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Week 12 Game Recap: Washington Redskins 20, Seattle Seahawks 17
What you need to know
| Washington Redskins |
Jason Campbell had a modest stat line again this week. The focus of the offense was Clinton Portis and the run game. The Redskins continue to use short yardage and high percentage passing to keep defenses from just stacking the box. Campbell had a touchdown and continued to use his legs while scrambling for 32 yards rushing.
Clinton Portis was the Washington Redskins offense. He was absolutely determined not to be stopped on his way to his sixth 100 yard game of the season. His ability to pick up positive yards on seemingly every play allowed the Redskins to dominant the time of possession stat. They held an edge of 38 minutes to just 22 minutes by the Seahawks. Portis fought through some obvious discomfort as he appeared to be playing through pain and had to be pulled at various spots in the game.
Ladell Betts was able to find the end zone on a short run in the first half. However, the play many will talk about was a fumble that Betts coughed up with just 88 seconds left in the game with the Redskins nursing a three point lead. The play did not end up costing Washington as Shawn Springs intercepted a pass on the very next play.
| Seattle Seahawks |
Matt Hasselbeck is still working off some rust. Despite throwing two touchdowns on the game, it was obvious that Hasselbeck has not been sharp. He only totaled 103 yards, frequently over threw receivers and was picked twice during the game.
Maurice Morris had a very nice game and was a bright spot for the Seahawks. On only 14 attempts, Morris was able to run for his first 100 yard game this year, going for 103 yards while catching a touchdown pass to round out a solid fantasy day.
John Carlson continued to be the Seahawks most dangerous receiving option which is not saying much. He had two catches on the game and a ten yard touchdown reception.
What you ought to know
| QB Jason Campbell, Pass: 20 - 33 - 206 - 1 TD / 0 INT, Rush: 6 - 32 - 0 |
Campbell struggled early to get anything going outside the hash marks with his receivers. He had some success with check downs and shorter routes with his running backs and tight ends. The Washington offensive line continued to struggle with speed pass rushers on the edge and this caused Campbell to have to throw primarily on three step drops and roll out to avoid constant pressure. Campbell utilized his play action fakes very effectively in this game as Portis ensured that the Seattle linebackers respected the run threat. His lone touch down pass was caught by Antwaan Randle El, although Mike Sellers dropped what would have been a sure touch down later in the game. Overall, it was a somewhat disappointing stat line from Campbell.
| RB Clinton Portis, Rush: 29 - 143 - 0, Rec: 2 - 16 - 0 (2 targets) |
The star running back continues to make a case for league MVP. To put it very simply, he is the Washington offense. Despite being injured, he ran with heart, speed and power. There didn't seem to be a single play that didn't pick up positive yards. He was effective in power run sets where he ran behind Chris Samuels and Mike Sellers. The stretch play both to the left and right sides of the offensive line were working superbly in addition to some well timed draw plays up the middle. The Redskins effectively played keep away from the Seahawks to the tune of over 38 minutes of possession time including a six minute drive late in the fourth quarter to milk most of the remaining clock.
| RB Ladell Betts, Rush: 5 - 7 - 1 (2 targets) |
Betts was fortunate to score a touch down that came one play after starting running back Clinton Portis was sidelined with a temporary injury. Betts scored on a determined run from short yardage. Late in the game, Betts almost hurt the Redskins playoff hopes with a fumble.
| RB Mike Sellers, Rush: 1 - 5 - 0, Rec: 4 - 30 - 0 (5 targets) |
Sellers has been an interesting player over the last couple of weeks. His targets have increased and he is consistently getting looks in the red zone. He scored last week and should have scored this week on the very same play, if were not for a dropped pass.
| WR Santana Moss, Rec: 4 - 72 - 0 (9 targets) |
Moss is showing some signs of frustration with the offense and his contribution. He was flagged for an unnecessary roughness penalty for punching one of the Seahawk defensive backs. Moss was able to generate 74 yards receiving on just four receptions. It appears that he is struggling to get off of the line in press coverage and is seeing more it lately. Also, the lack of time in the pocket for Campbell is hurting the vertical passing game which Moss excels in.
| WR Antwaan Randle El, Rec: 2 - 18 - 1 (2 targets) |
Randle El was able to haul in a short touch down reception on a crossing route. He showed some nice wiggle after the catch to avoid being tackled short of the goal line. He continues to line up in the slot in three wide sets, but was not used much in the game.
| WR Malcolm Kelly, Rec: 2 - 12 - 0 (4 targets) |
Kelly's two catches came on quick three step drops from Campbell. Kelly shows very nice hands but his route running was a little sloppy. This could be seen when he was targeted in the red zone on a fade route. The problem was that he didn't space the route effectively and got himself too close to the sidelines and the play was easily covered by the Seahawks defensive back.
| WR James Thrash (1 targets) |
Was the closest receiver on a hail Mary pass just before the half. Rookie Malcolm Kelly played ahead of Thrash throughout the game.
