In a near “must win” game, with two weeks to prepare, Washington played an error-riddled match to the end that ultimately sunk their chances against the New York Giants. Poor in-game management from Washington’s first drive of the game, set the tone, and ultimately put the team in a position to lose.
Let me begin by saying that, while not perfect, by-and-large the defensive coaching during the game was incredibly solid. Some will complain about the 97 yard TD drive given up by the defense in the second quarter, and the complete lack of sacks as a failure by the defense, but the reality is, Jack Del Rio’s game plan consisted of a great set of adjustments to what Washington had seen two weeks earlier.