Houshmandzadeh only had 19 yards receiving, but converted two critical plays for the win
by Josh Kirkendall on Dec 14, 2008 5:24 PM EST
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T.J. Houshmandzadeh had his worst yardage output against the Washington Redskins since a November 19, 2006 win over the New Orleans Saints. In that 31-16 win, Houshmandzadeh had two receptions for only 15 yards. Against the Redskins, Houshmandzadeh recorded 19 yards receiving on three receptions.
After catching a two-yard pass -- a quick hit to the left -- with nine minutes left in the first quarter, Houshmandzadeh went two full quarters without being a factor. Then, he caught his second and third passes on the Bengals seven-minute drive that eventually sealed the win. Both receptions, nine and eight yards respectively, were huge in that they were receptions on third downs that converted first downs, sustaining that drive.
That third reception was classic Houshmandzadeh. After catching the pass 4-5 yards before the first down marker, Fred Smoot knocked Houshmandzadeh's balance off, forcing our boy to twist, turn, propel with fingers and hands, eventually leaning out for the first down.
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Much as he's disparaged
we have to give Chris Henry some props for this game- hustling downfield to block for Benson on that 79 yard screen, saving Fitzpatrick two interceptions by switching to defense, making some solid catches over the middle, and, oh yeah, that touchdown. See, Slim, when you do good, we give you love.
by IgnatiusJReilly on Dec 14, 2008 7:39 PM EST reply actions
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