| TE Chris Cooley, Rec: 5 - 54 - 0 (8 targets) |
Cooley played well and made the most of his eight targets catching five of them. He was primarily a possession receiver in this game and helped convert some key third down situations for the Redskins. The bread and butter play for Cooley is a play action fake to Portis on the edge and Campbell then rolls out to opposite direction where he proceeds to hit Cooley on the backside of the play.
| TE Todd Yoder, Rec: 1 - 4 - 0 (1 targets) |
Yoder made a short catch, but he is rarely a threat or factor.
| PK Shaun Suisham 2 - 3 FG, 2 - 2 XP, 8 points |
Suisham was able to score eight points. He was perfect on extra points and hit field goals of 22 and 26 yards. He missed on a 43 yard attempt coming up short again, the ball hit the cross bar. This is the second week in a row he has missed short from the 40-45 yard range. Perhaps wind was a factor.
| WAS Rush Defense |
Overall the defense is playing well, but during the last two weeks they have given up 100 yard games to the opposing team's running back. In this case they allowed Maurice Morris to hit the century mark.
| WAS Pass Defense |
They were able to generate some more pressure but it was primarily with the blitz. They sacked Matt Hasselbeck twice as well as swiping two interceptions. Of note, they have given up touchdowns to tight ends in back to back games (Martellus Bennett and John Carlson). The impressive rookie Chris Horton has struggled some in coverage of late.
| QB Matt Hasselbeck, Pass: 12 - 24 - 103 - 2 TD / 2 INT, Rush: 2 - 11 - 0 |
Despite his two touch downs on the game; it's hard to be complimentary of his play. Hasselbeck appears to still be shaking the rust off after a long absence from injury. He and his receivers lacked timing and rapport throughout this contest. Often Hasselbeck over threw open receivers or threw to spots where there was no receiver. This is an obvious sign of the offense not being in sync at all. The worst miss was with Bobby Engram who had a full step on his man and was open, but was well over thrown. To save a terrible stat line, Hasselbeck had hook ups with Maurice Morris and John Carlson.
| RB Maurice Morris, Rush: 14 - 103 - 0, Rec: 3 - 10 - 1 (3 targets) |
Morris enjoyed a good fantasy line as he hit the rushing century mark for the first time this year. His first carry went for 44 yards as he pinballed off of Washington defenders for a nice gain. Morris did a nice job of getting his shoulder pads square to help him break past the first tackler on almost every carry. His best runs seemed to come with a lead blocker in the I formation. Matt Hasselbeck was able to hit Morris on a short dump off that he navigated four yards for a touchdown.
| RB Leonard Weaver, Rush: 1 - 0 - 0, Rec: 2 - 14 - 0 (2 targets) |
Weaver was able to haul in both of his targets for short gains.
| RB Julius Jones, Rush: 2 - 21 - 0 |
Jones was used to give the starter Morris a rest on occasion. He had a nice opening run that went for 19 yards down the right sidelines. It was a little surprising that Jones did not receive more carries although Morris was running well for the Seahawks.
| RB T.J. Duckett, Rush: 1 - 4 - 0 |
Duckett was a non factor in this game and only saw the field on a short yardage situation.
| WR Bobby Engram, Rec: 2 - 34 - 0 (4 targets) |
He ran good routes from the slot position and was able to catch two balls for 34 yards to lead all receivers.
| WR Deion Branch, Rec: 1 - 11 - 0 (5 targets) |
Branch was blanketed throughout the game by corners Shawn Spring and Carlos Rogers. His lone catch was a pretty slant route where he was lead perfectly. The pass was likely Hasselbeck's best throw of the game.
| WR Koren Robinson, Rec: 1 - 14 - 0 (5 targets) |
Of all of the receivers, it seemed like Robinson and Hasselbeck were not on the same page. Robinson was only able to catch one of his targets. His last target of the day was a key interception by Shawn Springs that effectively ended the game. Matt Hasselbeck was visible upset and made hand gestures that suggested he thought Robinson would have run a different route. Robinson's lone catch was a very nice diving grab over the middle.
| WR Courtney Taylor, Rec: 1 - 6 - 0 (1 targets) |
Taylor saw the field in four wide sets and was able to catch his lone target for six yards.
| TE John Carlson, Rec: 2 - 14 - 1 (2 targets) |
Carlson was able to score on one of his two catches. It was a nicely run corner route that beat defenders Chris Horton and Rocky McIntosh for a fairly easy score.
| PK Olindo Mare 1 - 2 FG, 2 - 2 XP, 5 points |
Mare scored five points on two successful extra points and a 45 field goal. He did have a miss wide right from 53 yards out.
| SEA Rush Defense |
The under sized front seven of this group got bullied and pushed around the entire game. Stud running back Clinton Portis and company went for a whopping 187 yards. The Redskins offense dominated the time of possession, keeping the ball over 38 minutes.
| SEA Pass Defense |
They did a nice job of limiting Santana Moss from big plays and Chris Cooley was also held in check for the most part. They surrendered one touchdown and a total of 206 passing yards.