Keenum was able to lead a couple of productive drives, but those series eventually stalled, and Dustin Hopkins was forced to come on to kick field goals.
Specifically, Haskins let the offense down in the second half. He completed just 3 of 5 passes for 33 yards and also threw an interception. Rookie wide receiver Terry McLaurin had his way with the Vikings defense in the first half, and recorded four receptions for 39 yards. He failed to make a catch in the final two quarters after the Vikings made halftime adjustments to take him away.
Washington's defense did its best -- 19 points were the fewest amount of points Minnesota had scored in the last four weeks -- but the offense just couldn't move the ball and couldn't stay on the field.
After Haskins went three and out on his first drive in the second half, he led the Redskins on a six-play, yard drive which ended in a field goal. The Redskins defense then came up big and stopped a Cousins sneak on fourth down on the ensuing drive. Washington finally had some momentum, but it needed its rookie quarterback to come up big. Unfortunately, that did not happen. Anthony Harris comes up with the clutch redzone interception for the Vikings!
Just two plays into his third drive, Haskins overthrew his college teammate, McLaurin, and Anthony Harris intercepted the tipped pass. Haskins has been prone to turnovers so far, and threw three interceptions in his first NFL action back in Week 4. It became clear at this point that the Redskins' offense wouldn't be able to get the job done. The Vikings scored a field goal on the next drive, Haskins again went three and out and the Vikings were able run out the clock for their fourth straight victory.
Cook was the MVP of this matchup. He finished with 98 rushing yards on 23 carries and a touchdown. He was also effective through the air, and caught five passes for 73 yards. Late in the second quarter, he took a screen pass 31 yards into the red zone, which set up Minnesota for the only touchdown scored on Thursday night. This dalvincook guy is pretty good.. Cook now has 1, scrimmage yards on the season, and has proven that he's one of the best running backs in the NFL.
He's struggled with injury problems early in his career, but has been an absolute force for this improving Vikings' offensive attack. He's been on a roll for the last four ball games and we're hoping it continues to stay that way. The much-maligned Cousins has seemingly found his footing in the Vikings offense, something we have been waiting on for over a year.
While he didn't throw a touchdown on Thursday night, he completed 23 of his 26 passing attempts and kept the chains moving. He's finally starting to earn all that money Minnesota promised him, and the Vikings are rolling. There appears to be a chance that Patrick Mahomes could return in Week 9 after he dislocated his kneecap earlier this month. The Redskins travel to Buffalo to take on the Bills.
Josh Allen and Co. They have one of the best defenses in the league, and they have been grinding out wins as of late. Not the game the Vikings wanted, but a win is a win. The Vikings are and the Redskins are Vikings play the Chiefs and Redskins play the Bills.
We're glad you were able to follow along with us tonight. Thanks for joining us! Per Pro-Football-Reference, this is just the 3rd time since the merger a team was won a game in which they scored fewer than 20 points and didn't punt. Minnesota ran off the clock and got the ball with left. That's clock management. Annnd both the under and Redskins cover about to come in here Interesting because the line movement went in the Vikings' favor from 16 to Not the home blowout most though as the Redskins continue to shorten games.
They have now covered two weeks in a row. I know they only are playing the Redskins, but where do we rank the Vikings amongst the contenders in the NFC? Vikings were favored by Currently up Lots of folks very interested in the result of this Minny drive.
A toss works too. That's a huge conversion as the clock seriously starts to matter. A touchdown here will do it. Dalvin Cook has nine rushing TD through eight games. Tied with Adrian Peterson for most through that many games to start a year in Vikings history.
I expect the Vikings to completely control the clock here. Cook accounted for 55 of the yards on the drive and finished the game with 98 rushing yards and 73 receiving yards.
Washington lost starting quarterback Case Keenum after the first half because of a concussion and never cut the deficit to less than a touchdown in the second half. Keenum hadn't been very effective despite completing 12 of his 16 passes for yards — he lost a fumble on a sack — and neither was rookie replacement Dwayne Haskins, who threw a key interception with his team trailing late in the third quarter.
That pick gave Minnesota the ball inside its 20, and the Vikings then took more than six minutes off the clock with a drive that ended with yet another field goal. Washington went three-and-out on the ensuing possession, adding to its poor conversion rate on third downs it finished 2 for 7. Minnesota went on a play drive that lasted , leaving less than 30 seconds remaining and no hope of a Redskins comeback.
Cousins' favorite target Thursday was wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who had seven catches for yards. He played a big role in Cousins' for, yard night. Sporting News provided live scores, updates and highlights from the Thursday night game. Follow along below. They nearly have sealed it. For the third time tonight, a drive lasts over six minutes and ends in a field goal. Vikings 19, Redskins 9. Haskins overthrows an open man, and safety Anthony Harris is the beneficiary.
Big momentum swing there. Anthony Harris comes up with the clutch redzone interception for the Vikings! Washington answers with another field goal to keep within a touchdown late in the third quarter.
Vikings 16, Redskins 9. Another big play to Diggs — and another goal-to-go stall — sets up another field goal. Vikings 16, Redskins 6. Case Keenum has been downgraded to OUT. He goes three-and-out.
Dalvin Cook's second effort on third-and-goal results in a 4-yard score just before halftime. Vikings 13, Redskins 6.
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