PLAYERS:
Robert Griffin,
Tom Brady,
Aaron Rodgers,
Ben Roethlisberger,
Josh Morgan,
Luke Hughes,
Jovan Belcher,
Mark Sanchez,
Rex Ryan,
Greg McElroy,
Charlie Batch,
Drew Brees,
Andrew Luck,
Adrian Peterson,
Peyton Manning,
Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins, Oakland Athletics, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, Baylor Bears, Stanford Cardinal
TEAMS: New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins, Oakland Athletics, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, Baylor Bears, Stanford Cardinal
Robert Griffin III isn’t your ordinary NFL quarterback. He’s so much more. And with the Redskins now at 6-6, NFC playoff contenders better start saying their prayers.
The NFC East got a helluva lot more interesting on Monday night, as Griffin led the Redskins to a late-game comeback win over the Giants. Now, Griffin has Washington neck and neck with the Cowboys and within shouting distance — which actually translates into just one game — of the division-leading Giants.
That means that with a quarter of the season remaining, which doesn’t look all that daunting mind you, Griffin has the Redskins in prime position for a playoff push.
Not only is Washington within one game of the NFC East crown, and holding the would-be division tiebreaker, but they’re also just a game back of Seattle for the second wild card spot. So, even with Mike Shanahan‘s blessing to “evaluate” for next season already on the table, the Redskins are positioning themselves nicely.
With plenty of momentum already be...
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Earlier in the week, Robert Griffin III previewed the new Adidas crazyquick football cleat that will become available in Spring 2013. From adidas public relations contact Michael Ehrlich: Hitting stores in Spring 2013, the adidas crazyquick is a revolution in football cleat traction technology and features a QUICKFRAME plate which includes: QuickStuds: Improve traction during cuts...
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Robert Griffin III isn’t coming up to save this poor Redskins fan from repeatedly getting punched in the face by these two New York Giants’ fans.
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RGIII: God is on our side
Want to know how the Washington Redskins are pulling of one miraculous win after another that has one of the worst teams in the NFL last season on the cusp of a potential playoff spot?
Robert Griffin III knows how...and he says the team needs to give their thanks to a higher power.
"God's on our side," Griffin said Tuesday, according to The USA Today.
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Robert Griffin III’s Presence Spurs Wizards to Victory Over Heat for Just Second Win of Season (Photo)
RGIII is a pretty big deal.
On Monday night, Robert Griffin III led his Washington Redskins to a 17-16 win over the New York Giants, moving the team to 6-6 and keeping their faint playoff hopes alive for at least another week. In the game, Griffin went 13-for-21 passing for 163 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, adding 72 yards in five carries on the ground, as well.
Despite...
The Assist: Robert Griffin III courtside for Heat vs. Wizards
Robert Griffin III and his fianceé were spotted courtside for Wizards vs. Heat. Perhaps the Wizards took inspiration from RG3 on the sidelines as they defeated the Heat 105-101 even though LeBron James had his 33rd triple-double. King James stat line for the night, 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. The Heat take on [...]
Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck Have Stolen Headlines, But Russell Wilson Deserves Just As Much Hype
Because Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III were the No. 1 and 2 overall picks in the draft, it’s understandable that they’re generating the most hype. But don’t forget the rookie quarterback that everyone doubted that’s playing out in the Pacific Northwest, who’s putting up just as many wins and impressive stats.
Russell Wilson may not have the Olympic-level speed that...
Redskins defeat Giants 17-16 at FedEx Field
“We won the game. That’s all that matters” said Robert Griffin III after the Redskins pulled off an upset of the NFC East leading Giants.
With Monday nights win the Washington Redskins remain in contention for a NFC Wild Card spot and still have a chance to win the NFC East at 6-6. The loss drops the Giants to 7-5.
The Giants were a three point favorite entering the game. The...
Redskins Tuesday AM Pundit Report
The Redskins Monday Tuesday AM pundit report is here. The Washington Redskins, led by rookie QB Robert Griffin III, WR Pierre Garcon, and some nifty offensive line play, extended their winning streak to 3 straight, all over NFC East Division rivals, and pulled their season record to 6-6, just one game behind the Giants for the division lead. The Redskins defeated the Giants at...
The Fifth Quarter: Redskins 17 Giants 16
Photo from Bleacher Report
It Was Over When... On third and three with just over one minute left in regulation, the Redskin called TB Alfred Morris' number for the 22nd and final time of the game and he plowed over the left side of the offensive line, gashing through the Giants defense and diving forward for six yards. It was first down and the Redskins and Robert Griffin...
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