Monday, September 21, 2009

mo field goals mo problems...

So the Redskins failed to score a touchdown yesterday but still managed to get the win.

From the second the game ended I have been wondering about how often that happens. Since it's still pretty annoying to sit at a computer desk with this sling on my arm I waited until today at work so I could get paid to look it up.

I mean it usually takes at least one 7 pointer to get the W in the NFL. Funny how going into the game the big Jim Zorn stat was all about how his offense had yet to score 30 points in a game. He then promptly goes out and can't even get double digits. Awesome.

(I'm now searching for the last time the 'Skins won a game w/o the aid of a touchdown.)

2005: Washington 9 Chicago 7

Well that's not too long ago. I should have remembered that. I was at that miserable game.

FedEx has been the location of three games ending 9-7 this decade. The 'Skins are 2-1 in such games. The lone loss resulted in Norv Turner's job.

(I'm now searching for the 2nd most recent time the 'Skins won a game w/o having to kick an extra point.)

1992: Washington 15 Minnesota 13

And that was on the road!

More nerdy stats: The last two times the Redskins won a game without scoring a touchdown they have gone on to not only make the playoffs, but to win a road playoff game. I'd be stunned if that stat held up this season.

I'd also like to point out that we are heading into Week 3 and Hunter Smith, the punter, is leading the team in rushing touchdowns.

That's awesome.

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