Found November 08, 2009 on
Redskins Insider:
PLAYERS:
Albert Haynesworth,
Matt Ryan,
Tony Gonzalez,
Clinton Portis,
Jason Campbell,
Kroy Biermann
TEAMS: Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos
TEAMS: Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos
The Falcons got the ball to start the game, gained five yards without even running a play -- Albert Haynesworth jumped offsides -- and quickly moved downfield. After a 33-yard run by running back Michael Turner gave Atlanta a first down at the Washington 17, the Redskins' defense stiffened a bit, and forced a fourth-and-1 situation at the 8. The Falcons appeared content to try to draw the Redskins offside, but ultimately call timeout and kick a field goal. But Haynesworth bit on the hard count of Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, and suddenly the Falcons had first and goal from the 4. Two plays later, Ryan found tight end Tony Gonzalez on a play-action pass, and the Falcons led 7-0 after a 74-yard drive. The Redskins' first possession: 1-yard run from Clinton Portis, no gain for Portis, and a sack of Jason Campbell by Atlanta defensive end Kroy Biermann, who
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