Ladell Betts 13 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Ethan Albright 16 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Jason Campbell 16 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Chris Cooley 16 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Chris Samuels 12 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Stephon Heyer 9 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
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