New England Patriots at Washington Redskins (October 25, 1981)

Game Recap

In a week 8 meeting in Washington, the Redskins authored a 24-22 win against the Patriots. after tight in the first two quarters, Redskins outscored the Patriots 10-7 in the last 30 minutes.

The Redskins were led by Joe Theismann who tossed in 1 TD, zero INTs, was 14 of 23 passing. Joe Washington had 97 yards receiving, 1 TD, 9 catches.

For the Patriots, Steve Grogan threw for 306 passing yards. Tony Collins had 103 rushing yards, 1 TD. Don Hasselbeck finished with 112 receiving yards.

The Redskins ended up with 230 total yards, 15 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots ended with 409 total yards, 23 first downs, 3 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Washington Redskins defeat New England PatriotsNWE 24-22
• Date: Sunday, October 25, 1981
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 230, Turnovers: 2
• New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 409, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NWE	6	9	0	7	22
WAS	7	7	10	0	24

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Steve Grogan	NWE	17-30	306	0	2	39
Joe Theismann	WAS	14-23	162	1	0	34

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Tony Collins	NWE	22	103	1	13
Joe Washington	WAS	14	47	0	10
John Riggins	WAS	15	40	0	6
Steve Grogan	NWE	5	9	0	5
Mosi Tatupu	NWE	3	6	0	4
Sam Cunningham	NWE	1	4	1	4
Vagas Ferguson	NWE	4	3	0	3

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Don Hasselbeck	NWE	5	112	0	37
Joe Washington	WAS	9	97	1	29
Harold Jackson	NWE	4	83	0	39
Stanley Morgan	NWE	5	66	0	23
Andy Johnson	NWE	3	45	0	27
Art Monk	WAS	2	38	0	34
Don Warren	WAS	2	16	0	9
Terry Metcalf	WAS	1	11	0	11

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
NWE	39	126	2
WAS	32	85	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
NWE	17-30	306	0	2	3
WAS	14-23	162	1	0	2

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