Getback: The Redskins Dynasty

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Fletcher practices, expects to start Sunday vs. Jets (Oct 11, 2011)

LANDOVER, M.D-- Redskins middle linebacker London Fletcher participated in his first practice in about a month on Tuesday. He suffered an abdominal tear during the first series of the opening day game against the Rams.

"I feel like I'm 100% again." Fletcher said after the practice. "I started things a little slow at first but by the time we were all done I felt like I was back to a high level. I really feel good about playing this Sunday."

Fletcher is listed as probable & is expected to start this Sunday against the Jets.

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THOMAS AMAZES IN 'SKINS 3RD WIN IN A ROW

The 2011 Redskins are continuing to surprise many early this season. This time they took on the Jets in a match up between two 1 loss teams, with the ‘Skins in the end remaining with just 1 loss. Washington forced the Jets to settle for four field goals in the 28-12 victory. Jets QB Mark Sanchez was held to only 57 yards passing, his lowest total of the year, & the running game kept it competitive but it wouldn’t be enough for them to make a comeback late.

The star of the game was Redskins wideout Devin Thomas, his 6 receptions for 162 yards & 2 touchdowns was what propelled the ‘Skins lead & kept the momentum going throughout. After his first TD catch & a Graham Gano field goal, the Jets began chipping away at the lead. They forced a Cam Newton fumble late in the 2nd quarter & continued hitting field goals. At the middle of the 3rd the Jets pulled into a 17-12 score. Then at the closing seconds of the 3rd quarter Cam Newton threw a 69 yard bomb to Thomas for his second touchdown. Newton then ran in the two point conversion to make it 25-12.

Another highlight for the ‘Skins was the return of defensive captain & linebacker London Fletcher. He had 6 tackles but his presence was certainly felt during the game. Getting some key tackles for losses down the stretch that helped seal the game. Up next for the Redskins is a showdown with fellow 3-1 team the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football.

Oct 9, 2011 - NYJ at WSH
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Jets (3-2)	3	6	3	0	12
Redskins (3-1)	7	10	8	3	28

Team Stats Comparison
NYJ		WSH
154	Total Offense	373
107	Rushing Yards	114
47	Passing Yards	259
7	First Downs	15
25	Punt Return Yards	29
117	Kick Return Yards	82
296	Total Yards	484
1 (+2)	Turnovers	3 (-2)
2-14 (14%)	3rd Down Converstion	9-14 (64%)
0	4th Down Conversion	0
0	2-Point Conversion	1-1 (100%)
0/2	Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	1/1
1-5	Penalties	3-23
19:52	Posession Time	28:08

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		NYJ	WSH
6:05	(WSH) L. Johnson 3 YD TD Run (Gano Kick)	0	7
2:37	(NYJ) D. Carpenter 28 YD FG	3	7
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		NYJ	WSH
11:54	(WSH) D. Thomas 39 YD TD Pass from C. Newton (Gano Kick)	3	14
6:28	(WSH) G. Gano 38 YD FG	3	17
1:50	(NYJ) D. Carpenter 41 YD FG	6	17
1:05	(NYJ) D. Carpenter 46 YD FG	9	17
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		NYJ	WSH
6:06	(NYJ) D. Carpenter 34 YD FG	12	17
0:00	(WSH) D. Thomas 69 YD TD Pass from C. Newton (2 Point Conv Good)	12	25
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		NYJ	WSH
1:51	(WSH) G. Gano 54 YD FG	12	28

Jets Boxscore
PASSING	RATING	C/ATT	YDS	TD/INT	AVG
M. Sanchez	43.8	7/20	57	0	35%
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
S. Greene	19	95	5.0	0	14
L. Tomlinson	4	1	.2	0	1
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
S. Greene	2	12	6.0	0	8
J. Cotchery	2	27	13.5	0	23
DEFENSIVE	TACK	SACK	INT	PDEF	TD
D. Harris	9	1	0	0	0
M. Huff	8	0	0	0	0
A. Cromartie	6	0	0	1	0
KICKING	FGM/A	PCT	LONG	XPM/A	PTS
D. Carpenter	4/4	100%	46	0	12

Redskins Boxscore
PASSING	RATING	C/ATT	YDS	TD/INT	AVG
C. Newton	122.1	16/26	269	2/0	61%
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
J. Norwood	22	44	2.0	0	9
C. Newton	7	56	7.9	0	32
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
D. Thomas	6	162	27.0	2	69
C. Cooley	3	28	9.3	0	15
DEFENSIVE	TACK	SACK	INT	PDEF	TD
L. Landry	7	0	0	0	0
R. McIntosh	6	0	0	0	0
L. Fletcher	6	0	0	0	0
KICKING	FGM/A	PCT	LONG	XPM/A	PTS
G. Gano	2/2	100%	54	2/2	8

Notes:
-The 'Skins defense allowed only 154 yards in offense, the lowest total this season so far.
-All the Redskins turnovers came from fumbles. One from Cam Newton & two from Jerious Norwood.
-The Jets only turnover was a fumble by Mark Sanchez caused & recovered by Jevon Kearse.

[Bolts Boy 123]

I'm really liking this dynasty! Keep up the good work!

[DJG]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bolts Boy 123

I'm really liking this dynasty! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the feedback!

[DJG]

Week 5 Scores

MIA 14 (2-3)
BUF 17 (2-3)

NO 44 (2-3)
CAR 10 (1-3)

PHI 27 (1-3)
DAL 20 (1-4)

DEN 7 (2-3)
JAX 15 (3-2)

ARI 31 (3-2)
CIN 38 (3-2)

OAK 29 (1-4)
DET 10 (0-4)

CLE 13 (3-2)
BAL 30 (4-1)

STL 21 (2-3)
PIT 34 (2-2)

NYG 22 (2-2)
MIN 29 (4-1)

ATL 37 (2-3)
GB 23 (2-3)

KC 20 (2-3)
CHI 23 (4-1) OT

TEN 20 (1-4)
IND 26 (4-0)

SEA 20 (2-3)
SF 29 (1-3)

Offensive Player of the Week:
Drew Brees QB (NO): 34 FOR 45 314 YARDS 5 TDS

Defensive Player of the Week:
Lawrence Jackson LE (SEA): 3 TACKLES 1 SACK 1 FORCED FUMBLE

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Week 5 Notable Injuries

WR Brandon Tate (GB): Dislocated Ankle (3 Weeks)
LOLB Mike Vrabel (KC): Torn Pectoral (Out for the Season)
LT Demetrius Bell (BUF): Torn Tricep (Out for the Season)
SS Gerald Alexander (DET): Broken Wrist (4 Weeks)

[Sammy2007]

keep going. i like this dynasty.
one question: i´m playing ps3 as well...how did you get Thomas to jump into the endzone like that?
the best i get out of my players is holding up the ball.

[DJG]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sammy2007

keep going. i like this dynasty. one question: i´m playing ps3 as well...how did you get Thomas to jump into the endzone like that? the best i get out of my players is holding up the ball.

If you press the square button right before he hits the endzone they'll usually do a awesome dive or sort of a half flip over the goal line. Thanks for the props man.