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Redskins eliminated from playoffs with 20-15 loss to Packers

The Redskins couldn’t quite get it done against the Packers on Sunday, but they showed a lot of heart in the loss.

The Washington Redskins were unable to get the job done on the road in Green Bay on Sunday, falling to the Packers, 20-15, officially eliminating them from the playoffs.

It was always going to be a tough win to get, but Washington was forced to play from behind early on with a long string of injuries that depleted the starting lineup for the Redskins.

Through it all, the offense was stagnant but largely mistake-free, and the defense did a great job of keeping future Hall of Fame QB Aaron Rodgers in check and holding the Packers to only 20 points on the day. Here are our instant takeaways from the game.

Injuries Steal the Day

It’s long been a joke within the Washington Redskins fanbase that the injury bug is part of the 53-man roster every year, as it plays more of a role on the team than any other player does. That was as true as ever on Sunday against the Packers, and it started early on.

In the second quarter, it was announced that cornerbacks Quinton Dunbar and Fabian Moreau had both suffered hamstring injuries and were questionable to return. Moreau eventually came back into the game, but Dunbar remained questionable. Just a few plays later, running back Derrius Guice — who has battled injuries through his entire career — took a brutal hit to his left leg and fell awkwardly to the turf. He remained there for a minute, then walked off the field under his own power. It was announced at halftime that he would not return to the game.

To start the third quarter, linebacker Ryan Kerrigan pulled up short on a rush attempt around the right edge, favoring his right leg. It was announced that he would miss the rest of the game with a calf injury, but many fear that, by the way that he was walking, it could have something to do with his Achilles tendon.

On top of all of this, QB Dwayne Haskins suffered a leg injury on one of the many hits he took in the first half, but he toughed it out and played throughout the game, although it was obvious that he was injured and less mobile than normal.

The injury bug is ever-present in Washington, but it made the trip with the team to Green Bay this week.

Haskins Shows Heart

It wasn’t a great statistical game for Haskins, but he proved a lot on Sunday. He showed that he is willing to play through immense pain and stick it out for his teammates.

After getting hit several times in the first half, Haskins limped to the locker room, leaving many to call for the team to bench him and bring in Case Keenum for his own well-being. Nonetheless, Haskins started the second half and played for the rest of the game, making a few nice plays along the way. It was announced in the fourth quarter that Haskins was dealing with a sprained ankle, but he was still willing to tough it out, based on the mentality that Bill Callahan had instilled in the team.

At the end of the day, Haskins 170 yards and one touchdown weren’t quite enough to take down the Packers, but in the process, he showed the type of resolve and resiliency that is desired in NFL QBs. It was a good day for the rookie, despite the L on the score sheet.

Adrian Peterson Makes More History

Father time is still left waiting for Peterson to slow down.

After Guice was ruled out with an injury, Peterson took over and scored another touchdown, making him the only player in NFL history to score seven touchdowns at Lambeau Field.

Peterson finished the day with 76 yards and 1 touchdown on 20 carries. Depending on how serious Guice’s injury is, AP could be left as the main option in Washington once again. We’ve seen him excel in that role before, and there’s nothing to say he can’t do it again.

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