Titans, despite no wins, have 'Skins' attention Oct 15, 2006
The Tennessee Titans come to FedEx Field this afternoon a week after losing their closest game, 14-13, to the Indianapolis Colts, with a rookie quarterback in Vince Young who has recently shown flashes of future stardom and a veteran coach in Jeff Fisher who has been known to do the unpredictable. "You've got to be ready on almost every play," Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Bold Predictions: Grind 'Em Up Oct 14, 2006
06--The FedEx Field turf should be pretty well traveled patch of grass on Sunday after the Skins and Titans are finished with it ... The Redskins last nine games are against NFC opponents, but first there are AFC games against the Colts in Indianapolis on October 22 and their contest at FedEx Field this Sunday against the. (WarpathInsiders.com)
NFL Preview - Tennessee (0-5) at Washington (2-3) Oct 13, 2006
The rookie quarterback will be back in the D.C. area under decidedly different circumstances this Sunday when his new team, the Tennessee Titans, squares off against the Washington Redskins in a non-conference matchup from FedEx Field. It was a brutal first month of the season for the Titans, one of only four winless teams through the first five weeks of play. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Young unfazed by life in NFL (David Elfin) Oct 13, 2006
"We keep hearing about the hype, about the NFL," said Young, whose team faces the Redskins on Sunday at FedEx Field. "To me, it's just guys out there working a little bit harder [than they did in college] because they've got to pay bills." Titans coach Jeff Fisher kept Young's longtime mentor, Steve McNair, on the bench for two years after picking him first in the 1995 draft. (Washington Times, DC)
Is 0-16 possible this year? (Dan Daly) Oct 13, 2006
One of the less-than-fearsome foursome, the 0-5 Titans, will be at FedEx Field on Sunday. The others are the 0-5 Lions, the 0-4 Bucs and, last and certainly least, the 0-4 Raiders. (Washington Times, DC)
Once again, Redskins turn to nomad kicker Oct 12, 2006
ASHBURN--So maybe it wasn't quite FedEx Field ... FedEx Field, Landover, Md. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Randle El has had little impact Oct 11, 2006
That challenge will be there again this week, as Washington (2-3) tries to recover from its discouraging performance against the Giants and prepares for Sunday's game at FedEx Field against the winless Tennessee Titans (0-5). While getting Randle El involved in the offense hasn't been as big a quandary as with the team's other new wide receiver, Brandon Lloyd, the former Indiana quarterback who threw a touchdown pass for the Pittsburgh Steelers in last season's Super Bowl agreed last week that... (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Williams shares bond with Fisher (David Elfin) Oct 11, 2006
The 0-5 Titans visit FedEx Field on Sunday, destined for their third straight season with double-digit losses. Fisher now is at risk of losing the job he has held since November 1994. (Washington Times, DC)
'Skins look to find groove Oct 10, 2006
Can Washington (2-3) get back in sync for Sunday's game against the still winless but seemingly improved Tennessee Titans (0-5) at FedEx Field. Given what Tennessee did in Indianapolis, grabbing a 10-0 lead on the unbeaten Colts before losing, 14-13, the Redskins aren't taking the Titans lightly. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Lost in the swamp Oct 9, 2006
The Redskins, by contrast, were 2-2 and face a lightweight Titans team at FedEx Field on Sunday. The Giants didn't produce much in the first half, settling for three field goals. (Washington Times, DC)
Porous defense not much to talk about Oct 9, 2006
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The Tennessee Titans come to FedEx Field this Sunday, and the timing couldn't be better for the Redskins. The Titans have a quarterback who's still in nursery school, rookie Vince Young, and that might be the only kind of offense Gregg Williams' defense can handle right now. (Washington Times, DC)
Arrington seeks validity against old mates Oct 8, 2006
His jersey was the one most frequently purchased during his time in D.C., and still may be the easiest to find on game day at FedEx Field. But all good things must come to an end--in this case a bitter and unpleasant end. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Frederick furniture maker drawn westw... Oct 6, 2006
Cornerstone's project resum also includes jobs at Camp David, the White House and in federal buildings in Washington, as well as some furnishings at FedEx Field, the home of the Washington Redksins. . (Frederick News-Post)
Finally healthy again, 'Skins Hall finds range Oct 5, 2006
Hall also heard the boos from the fans at FedEx Field when he missed a couple of field-goal tries during a preseason scrimmage against the Ravens, and heard them grow louder the night he missed a potential game-tying 48-yard attempt to seal a 19-16, season-opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The confidence Redskins coach Joe Gibbs had in Hall, or the kicker had in himself, never wavered. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Ageless K Andersen wins NFC weekly honor Oct 5, 2006
