Bucs falter late as Redskins rally for win
It was over when ...
(Alex Brandon / Associated Press)
Rookie DE Jeremy Jarmon forced Buccaneers RB Clifton Smith to fumble with 48 seconds to play and safety Chris Horton recovered the ball at the Tampa Bay 29-yard line. With only two timeouts remaining, the Bucs were unable to get the ball back.
Game ball
Chris Cooley was the only consistent player on the Redskins offense. While the unit was unable to generate any kind of flow, Cooley was the steadying force with his sure hands and ability to break tackles. His 17-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter got Washington kick-started.
Key Stat
Going into the game, the Redskins had the worst third-down defense in the NFL, but they allowed Tampa Bay to convert only 2-of-15 opportunities.
Noteworthy
Buccaneers QB Josh Johnson made his first start and threw a touchdown on his first pass, connecting with Antonio Bryant on an 8-yard score. ... Tampa Bay CB Aqib Talib had a career-high three interceptions. ... Bucs PK Mike Nugent missed two field goal tries in the first half -- making him 0-for-4 on the season to that point -- before hitting his final two attempts. ... Washington QB Jason Campbell had as many turnovers (two) as he did completions in the first quarter.
