The Washington Redskins dropped the season opener to Philadelphia and the offense was a major reason why. Here are the three major takeaways for the Skins.
The Washington Redskins dropped the season opener, 30-17, to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in an uninspiring, error-filled performance by the offense.
The Eagles jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the first half, before the Redskins came storming back, due in large part to their much-maligned defense. Ryan Kerrigan picked off a Carson Wentz pass and returned it for a touchdown. Then, Washington’s offense got going before the half when Kirk Cousins hit Chris Thompson for a 29-yard touchdown pass to give the Redskins a 14-13 lead.
Big touchdown by Chris Thompson!!! #HTTR #Redskins Broke multiple tackles on this angle route. #PHIvsWAS pic.twitter.com/DZskeAt2Hg
— Samuel Gold (@SamuelRGold) September 10, 2017
That’s where the good vibes ended for the Redskins.
In the second half, Washington would go on an eight-minute, 16-play drive, yet came away with just three points. Those red-zone woes have apparently carried over from a year ago. That would be the last points of the day for the home team.
For the day, the Redskins managed 264 total yards, including 64 on the ground. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was tied for the team lead with 30 yards rushing. Overall, the Redskins turned the ball over four times, three of which were by Cousins, including a back-breaking interception in the red zone. The Redskins were driving for a score and Cousins, with heavy pressure from the Eagles, throws off his back foot and the ball sails high on Jamison Crowder. Washington could’ve taken the lead with a field goal.
Here are three takeaways from the Redskins’ season-opening loss to the Eagles.