In one of the most exciting games of the young season, Moss helped ensure the fans went home happy, helping the Redskins to a thrilling 36-30 overtime win against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FedEx Field. Moss' game-winning 68-yard touchdown reception from quarterback 1:49 into overtime ended a spectacular day for the wide receiver, who totaled four receptions for 138 yards and three touchdowns in the win. (NFL.com)
Inside Slant, Notes, Quotes, Strategy, Etc. Oct 5, 2006
The Giants are well aware of Moss' prowess, anyway, considering he caught five balls for 160 yards and three touchdowns against them in last year's meeting at FedEx Field, a 35-20 Redskins win. A move to bump-and-run coverage would be a good start. (GiantInsider.net)
Portis carries offensive burden Oct 4, 2006
Or how about the multiple blocks Portis made Sunday on one play - freeing Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss for the first of his three catch-and-run touchdowns - in a 36-30 overtime victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FedEx Field. Portis isn't being paid more than $4 million a year to tackle or block, but to be the featured running back in Washington's offense. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
The Tuesday Take: Best Game Ever at FedEx? Oct 4, 2006
06--Was the Redskins thrilling OT win over the Jags the best game ever played at FedEx Field ... Believe it or not, the Redskins are playing their tenth season at FedEx Field ... In fact, one could argue that this was the best game ever played at FedEx Field (previously known as Jack Kent Cooke Stadium and, briefly in 1999, as Redskins Stadium). (WarpathInsiders.com)
Orange shirts versus Redskins Oct 3, 2006
I was lucky enough to be able to spend my last Sunday afternoon in a box suite at FedEx Field where I watched my boys, the Washington Redskins, pull off a thrilling 36-30 overtime victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. As I reminisce about that glorious Sunday afternoon that put the Redskins at 2-2, and right in the thick of things in the NFC East, a few thoughts come to mind about the striking differences between watching a game at Scott Stadium versus FedEx Field ... No. 3: On a related note:... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Redskins hope overtime victory a sign team is learning how to win Oct 3, 2006
And on Sunday, with the early-autumn sun creeping below the top of FedEx Field, Moss made it known that his record-breaking 2005 season was more of a trend than an anomaly. The ridiculously quick wideout caught four passes for 138 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Redskins to a thrilling and important 36-30 overtime victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
A Moss-terful game Oct 2, 2006
And with 13:12 left in overtime at FedEx Field, that's what Brunell did. On a second-and-13 from the Redskins' 32 yard-line, Brunell looked toward Moss near the left sideline. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Skins serve notice Oct 2, 2006
WASHINGTON - A Washington Redskins team that was deeply worried just two weeks ago now has the full attention of the NFL after a fireworks-filled offensive explosion that shredded the proud defense of the Jacksonville Jaguars, 36-30, in overtime yesterday at FedEx Field. The same talent-drenched offense that didn't work in preseason, then fizzled against Minnesota and Dallas in two defeats, has announced itself with a thunderclap. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Redskins jettison Jags Oct 2, 2006
Coming off a 34-point performance in Week 3 against Houston, the Redskins followed that with a 36-30 overtime victory over Jacksonville Sunday at FedEx Field. "I said before the game that this game would have a lot to say about this year," Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said. (USA Today -- Sports)
For 'Skins, OT win's a thrill Oct 2, 2006
It was the first overtime touchdown for the Redskins at home since the day FedEx Field opened in 1997 against the Arizona Cardinals. It was just the sort of win - as Brunell and his wildly-celebrating teammates suggested - that the Redskins craved. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Moss' TD In OT Lifts Redskins Over Jags Oct 2, 2006
(Sports Network) - Santana Moss caught a 68-yard touchdown pass from Mark Brunell just under two minutes into overtime, as the Washington Redskins ( - ) downed the Jacksonville Jaguars, 36-30, at FedEx Field. Washington won the coin toss, opted to take the ball to start OT and Clinton Portis ran for 17 yards on the first two plays. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jags lose in overtime to Redskins Oct 2, 2006
A few seconds later, the Redskins were celebrating a wild 36-30 overtime triumph at FedEx Field. A few moments earlier, the Jags had been toasting their 10-point fourth-quarter rally to get the game to overtime. (Orlando Sentinel)
