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Redskins vs. Saints: Duds from Monday’s primetime matchup

By Ian Cummings

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 08: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 8, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 08: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 8, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins talks to quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins talks to quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Parting words

This loss was so bad, I feel as if it’s necessary that this article ends on a note of positivity.

Yes, the Redskins got demolished by the Saints. Yes, everyone will have to improve in preparation for the Carolina Panthers next week. But here is a reminder that last night may be as bad as it ever gets.

Teams have bad games. It happens. The Vikings scored six points on the Bills at home, a Bills team that is bottom five in talent in the NFL. The Falcons got blown out by a Steelers’ team with a swiss cheese defense.

Losses like this happen, and in a way, it wasn’t completely unpredictable. The Redskins defense is still young, and although there is talent, there will be growing pains. Against a high-powered Saints’ offense, and an all-time great in Drew Brees, the indications were there. The offensive performance is especially disappointing, but perhaps they’ll be motivated to now change the perception.

While the Redskins’ loss may paint them as a non-contender, here are more facts to go along with the score: The Redskins are 2-2, still at the top of the NFC East, having yet to play a divisional game. Last night may have felt like the unceremonious ending to another middling season, but there are still 12 games left to play. With any luck, this game will light a perpetual flame under Washington, and motivate them to never come back to this dark corner.

Next. Redskins flounder in failing effort, losing 43-19. dark

Because, as the ageless adage says, it’s a marathon. Not a sprint.

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