Recap: The slumping Redskins, owners of a 6-6 record and losers of three straight games, hosted the improving New York Giants. Still, Washington was in position to sweep this series for the first time since 2011. Mark Sanchez would be Jay Gruden’s third different starting quarterback this season as Colt McCoy broke his leg on Monday night at Philadelphia. The 10-year pro hit on only six of his 14 tosses for 38 yards and two interceptions (1 returned for a score) and was sacked five time before eventually taking a seat. But Washington’s defense had its issues as well as Greg Manusky’s unit had zero answers for Giants’ running back Saquon Barkley.
Next Week: The Redskins head to Jacksonville for the first time since 2010. It is the first of two straight road games for Gruden’s team vs. AFC South foes, with a trip to Nashville the following week. It’s worth noting that in 2018 that Washington has already lost to the Colts and Texans, both of those contest at FedExField.
Playoff hopes: The losses of quarterbacks Alex Smith and Colt McCoy have had devastating consequences for a team that four games that not long ago was leading the NFC East. And the lack of offensive production by Gruden’s club has made it difficult for a defensive unit that was off to a very promising start this season.
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