New additions get defensive (Barker Davis) Oct 2, 2006
Paced by strong outings from pricey offseason additions Andre Carter and Adam Archuleta, the Redskins' stop unit responded to a week of listening to Jacksonville defensive plaudits by recording a season-high four sacks and limiting the Jaguars to 33 rushing yards in yesterday's 36-30 victory at FedEx Field. "As a free agent, I know why the Redskins brought me in -- to rush the passer -- and it was frustrating the first few weeks not to get there," said Carter, the defensive end who recorded 32... (Washington Times)
Major escape (Patrick Stevens) Oct 2, 2006
Moss caught a 68-yard touchdown pass from Brunell in overtime to clinch a 36-30 victory at FedEx Field, the last of Moss' three scoring plays in the game. "I said, 'Just throw the ball up. I'm not saying I'm going to come down with all of them, but give me a chance.' And that's what Mark did," Moss said. (Washington Times)
Will real 'Skins please stand up? Oct 1, 2006
The scoreboard operator at FedEx Field might as well bring a book to work with him today, because he may get bored. Only five teams allow fewer points a game than the Jags, and that's despite having already played two top-10 offenses. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Brunell: 'Skins need 'A' game vs. Jaguars Oct 1, 2006
The Redskins are still climbing out of an 0-2 hole from losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys, and today's home game at FedEx Field against the Jacksonville Jaguars could be a catalyst for Washington becoming a playoff team or a step toward a forgettable season. "The difference between 2-2 and 1-3 is a big difference," said quarterback Mark Brunell, coming off a game in which he completed an NFL single-game record 22 consecutive passes but also one in which he suffered a gash in his... (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Jags shut down rushers Oct 1, 2006
And he'll be the center of Jacksonville's attention at FedEx Field. "He had a big game last week , so I'm sure he's looking forward to having another one, and we're looking forward to shutting him down," Jags middle linebacker Mike Peterson said. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Gerry Dulac's NFL Forecast / Week 4 Oct 1, 2006
When:4:15 p.m., FedEx Field. The skinny: Mark Brunell completed an NFL-record 22 consecutive passes against the Texans. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NFL Preview - Jacksonville (2-1) at Washington (1-2) Sep 29, 2006
The Washington Redskins earned their first win of the season last week, and will try to continue the trend on Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars come to town for a non-conference matchup at FedEx Field ... Just like Portis and Betts preparing for a tough defense, Jacksonville running backs Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor will have their work cut out for them at FedEx Field ... The Skins are glad to be back at FedEx Field after consecutive trips to Texas, and sport an offense desperate to... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Rookies bring stopping power Sep 29, 2006
Golston isn't going to change his approach for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FedEx Field, when Salave'a could reclaim his starting position. Salave'a began participating in individual drills Wednesday and in team drills yesterday, and has been upgraded to probable. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Brunell not bitter toward Jacksonville (Ryan O'Halloran) Sep 29, 2006
The time that has passed since the trade -- nearly three years -- and the location of the game, FedEx Field, has made the Brunell-Jaguars reunion special, but not overly emotional, and certainly not something where Brunell wants to get back at coach Jack Del Rio and Co. "If I was a year out of Jacksonville, this would be tough," Brunell said. "If we were playing down there, it would be tough." Brunell missed practice again yesterday because of a left elbow laceration sustained at Houston. (Washington Times)
Early tests under fire Sep 28, 2006
Washington Redskins rookie Kedric Golston (64) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller (7) during the teams' preseason game at FedEx Field last month ... Sunday, 4:15 p.m. FedEx Field, Landover, Md. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
For 'Skins' Brunell, past will be present when Jaguars visit Sep 28, 2006
On Sunday at FedEx Field, the careers of the two quarterbacks will connect again, when Leftwich comes home to play in the Washington area for the first time since high school and Brunell plays against his former team, also for the first time ... "It's a different team, different coaches, the fact that we're out there at FedEx Field is a little different," said Brunell, who is coming off a game in which he completed an NFL record 22 straight passes in Sunday's 31-15 win at Houston. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Making the offensive leap (Ryan O'Halloran) Sep 28, 2006
