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Unimpressive wins still count. Coming off of two painful losses at home, a win away from home feels even better. Yesterday, against a Seahawks squad that is a shell of what it was just one season ago, the Redskins played down to the competition. Driving fans crazy yet again, the Redskins took another game to the wire—and came out with a 20-17 win.
It was a game of sweet revenge. Jim Zorn, the longtime offensive assistant who was never given a shot in Seattle, smirked when he shook Mike Holmgren’s hand as time expired. Shawn Springs, Seattle's first round draft pick years ago, sealed the game with an interception. Even Shaun Alexander, the former NFL MVP who was unceremoniously released by his former team in the offseason—showed up the Seahawks with some impressive cheerleading from the sidelines.
Sure it was unconvincing, but Clinton Portis got back on track with a solid 143 yards on 29 carries. The defense had some trouble against the run, but remained tough against the Seahawks passing attack led by Elizabeth Hasselbeck’s brother-in-law. His counterpart, Jason Campbell , had another strong mistake-free outing, finishing 20-of-33 for 206 yards and a touchdown. Cooley, Randle-El, Moss and even rookie and sometime-freestyler Malcolm Kelly made some big catches to keep critical drives alive.
But like all Redskins wins this year, earning the "W" wasn’t easy. Former Seahawk legend and current Redskins backup running back Shaun Alexander never got into the game—but the other backup Ladell Betts surely did, making his mark by nearly giving away the game with a late fourth-quarter fumble. Before Redskins fans had finished cursing Betts, Shawn Springs’ interception produced a collective exhale heard across the DMV.
A win—definitely good. But at what cost? Portis, who is seemingly “iffy” before every contest now, is even more banged up after another hard game. On top of that, defensive end Andre Carter left the game and defensive tackle Kedric Golston was carted off the field with an ankle injury. None of which bodes well as Washington (7-4) hosts the division-leading New York Giants (10-1) this Sunday. Rally rags anyone? Let’s hope not.
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Once, just once, I want to be able to watch a Redskins game and turn it off the TV in the middle of the third quarter because it would be impossible for them to lose. Because no matter who they play or how far ahead they may be (though less so this season), one ought not to turn away, because that's when fumbles/interceptions/safeties/game-changing plays happen. Just once.