The Washington Redskins probably think they should be 3-0 right now but they had some problems late in the game against the Giants last week that cost them the ballgame.  As it stands the Redskins are 2-1 and in second place in the AFC East, 1 game behind the Cowboys.  They have accomplished their record by playing good defense (allowing 16.3 points per game) and running the ball well on offense (134.3 yards per game).  But the Redskins have some work to do in the passing game as Jason Campbell must get better throwing the football.  Campbell has completed 44 of 84 passes (52.4%) for 621 yards with 2 TD passes and 3 interceptions (69.6 QB Rating).  Campbell has a good arm and he’s good at throwing the deep ball.  But, he will need to be more accurate on the short stuff so the Redskins can sustain some long drives on offense.  Campbell needs to make better use of tight end Chris Cooley (6 rec, 54 yards, 2 TDs) because he’s an outstanding short to intermediate receiver. 

The Redskins just didn’t play well on offense and it hurt them in the end.  Jason Campbell completed 16 of 34 passes for 190 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 interceptions.  He also carried the ball 4 times for 12 yards (3.0 ypc) but he also fumbled 4 times, losing 1 of them.  RB Clinton Portis had a solid game with 14 carries for 60 yards (4.3 ypc) with 1 TD run and he also caught 6 passes for 37 yards (6.2 avg).  Santana Moss had a decent game with 3 grabs for 82 yards (27.3 avg) and TE Chris Cooley (3 rec, 19 yards, TD) also had a solid game.  The Redskins finished up rushing for 82 yards on 27 carries (3.0 ypc) and they completed 16 of 34 passes for 178 yards.

Rookie safety LaRon Landry (11 tackles) and linebacker London Fletcher (10 tackles, fumble recovery, interception) were all over the football field for the Redskins.  The Redskins held the Giants to 96 yards rushing on 30 carries (3.2 ypc) and they also completed 21 of 36 passes for 219 yards.

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Jason Campbell is improving as a QB even though he has made his share of mistakes this season.  Campbell has completed 28 of 50 passes (56%) for 431 yards with 1 TD pass and 3 interceptions (66.3 QB Rating).  He also is a good runner as he has carried the ball 10 times for 68 yards (6.8 ypc).  Look for Campbell to get better as the season goes on as he is protected by the running game as the Redskins are averaging 160.5 yards rushing per game this season.

The Redskins might lose starting right guard Randy Thomas for the remainder of the season due to torn triceps.  Coupled with the loss of starting RT John Jansen the Redskins will likely start running to the left side a lot more behind Pete Kendall and Chris Samuels.  The Redskins can’t afford any more injuries to the offensive line or the offense will suffer.