Redskins Not Playing Spoiler

So there was that. In Monday Night Football, the Redskins got crushed by the NY Giants 45-12. There's nothing positive to report for the team. Defense played awful from the beginning and the offense reverted back to the squad we knew from earlier this season.

In a bizarre twist right before halftime, the Redskins opted to go for a fake punt twice. Yes, similar to earlier in the season, they set formation to run a fake. The Giants called a timeout. When play resumed, it was still the fake on. This time however, Hunter Smith threw an interception. So for those of you scoring at home, Smith has the following stats, 1/2, 35 yard, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 Rushing TD this season. I calculate the passer rating as 75. I think Brady Quinn might be jealous.

Aside from the trick plays, the regular plays were simply awful. Nothing to write home about. The defense looked like they were playing prevent the entire game, essentially providing a 5 yard cushion for every Giants receiver. The offense sputtered and only had the ball for 1:26 by the end of the first quarter. Pathetic.

The Redskins were poised to spoil the playoff chances, or at least diminish the playoff seedings of their last 3 opponents. We've helped the Giants move closer. Next week is Dallas, who upset the Saints over the weekend and stopped their regular December fall down. It's time for the Redskins to step and play. Bruce Allen is watching, and it may well determine whether some of these players are back next season.