Redskins Beat Panthers 17-13

The Washington Redskins upset the Carolina Panthers today to walk off the field with a 17-13 win, breaking a two-game losing streak for the Redskins and Redskins Quarterback Jason Campbell his first NFL victory. Carolina Panthers Tickets to their December 10 home game against the New York Giants cost anywhere from $145 to $1,000.

For a while, the highlight reel to this game didn’t appear too promising. Two blocked punts and a catch by Steve Smith at the back of the end zone were the only plays to write home about. But then Redskins Quarterback Jason Campbell more than doubled his day’s production when he connected with tight end Chris Cooley. The Redskins tight end caught the ball at midfield, escaped two tackles, and ran down the sideline to finish off a career-long 66-yard reception which concluded with him scoring the winning touchdown in the Redskins’ 17-13 victory.

Jake Delhomme completed 23-of-28 passes for just 168 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions as the Redskins put a stop to the Panthers’ two-game winning streak, forcing them off the field with a paltry record of 6-5. The Panthers fell one game behind the Saints in the NFC South as New Orleans dispatched of the Atlanta Falcons today.

Carolina Panthers vs. Washington Redskins

The Carolina Panthers lead the Washington Redskins 6-3 at the half on two field goals by John Kasay. The first was a 42 yard attempt in the first quarter and the second was a 51 yard attempt to close out the first half of the game. Carolina Panthers Tickets are still available to the Panthers’ two remaining home games this season. The Panthers welcome the New York Giants on December 10. Tickets to that game are selling for anywhere from $145 to $1,000. Tickets then to the Panthers game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 17 are selling for anywhere from $46 to $1,200.

The Panthers have not done well against the Washington Redskins. When the two teams first met in 1995 on Christmas Eve, the Panthers fell to the Redskins 20-17. They have since lost five of the other six match-ups against the Washington Redskins. Even the Panthers one win over the Redskins in 2003 was questionable when it appeared that Stephen Davis fumbled the ball just before scoring the game-winning touchdown.

But the Panthers enter today atop their division looking for their third consecutive win. The Panthers are only one of six NFC teams with a winning record. The Redskins have been nothing but inept all season and have a 3-7 record to show for it.