Here are some game day notes for today’s game between Washington and Minnesota:
RGIII returns.
John Keim and Britt McHenry break down what it means to the Redskins. Incidentally, this is the third time that Griffin is returning from an injury layoff, and he is 0-2 in the other two returns.
Here’s a couple of interesting tidbits from NFL.com’s Kevin Patra…
Washington has allowed only five drives of 10-plus plays this season, fewest in NFL. However, opposing teams have thrown 17 TDs and only three INTs against the Redskins with a passer rating of 104.0, 5th highest in NFL. Jim Haslett’s unit has 14 sacks when bringing the blitz this season, most in the NFL.
Meanwhile the Minnesota defense has compiled 15 sacks in the last three games (after getting 10 sacks in the first five) and are tied for second in the NFL with 25 sacks. They are led by “Making the Leap” candidate Everson Griffen (8), third most in the NFL. The Vikings are allowing just 24.3 percent of 20-plus air yard passes to be completed (fourth lowest in the NFL) and are the only team to not allow a completion of 20-plus air yards on third down. However, opponents have an 81.3 completion percentage and 134.1 passer rating in the red zone (both highest in the NFL).
Team Records and Totals:
Washington 3-5; Average Points Allowed 21.4; Road Record: 1-3; Conference record 1-4; Total Net Yards Per Game 391.9 (7th); Passing Yards 289.9 (5th); Rushing Yards 102.4 (19th)
Minnesota 3-5; Average Points Allowed 17.4; Home Record: 1-2; Conference record 3-3; Total Net Yards Per Game 312 (29th); Passing Yards 190.2 (31st); Rushing Yards 121.8 (11th)
Team Leader totals:
Washington
Passing
Robert Griffin III – 30 attempts; 41 completions; 305 yards; 0 TD; 0 INT
K. Cousins – 126 attempts; 204 completions; 1710 yards; 10 TD; 9 INT
C. McCoy – 36 completions; 42 attempts; 427 yards; 1 TD; 1 INT
Rushing
Alfred Morris – 133/ 513 yards / 4 TDs
Roy Helu – 30 / 163 yards / 1 TD
Passing
DeSean Jackson – 32 / 664 yards / 3 TD
Pierre Garcon – 39 / 443 yards / 3 TD
Niles Paul – 28 / 411 yards / 1 TD
Roy Helu – 22 / 263 yards / 0 TD
Minnesota
Passing
Teddy Bridgewater – 155 attempts; 93 completions; 1053 yards; 2 TDs
Rushing
Jerick McKinnon – 76 carries, 392 yards, 5.2 yards per carry, 0 TD
Matt Asiata – 74 carries, 251 yards, 3.4 yards per carry, 3 TD
Receiving
Greg Jennings – 29 / 383 yards / 2 TDs
Cordarrelle Patterson – 25 / 299 yards / 1 TD
Jarius Wright – 24 / 286 yards / 0 TDs
Matt Asiata – 18/168 yards / 1 TD
Reported Injuries:
Washington – Ryan Clark (S) P – Ankle, Perry Riley (LB) P – Knee, Ryan Kerrigan (LB) P – Wrist, Robert Griffin (QB) P – Ankle
Minnesota – Jabari Price (CB) Q – Hamstring, Josh Robinson (CB) P – Ankle, Sharrif Floyd (DT) P – Ankle, Gerald Hodges (LB) P – Hamstring
TV: Fox
Location: TCF Bank Stadium
Game time: 1:00pm
Links:
NFL.com’s Game Center
Redskins Team Page
Vikings Team Page
Enjoy the game. Hail to the Redskins.
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