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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Drew Brees | NOR | 24-52 | 339 | 3 | 2 | 33 | |
| Robert Griffin | WAS | 19-26 | 320 | 2 | 0 | 88 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Alfred Morris | WAS | 28 | 96 | 2 | 18 | |
| Robert Griffin | WAS | 9 | 42 | 0 | 12 | |
| Pierre Thomas | NOR | 4 | 17 | 0 | 9 | |
| Mark Ingram | NOR | 6 | 15 | 0 | 6 | |
| Evan Royster | WAS | 2 | 10 | 0 | 8 | |
| Darrel Young | WAS | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| Roy Helu | WAS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Lance Moore | NOR | 6 | 120 | 1 | 33 | |
| Pierre Garcon | WAS | 4 | 109 | 1 | 88 | |
| Jimmy Graham | NOR | 6 | 85 | 1 | 23 | |
| Marques Colston | NOR | 4 | 71 | 0 | 25 | |
| Aldrick Robinson | WAS | 4 | 52 | 1 | 29 | |
| Santana Moss | WAS | 3 | 47 | 0 | 27 | |
| Fred Davis | WAS | 2 | 38 | 0 | 26 | |
| Darren Sproles | NOR | 5 | 35 | 1 | 17 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NOR | 10 | 32 | 0 | | |
| WAS | 43 | 153 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NOR | 24-52 | 339 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| WAS | 19-26 | 320 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints
- Attendance: 72,180
- Weather:
- Time of Game: 3:42 - 3 hours, 42 minutes
