After spending the week trying to figure out what is in worse shape the Redskins offense or my record against the spread I called it a push. Both are in a slump.
During the rocky transition to the 3-4 scheme last year and while familiarizing several new faces this year, one constant for the Redskins defense has been third down effectiveness.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. Through the first half of the season, there were two staples about the Redskins: They couldnt score on offense and were one of the NFLs elite in third down defense.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. Observations and opinions from the Redskins 20-9 loss to the Miami Dolphins Sunday, their fifth consecutive loss after a 3-1 start.
Even when the Redskins face a team that is worse off record-wise, they face a challenging offense.
Miami is 1-7 but features receiver Brandon Marshall and running back Reggie Bush.