This Sunday, they get a chance against a varsity outfit when the Jacksonville Jaguars visit FedEx Field. The Jaguars rank third in total defense and fourth against the run. (Washington Times)
Top 10 NFL StadiumsCan anything leap Lambeau? Sep 27, 2006
"Biggest Disappointment -FedEx Field, Washington Andrew: "As you approach the building, the whole tailgating experience -- there were guys in their pressed Dockers, sipping wine and tapping on their PDA. You wanted the smell of sausage and people tossing footballs. There was none of that. (ESPN -- Football)
Redskins' offensive line a driving force in win Sep 27, 2006
But the offensive line knows it will have to play better to win on Sunday, when the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) visit FedEx Field. Unlike the Texans, who have the NFL's worst defense, the Jaguars are ranked third overall and are equally strong against the run as they are against the pass. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Jags following familiar pursuit Sep 27, 2006
The process of weeklong study and practice prep, of letting go of the previous week's outcome within 24 hours of its conclusion, and of self-motivation and self-believe, began again Monday for Sunday's date with the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. It will be the first time the Jags have seen former franchise quarterback Mark Brunell since he left the Jags after the 2003 season. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Win lifts Redskins' spirits Sep 26, 2006
After gaining 495 yards against the team with the league's worst defense, the Redskins will meet Brunell's former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, at FedEx Field on Sunday. In their 21-14 loss Sunday at Indianapolis, the Jaguars held Colts quarterback Peyton Manning to a season-low 219 yards passing on 14 completions in 31 attempts. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Salave'a expected to play Sunday (David Elfin) Sep 26, 2006
Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said yesterday he expects injured defensive tackle Joe Salave'a to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at FedEx Field. Salave'a, suffering from a strained calf, said "they darn near" had to strap him down to prevent him from playing in the Redskins' 31-15 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. (Washington Times, DC)
Brunell answers with a record Sep 25, 2006
A look ahead // The Redskins come home for a game against Jacksonville on Sunday at FedEx Field. It will be the first time Brunell will play against his former team, which gladly took the third-round draft pick Washington sent it in 2004 while the Jaguars were getting ready to turn the starting job over to Byron Leftwich. (SunSpot.net)
A win — but consider the source (David Elfin) Sep 25, 2006
A: We'll find out Sunday at FedEx Field. If they can find a way to beat Jacksonville, they will be 2-2 heading to Giants Stadium, their House of Horrors since Gibbs Version 2. (Washington Times, DC)
Redskins 411: Redskins vs. Texans Game Scout Sep 24, 2006
Redskins beat the expansion Texans 26-10 at FedEx Field in the meaningless penultimate game of 2002. 2006 rankings: Redskins: offense 25th (18th rush, 25th pass); defense 23rd (18th rush, 21st pass). (WarpathInsiders.com)
NFL Notebook: No joking: Andersen returns to Falcons Sep 21, 2006
Advocates for the deaf are suing the team to get it to offer closed-captioning during games at FedEx Field. Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Relievers to receivers at RFK Sep 20, 2006
Washington The Redskins have been gone for a decade, having moved to FedEx Field in suburban Landover, Md. but pass patterns are being run at RFK Stadium again. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Keys' stadium getting new playing field Sep 20, 2006
Among the fields they have worked on are Washington Redskins' FedEx Field and Hughes Stadium at Morgan State University. Mr. Teates recalled some unusual projects. (Frederick News-Post)
Deaf Redskins fans demand play-by-play captioning Sep 18, 2006
FedEx Field for failing to provide captioning for announcements made over the public address system before, during, and after home games. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Redskins-Cowboys means trying to avoid 0-2 Sep 17, 2006
But that is what is at stake after the Cowboys opened their season with a 24-17 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday, and the Redskins followed the next night with a 19-16 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field. As usual, there are mini-soap operas swirling around each team in the aftermath of their respective failures. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
The Flip Side Sep 16, 2006
