Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints (September 9, 2012)

Game Recap


In a week 1 clash, the Redskins posted a 40-32 victory over the Saints. Redskins took the going into halftime 20-14 and stayed composed in the second.

The Redskins were guided by Robert Griffin who had 320 yards passing in the air, 2 touchdowns, zero interceptions, was 19 of 26 passing. Alfred Morris ran for 96 yards on the ground, 2 TDs. Pierre Garcon had 109 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

For the Saints, Drew Brees connected on 339 yards passing, 3 touchdowns. Lance Moore had 120 receiving yards, 1 TD.

In the high scoring contest, the Redskins ended up with 459 total yards, 22 first downs, 0 turnovers and 12 penalties. They were 4 of 15 on third downs. The Saints ended up with 358 total yards, 24 first downs, 3 turnovers and 12 penalties. They were 2 of 11 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Washington Redskins defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 40-32
  • Date: Sunday, September 9, 2012
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:03PM
  • Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 459, Turnovers: 0
  • New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 358, Turnovers: 3
  • Game Odds:
  • -- Line Point Spread: NOR by 8.5
  • -- Over/Under: 50.0

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
WAS 10 10 10 10 40
NOR 7 7 3 15 32

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Drew BreesNOR24-523393233
Robert GriffinWAS19-263202088

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Alfred MorrisWAS2896218
Robert GriffinWAS942012
Pierre ThomasNOR41709
Mark IngramNOR61506
Evan RoysterWAS21008
Darrel YoungWAS2302
Roy HeluWAS2201

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Lance MooreNOR6120133
Pierre GarconWAS4109188
Jimmy GrahamNOR685123
Marques ColstonNOR471025
Aldrick RobinsonWAS452129
Santana MossWAS347027
Fred DavisWAS238026
Darren SprolesNOR535117

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NOR10320
WAS431532

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NOR24-52339322
WAS19-26320202

More Game Information On The Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints

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  • Time of Game: 3:42 - 3 hours, 42 minutes
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