QB Tom Brady’s injury was the big story of the night, but Patriots CB Jonathan Wilhite made the play of the night with a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.
Despite Wilhite’s play, it wasn’t an overly successful night for the Patriots secondary.
One of the buses carrying Patriots players to FedEx Field Friday night broke down, although players said it didn’t affect their preparation for the game.
Patriots WR Matthew Slater might have jeopardized his chances of making the roster by picking up a fair catch interference penalty for the second straight week.
S Patrick Chung muffed a punt early in the game but made the Patriots look good for sticking with him by setting up the winning field goal with a 33-yard return in the fourth quarter.
Redskins QB Jason Campbell bounced back with a 13-of-22, 209-yard performance on Friday night.
The Redskins were penalized 15 times for 113 yards with flags flying during all three phases of the game.
Wilhite’s interception was the second one Redskins QB Colt Brennan has thrown at the goal line during the preseason, but he bounced back to lead a touchdown drive later in the game.
Redskins DE/LB Brian Orakpo recorded six tackles and said after the game that he’s adjusted to the speed of the NFL.
Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall’s struggles against Randy Moss has some wondering if CB Carlos Rogers should have responsibility for bigger receivers in the future.