Hoop it up You knew Jamie Foxx showed up in the Monday Night Football booth at FedEx Field this week, but there was another sports-related, Washington-area sighting of the actor. According to the Web site of the George Washington University student newspaper, The GW Hatchet, Foxx and some companions played about an hour of basketball at the university's Health and Wellness Center. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Sore Portis downgraded to doubtful against Dallas Sep 16, 2006
Portis played in Monday's season-opening 19-16 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field after missing all but one series of the preseason with a partially dislocated left shoulder, but apparently he won't play tomorrow on the road against the Dallas Cowboys. The Redskins downgraded Portis from questionable to doubtful after lingering soreness kept Portis off the practice field for most of the serious drills this week. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Rep. Ney Pleads Guilty in Ongoing Abramoff-Related Corruption Probe Sep 16, 2006
In the plea, Ney admitted he had frequently accepted free meals and drinks at Abramoff's restaurant, Signatures, and took free tickets to concerts and sporting events using Abramoff's box suites at the Verizon Center, FedEx Field and Camden Yards. In exchange for these gifts, Ney agreed to add language favoring Abramoff's clients into pending bills, according to Ney's plea documents. (Law.com)
Secondary is 1st concern Sep 15, 2006
The foibles of the secondary were the focal point of the criticism heaped on the defense after the Washington Redskins lost to the Minnesota Vikings, 19-16, Monday night at FedEx Field. The injury to Shawn Springs that kept the veteran cornerback out of the season opener, the glaring mistakes by Carlos Rogers and the penalties, particularly two against safety Sean Taylor, were all part of the defensive breakdowns. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Carucci: Falcons soar in first power poll Sep 15, 2006
Minnesota 1-0 : It might not have been a thing of beauty, but winning a primetime opener at FedEx Field is a huge accomplishment, especially with a first-time head coach. 12. (NFL.com)
Is the Rivaly Dead? Sep 15, 2006
By WarpathDate: Sep 14, 2006 As the crowd groaned and began leaving FedEx Field following the late 19-16 loss to Minnesota, one lone fan chanted "We want Dallas. We want Dallas." He quickly stopped when no one else joined. to read the rest of this story. (WarpathInsiders.com)
With Louis Vuitton, GW and Air Jordan, Foxx balls Sep 14, 2006
Foxx was spotted at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. taking in the Monday Night Football game between the Redskins and Minnesota Vikings from the owner's box with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Brown said. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Secondary more like sieve Sep 13, 2006
Prioleau had torn his ACL on the opening kickoff of Washington's 19-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field. "This is a professional organization and we're professional athletes," said Prioleau, who will miss the remainder of the season. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Audio: Childress Assesses Season Opener Sep 13, 2006
The Vikings came away from FedEx Field in Washington, D.C. with a win and no major injuries to report. In our first segment of audio from head coach Brad Childress, he discusses the game in general, the return game, using multiple weapons and how played, as the rookie safety was inserted into the starting lineup when safety was benched for disciplinary reasons. (VikingUpdate.com)
Mistakes flag down Redskins Sep 13, 2006
The Washington Redskins handed out American flags to the record crowd of 90,608 at FedEx Field as part of the 9/11 ceremony before Monday's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. During the course of a 19-16 defeat for the Redskins, red and yellow flags were in abundance for the struggling home team. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Pivot Point--The Redskins' Lost Opportunity Sep 13, 2006
The Redskins led 10-6, FedEx Field was rocking and Al Saunders offense was rolling. On the next play from scrimmage the pass rush got to for one of the few times all night. (WarpathInsiders.com)
GameBlog Redskins vs. Vikings Sep 13, 2006
From a packed and rowdy FedEx Field, kicks off to start the season. Frost gets off a knuckleball that bounces into the end zone. (WarpathInsiders.com)
Redskins in 'tough situation' (David Elfin) Sep 13, 2006
That was the Washington Redskins' party line yesterday in the wake of Monday's 19-16 season-opening defeat at FedEx Field to Minnesota after an atrocious 0-4 preseason that might not have been so meaningless after all. "Don't try to overcomplicate it," running backs coach Earnest Byner said. (Washington Times)
Redskins fans snarl traffic at rush hour (Michael Hunsberger) Sep 12, 2006
Evening rush-hour commuters battled long delays on the Capital Beltway last night as fans flocked to FedEx Field to watch the Washington Redskins take on the Minnesota Vikings in the season's first Monday Night Football game ... Brad Stover, 42, of Tysons Corner, said it took him two hours and 30 minutes to get to FedEx Field last night. (Washington Times, DC)
