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“Week 17 in the NFL and the Washington Redskins had everything on the line at FedEx Field — a playoff spot, a shot at redemption, and the weight of an entire season hanging in the balance.
Final score: Redskins 12, Cardinals 7.
And let me tell you — this was no offensive showcase. It was a cold-weather slugfest, defined by defense, gutsy calls, and a few moments that changed everything.”
“Early on, Washington threatened near the goal line — but Simeon Rice blew it up with a huge sack, forcing a field goal and keeping Arizona in it. Then, right before the half, Jake Plummer uncorked a 50-yard bomb to Frank Sanders — Cardinals go up 7-3 and the home crowd falls silent.”
“But Arizona’s coaching staff made a bizarre decision — they went for it on 4th down inside their own territory with under a minute to go in the half. Didn’t get it. The Redskins capitalized with a short drive and another field goal to make it 7-6 at the break.”
“Fast forward to the fourth quarter — still 7-6, Washington driving. Brad Johnson finds Stephen Davis across the middle and he flys up the sideline. Called a touchdown on the field — and it held. That gave Washington the 12-7 lead, and the defense — featuring Hall of Famers like Champ Bailey, Deion Sanders, and Darrell Green — shut it down the rest of the way.”
“So, Washington sneaks into the playoffs as the NFC’s fifth seed. Not pretty. Not flashy. But playoff football never is. The Redskins survive — and advance.”
“Next week? The real season begins.”
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