When they last met: Commanders and Patriots
“When they last met” is an ongoing series during the NFL season, recalling the preceding game between Washington and the next opponent on the Commanders’ schedule.
New England 33, Washington 7 – Week 4, October 6, 2019
This was the last game in the Jay Gruden era, as the Washington Redskins fell to the New England Patriots 33-7 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.
Gruden was then fired, as Washington had opened the season losing their first five games of 2019. Offensive line coach Bill Callahan was named the interim head coach and would win in his first game the next Sunday at Miami.
After an exchange of punts, the Redskins from their 35, had receiver Steven Sims line up as a flanker on the left side. Colt McCoy had to Sims on an end around, Sims moving from left to right. Sims broke a tackle at his own 45, and sprinted down the left sideline, putting Washington on top 7-0.
It was the last time Washington would score all day.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw touchdown passes to Julian Edelman (6 yards), Brandon Bolden (29 yards) and Ryan Izzo (10 yards), while kicker Mike Nugent added field goals from 37 and 23 yards. Sony Michel also ran for a 14-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
Colt McCoy struggled against the Patriots defense, passing for only 122 yards and being sacked six times. The Patriots outgained Washington 442-223, accumulating 23 first downs while limiting Washington to a mere 11.
The Washington defense limited the Patriots in the first half to only a 12-7 lead. However, the Patriots offense came out dominating Washington in the second half and they outscored their burgundy and gold opponents 21-0.
