Antonio Pierce returned an interception 78 yards for a touchdown as the Washington Redskins beat San Franciso 26-16 in a game between two once great teams that are struggling this year. Washington (5-9), as strange as it seems, are still in contention for a play-off spot with just two games left in the season. It would take a small miracle and the right combination of wins and loses by several teams, but it is still a possibility for the Redskins.
Patrick Ramsey continued to show why he should be the
starting quarterback next year, passing for 214 yards and a touchdown. Clinton Portis rushed for 110 yards and Rod Gardner caught six passes for 111 yards, but the Redskins were still disappointed in their offense, which scored its only touchdown on the opening drive. ``We had an opportunity to lose that game if our defense didn't play so well,'' Ramsey said. ``(The offense is) contributing more, but not as much as we would like. We've just got to get the ball in the end zone.''
Washington also committed 11 penalties for 93 yards to stay on pace to break the franchise record. Without newcomer Jeff Chandler, who kicked four field goals, the Redskins' task would have been much tougher. Chandler, the former 49ers kicker signed by Washington earlier in the week, made a 49-yard field goal and three short kicks in an impressive debut. San Francisco's fans probably didn't recognize a player run out of town for his short kickoffs and shaky accuracy
Star linebacker LaVar Arrington returned to the Redskins' lineup after missing 11 weeks with a knee injury, and the three-time Pro Bowl player appeared to see more playing time than he expected in his first game back. ``I think that I did well,'' Arrington said. ``It is hard to get into game condition without playing. I don't think that I did too bad, with that much time off.''
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