The Washington Redskins may have come away from FedExField feeling more like winners than losers, despite technically suffering a 27-24 preseason loss against the New England Patriots. Washington's secondary was largely eaten alive in first half play by Tom Brady but an Albert Haynesworth hit stopped Brady from seeing second half action.
The real optimism came though from starting quarterback Jason Campbell who was on his game, going 13 completions for 22 attempts with 209 yards gained in just over a half of action. The passing yardage doesn't count a Campbell touchdown score on a 4 yard run to narrow the deficit to 17-14 late in the second quarter.
Little light was shed on the competition for Redskins third string quarterback. Colt Brennan threw a 99 yard interception, returned for a New England touchdown but later recovered to spearhead a third quarter TD drive finished by a 33 yard pass to Marko Mitchell. Chase Daniel did not see any action nor did second stringer Todd Collins.
With Campbell and other starters only likely to make token appearances in the finale, the focus will shift primarily to the second and third stringers next Thursday as Washington closes preseason play at the Jacksonville Jaguars.Labels: jason campbell, pro football, sports, washington nationals
